Roopam Kumar
Pune
Summary
Professional with MBA in Human Resources with a track record of successful payroll migrations, payroll delivery & implementation of global time and leave system. In depth experience of transitioning payroll service across APAC regions and global time and leave system for APAC, EMEA & LATAM regions. Skilled in managing risk and compliance, Audit, Stakeholder management. Motivate & mentor the team and support team-working, reuse, sharing explicit knowledge and encourage increased use of Shared Services capabilities. Certified Payroll Professional UAE Committed to joining a challenging payroll project and leveraging 16 years of expertise to drive operational excellence and strategic growth within an organization
Results-oriented individual well-versed in interfacing and consulting on business processes to drive results based on sound overall business judgment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Vice President – Payroll Manager
BNY Mellon International Ops (India) Private Ltd
Pune
04.2023 - Current
- Led the implementation of a global time and leave system across 28 countries for the APAC, EMEA, and LATAM regions.
- Participated in requirement gathering and design sessions.
- Developed and maintained detailed project plans, including timelines and milestones.
- Oversaw all phases of the project lifecycle: requirements gathering, UAT, implementation, and full deployment.
- Tracked progress, managed risks, and adjusted plans as needed to ensure timely delivery.
- Led comprehensive UAT to ensure system readiness, and setup is in place.
- Guided the team to prepare detailed user guides and employee communication.
- Conducted detailed training sessions and office hours for employees and managers to support them with change management, and managed employee queries.
- Ensured the accuracy of leave balances transferred from the local system to the global system.
- Rendered active support during the post-go-live hyper-care period to stabilize operations.
- Managed end-to-end payroll: input, output, salary payment, ad hoc terminations, bonus off-cycle. Post-payroll activities – statutory reporting and payment, employee queries related to payroll.
- Monitor service quality according to service reporting at each country level.
- Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
Payroll Manager
BNY Mellon International Ops (India) Private Ltd
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Managed end-to-end payroll for 9 APAC countries : input, output, salary payment, ad hoc terminations, bonus off-cycle. Post-payroll activities – statutory reporting and payment, employee queries related to payroll.
- Monitor service quality according to service reporting at each country level.
- Addressed employee inquiries regarding pay issues promptly, fostering positive relationships between management and staff members.
- Verify the accuracy of the payroll prior to releasing payments, including month-over-month.
- Ensure that all payroll-related controls are followed, and update local process narratives on a regular basis or when there are changes to the payroll processes.
- Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) / Desktop Procedures.
- Maintain green KPIs on a monthly basis.
- Participated and led in payroll projects as a functional leader, team member, tester, documenter, and SME on payroll practices, regulations, and compliance.
- Prepared RCAs, along with an action plan, to implement best practices and process controls to improve the quality and accuracy of ongoing payroll operations.
- Maintained team performance matrix, managed, and retained staff through motivation.
- Improved payroll accuracy by conducting regular audits and addressing discrepancies proactively.
Payroll Tax Analyst & Audit Lead
BNY Mellon International Ops (India) Private Ltd
01.2015 - 02.2020
- Key participant in payroll transition of 12 APAC countries with 21 legal entities with monthly, bi-monthly, fortnightly payroll frequencies
- Manage flow of payroll information from multiple sites and transfer the information to the outsourced vendor.
- Perform checks of the payroll reports for 100% accuracy
- Ensure all statutory obligations are completed within the stipulated time frame.
- Responsible for managing Year-End activities for APAC region
- Actively involved in designing SOPs manuals, payroll reports validation templates and checklists to standardize payroll processing
- Managed various statutory & internal audits - Analyzing reports as per various audit requirements and responsible for ensuring all the documents are updated & readily available as per SOX requirement.
- Manage the payroll general ledger accounts along with IMMS & Nostro reconciliations
- Perform reconciliations of general ledger accounts with payroll reports and bank accounts on monthly basis. Responsible for all reconciliations related to payroll entries for the APAC region
- Managed various payroll projects which included time and attendance system implementation for India, C&B led system changes, process standardization.
- Managing the international vendors in the payroll / legal compliances for the APAC Region
- Provide ongoing regional project management and business analysis support for APAC
HR Administrator
BNY Mellon International Ops (India) Private Ltd
09.2010 - 07.2011
- Responsible for completing all Full & Final settlements within 45 days from the exit date with 100% accuracy.
- Ensure proper documentation and record management with necessary approvals related to Payroll, F&F settlement & legal compliance.
- Query resolution related to full and final settlement.
HR Executive
Reliance HR Services Pvt Ltd
02.2009 - 07.2010
- Processing payroll via SAP ensuring all the details are updated.
- Auditing Leave - Attendance data along with maintaining employee master database
- Ensuring all the statutory compliance (PF, ESIC) are completed on
- Initiating Full and Final settlement process.
- Handled end to end recruitments for senior & mid management positions
- Interfacing with recruitment agencies, coordinating interviews, initiating reference checks & rolling out the appointment letters.
- Facilitated the induction of new joiners at corporate office.
Management Trainee
Reliance HR Services Pvt Ltd
02.2008 - 01.2009
- Processing payroll via SAP ensuring all the details are updated.
- Auditing Leave - Attendance data along with maintaining employee master database
- Ensuring all the statutory compliance (PF, ESIC) are completed on
- Initiating Full and Final settlement process.
- Handled end to end recruitments for senior & mid management positions
- Interfacing with recruitment agencies, coordinating interviews, initiating reference checks & rolling out the appointment letters.
- Facilitated the induction of new joiners at corporate office.
Education
PGDBM - Human Resources
Indian Center for Management & Human Resource Development
Pune12.2008
Masters in Labour Laws - undefined
Balaji Law College
Pune12.2008
Bachelor of Computer Application - undefined
Symbiosis Institute (SICSR)
Pune12.2005
Skills
Profile Summary - Summary
Professional with MBA in Human Resources with a track record of successful payroll migrations, payroll delivery & implementation of global time and leave system. In depth experience of transitioning payroll service across APAC regions and global time and leave system for APAC, EMEA & LATAM regions. Skilled in managing risk and compliance, Audit, Stakeholder management. Motivate & mentor the team and support team-working, reuse, sharing explicit knowledge and encourage increased use of Shared Services capabilities. Certified Payroll Professional UAE. Committed to joining a challenging payroll project and leveraging 16 years of expertise to drive operational excellence and strategic growth within an organization.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 1984-09-01
- Marital Status: Married
Certification
CPP - Certified Payroll Professional
Timeline
CPP - Certified Payroll Professional
11-2025
Vice President – Payroll Manager
BNY Mellon International Ops (India) Private Ltd
04.2023 - Current
Payroll Manager
BNY Mellon International Ops (India) Private Ltd
03.2020 - 03.2023
Payroll Tax Analyst & Audit Lead
BNY Mellon International Ops (India) Private Ltd
01.2015 - 02.2020
HR Administrator
BNY Mellon International Ops (India) Private Ltd
09.2010 - 07.2011
HR Executive
Reliance HR Services Pvt Ltd
02.2009 - 07.2010
Management Trainee
Reliance HR Services Pvt Ltd
02.2008 - 01.2009
Masters in Labour Laws - undefined
Balaji Law College
Bachelor of Computer Application - undefined
Symbiosis Institute (SICSR)
PGDBM - Human Resources
Indian Center for Management & Human Resource Development