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Education
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Sebastian Raja

Sebastian Raja

HR Operations & Payroll
Chennai

Summary

HR professional with 28 years of extensive experience across various HR functions, passionate about driving HR Operations, HR analytics, strategic HR business transformation, process standardization and enhancing employee experiences. Specialized in compensation benefits, HR Operations , Payroll, employee lifecycle management, implementation and continuous process improvements.

Certification

Strategic HR Management ( SHM/2023-24/0019 - NIPM )

Work History

Manager - SAP Implementation

Sutherland Global Services Pvt Ltd
09.2023 - Current
  • Developed project documentation including plans, strategies, process flow and risk.
  • Gathered data as per project scope and timeline to implementing SAP EC payroll
  • Collaborated with EY on configuration, data migration, integration for SAP ECP rollout.
  • Engaged in Integration, user acceptance testing to ensure seamless payroll implementation.
  • Managed parallel run defects by creating a tracker to ensure prompt status updates.
  • Supported payroll team in executing scenario tests for various payroll components.
  • Streamlined complex issues by partnering with EY service provider aligning with project plan.
  • Partnering with HR, IT, Finance, and other stakeholders for systems integration process
  • Implemented targeted training efforts to optimize end-user engagement and efficiency.
  • Validated payroll systems compliance in line with regulatory requirements.

Senior Manager - HR Operations

Silres Energy Solutions Pvt Ltd
04.2021 - 06.2023
  • Equip people managers to deliver employee roles and responsibilities and establish performance management, manage rewards and recognition framework and improve employee experience and business.
  • Oversaw full HR operations covering entire employee lifecycle such as onboarding, exit processes, database management and payroll & compliance.
  • Compiled and analyzed payroll inputs and validated payroll sheets and ensured accuracy
  • Facilitated preparation of new joinee offer letters, appraisal documents, and relieving letters.
  • Handled registrations and maintained compliance records under Shops & Establishment, BOCW, CLARA, PF, PT, ESI.
  • Influence, implement, communicate, and collaborate with senior leaders, cross-functional and address employee queries and grievances.
  • Streamlined HR Systems through implementation of HRIS and payroll system in People Strong platform.

Deputy Manager - HR Operations

Vatech Wabag Ltd
09.2016 - 02.2021
  • Responsible for HR operations and payroll, compliance for 2500 employee and contract employee in India, Middle East, Philippines and Malaysia.
  • Responsible for payroll Processing & Statutory obligations .
  • Administered comprehensive management of onboarding and exit formalities.
  • Managed monthly salary processing of approximately 100 million, aligning with finance team.
  • Seconded employees Per diem, Tax neutrality payment process coordinate with MEA, Africa, Malaysia HR partners
  • Dashboard reporting, Manpower Cost movement, Budgeting & Forecasting.
  • Managed attendance, Time office, employee transfers and Termination
  • Implemented Payroll in IFS ERP system and integrated finance & HR systems
  • Successfully faced HR, Payroll & Statutory Audit with Deloitte, KPMG and EY.

Assistant Manager - Payroll

Sopra Steria India Ltd
05.2015 - 07.2016
  • Executed payroll processing for 16,000 employees utilizing SAP.
  • Ensured accuracy in Litigation, Mercers, and HMRC payment processes on time.
  • Authorized deadline-driven BACS and CHAPS payments using RBS and Money Corp portals.
  • Tracked HEAT CRM system to identify TAT and resolved 150 queries daily.
  • Prepared monthly dashboard, SLA Governance Pack, Control Metrics.

Senior Executive

Saipem India Projects Ltd
01.2011 - 02.2014
  • Oversee payroll operations for 6,000 overseas staff across numerous projects.
  • Managed timesheet data by incorporating reimbursement details in PeopleSoft GHRMS.
  • Created accuracy reports and matched them with timesheet and system pay slip data.
  • Processed reimbursement claims, bonus, sickness and other adhoc payments
  • Managed time tracking documentation across multiple projects ensuring compliance.

Process Executive

Mafoi Consulting Solutions Limited
12.2007 - 01.2011
  • Processed payroll inputs and generated pay sheets for client employees.
  • Uploaded pay slips, tax slips, and Form 16 documents to the ESS portal.
  • Resolved employee concerns related to payroll, TDS, and reimbursements promptly.
  • 24Q e- TDS return filling, Year end investment proof validation and Compute Tax liability and issuance of form 16 issuance.

Processing Officer

CITI Global Services Ltd
03.2006 - 11.2007
  • Handled fund transfer operations for CITI Bank Indonesia using telex report effectively.
  • Downloaded telex repor, validated, Checked SDN, Swift and processed fund transfer
  • Executed daily processing of treasury recon and reporting currency-specific telexes to clients.
  • Maintained accuracy in compiling and updating DCFC and RCA reports on a monthly basis.

Education

Master Of Business Administration – M.B.A -

Madurai Karaj University
Madurai
01.2001 - 2004.04

Bachelor Of Commerce - B.Com -

Rajah Serfoji Government College, Bharathidasan University
Thanjavur
01.1998 - 2001.04

Additional Information

AWARDS & ACCOLADES :

  • Received Special Contribution Award from Vatech Wabag Ltd during COVID 19 Lock down.
  • Risk Mitigation certificate Awarded by Steria India Ltd for the BCP during Chennai flood.
  • Received appreciation from Saipem India projects Ltd for process automation.

Skills

HR Operation & HR Analytics

Software

SAP, People Soft, People Strong, IFS, IPS, Outlook, MS Office

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificates

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