Shashank G
Chennai
Summary
Senior Process Associate with 3+ years of experience in US Payroll and Tax operations. Expertise in payroll processing, PTO reconciliation, compliance, and audit support across multiple states. Strong knowledge of FICA/FUTA taxes, off-cycle payroll, and state-specific regulations including California and Hawaii. Proven ability to deliver accurate results, manage deadlines, and support business-critical payroll functions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Process Associate
CogNet Hr solutions
Chennai
10.2025 - Current
- Promoted within 2 years from Process Associate based on performance
- Manage end-to-end US payroll operations ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Perform PTO (Paid Time Off) reconciliation and maintain employee leave balances
- Conduct payroll audits and reconciliation to ensure data accuracy
- Handle off-cycle payroll processing, including FICA and FUTA tax adjustments
- Support multi-state compliance, including California and Hawaii payroll regulations
Key Contributions:
- Supported ERTC (Employee Retention Tax Credit) project execution
- Performed California Pay Rate Audit ensuring regulatory compliance
- Managed Hawaii payroll process and validated new hire documentation
- Prepared reports, documentation, and client presentations (PPT)
Process Associate
CogNet Hr solutions
Chennai
04.2023 - 10.2025
- Assisted in payroll processing, validation, and reporting
- Supported reconciliation and compliance-related activities
- Gained hands-on experience in US payroll systems and operations
Education
MBA - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Dr. M.G.R. Educational And Research Institute
Chennai 06.2021 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Commerce - General Studies
Mar Gregorios College
Chennai 06.2017 - 11.2022
SAP - Material Management
IT Boundaries Technology Solutions
09.2022 - 11.2022
Skills
- MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- SAP (Material Management)
- Oracle
- PeopleSoft
- Prism
- Sales force
- US Payroll Processing
- Payroll Reconciliation
- Tax Compliance (FICA, FUTA)
- PTO Management
- Off-Cycle Payroll
- State Compliance
- Data Analysis
- Documentation
- Communication
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Problem Solving
Certification
- Cambridge Business English Certification (CEFR Level B1)
- Sap MM intern in IT boundaries technology solutions, chennai
Accomplishments
- Received “Best Employee Award” multiple times for consistent performance and accuracy.
- Earned client appreciation for developing an Excel-based audit template that improved accuracy
Timeline
Senior Process Associate
CogNet Hr solutions
10.2025 - Current
Process Associate
CogNet Hr solutions
04.2023 - 10.2025
SAP - Material Management
IT Boundaries Technology Solutions
09.2022 - 11.2022
MBA - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Dr. M.G.R. Educational And Research Institute
06.2021 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Commerce - General Studies
Mar Gregorios College
06.2017 - 11.2022