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SONAL GULATI

Delhi

Summary

Accuracy-driven Payroll Analyst proficient in handling payroll needs for more than 50,000 temporary, hourly and salaried workers within Canada & USA. Professional and dedicated team player experienced in overseeing operations of individual and multi-unit facilities. Successful at analyzing and fixing issues, processing payroll operations while adhering to policies, compliance,audit requirements & deadlines. Resolving diverse organization and employee's payroll, bonus & pension related concerns. Pursuing a new professional challenge and offering 8+ years of cumulative experience including 5+ years of experience in the payroll field. Strong analytical, interpersonal, time management, communication and multitasking abilities. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Apart from my professional skills, I am keen at spreading positivity around with strong relationship building.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll Analyst

Lactalis Canada
Etobicoke
02.2024 - 07.2024
  • Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll and perform payroll balance routine for more than 50,000 employees.
  • Assisted in the development of payroll procedures and processes.
  • Analyzed, reconciled and processed payroll data for accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Prepared detailed monthly, quarterly and annually reports on payroll activities and related financial information.
  • Analyze and validate employee data flow transmitted between HRIS, Timekeeping and payroll systems to ensure alignment.
  • Prepare month-end accruals, account reconciliations, corrective payroll journal entries, preparation and remittance of various government forms (i.e. ROE, T4)
  • Identified discrepancies in employee records and took corrective action as needed.
  • Processed garnishments, bonuses, retroactive payments and other special payrolls.
  • Conducted internal audits of payroll system to ensure accuracy of employee data.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from external auditors or government agencies regarding payroll matters.
  • Lead a team of payroll administrators/specialists and manage end-to-end process from hiring, coaching to performance evaluation.
  • Anticipated potential payroll issues and questions to take proactive action and prevent development of problems.
  • Processed employee new hires, rehires, transfers, LOAs, terminations and withholdings.
  • Worked closely with human resources (HR) to safeguard confidential employee data.
  • Reconciled monthly payroll accounts to ensure accurate payments to employees.
  • Collaborated with human resources team on resolving issues related to vacation accrual or sick leave tracking.

Payroll Specialist

Royal Bank of Canada
Mississauga
10.2023 - 02.2024
  • Process payroll for 3 payroll frequencies (Bi-weekly, Semi-monthly, Monthly) Tier 3 (Highest & most complex) problem resolution.
  • Investigate and develop resolution independently and determines when to collaborate with specialty HR area to arrive at a solution.
  • Issue Record of Employment using ROE Web and SAP, action requests from Service Canada.
  • Run and Review daily audit reports.
  • Review other payroll reports for accuracy and ensure accuracy of information updated in Workday and SAP.
  • Document processes, create and update job aids ensuring instructions are continuously maintained.
  • Effective and efficient ServiceNow management.
  • Accountable to deliver a positive employee experience through day to day inquires and processes.
  • Update and track all employee records in terms of Position numbers, Job codes, cost centers, taxation province, promotions, demotions, transfers, terminations, hires, Leave of absence, Return from leave, Maternity, Paternity etc.
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
  • Assisted with auditing processes related to payroll.
  • Researched discrepancies in payroll data and provided corrective action when needed.

Payroll Administrator

Intelex Technologies ULC
Toronto
11.2021 - 09.2023
  • Manage payroll for 700+ temporary, hourly and salaried employees working in USA & Canada.
  • Analyzing new employee's contract & adding them in time reporting and payroll systems.
  • Process employee rehires, transfers, terminations and promotions.
  • Audit, review and compile payroll reports and records as per company policy & compliance with federal, provincial and local laws.
  • Calculate overtime and statutory holiday pay based on provincial & state legislation.
  • Oversee and manage all aspects of SAP Time and Schedule including queries, configuration and maintenance of schedules.
  • Verify/Review HRIS connecting files into payroll systems.
  • Validate and ensure process Payroll changes for the cycle have been reflected in our Payroll system (ADP) in Canada and USA.
  • Create streamlined payroll processes to increase accuracy and boost productivity and ensure error free payrolls.
  • Provide information by answering employee questions and concerns about payroll-related matters and reduce the SLA from 3 days to 2 days.
  • Calculate overtime, vacation, sick hours and other categories of time.
  • Work in collaboration with HR Team to ensure all the new hires are onboarded correctly in a timely manner.
  • Complete month-end and year-end closings, keep records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
  • Collaborate with employees and management to immediately resolve discrepancies, if any.
  • Prepare, Review and Submit ROEs.
  • Handle RRSP, TFSA and Banking changes.
  • Assist and process STD and LTD for employees.
  • Review Payroll register received from Payroll System service within a specified time limit.
  • Responsible for Canadian benefits reporting – ensuring deductions are made appropriately in each payroll cycle.
  • Regularly analyzing the process and concerns and proactively finding a solution to run a smooth payroll process.

Payroll and Accounts Receivable Associate

Trillium Interim Staffing
02.2020 - 11.2021
  • Maintaining Payroll information by collecting, calculating and recording data
  • Reconciliation of data and prepare reports for processing
  • Resolving all the Payroll-related queries including pay stubs, payments and discrepancies, if any
  • Assisting all the associates with providing them the ROEs and T4 and answering any query related to the same
  • Generating Invoices and account statements
  • Building a customer focused relationship with the clients to ensure the smooth sailing of the processes and payments
  • Coordinating with the team and preparing Aging Reports to estimate the precise information for the steps ahead
  • Performing account reconciliations
  • Maintaining accounts receivable files and records
  • Producing monthly financial and management reports
  • Investigating and resolving any irregularities or enquiries
  • Answering in written form the particular employment and record check queries from Service Canada and CRA
  • Assisting in general financial management and analysis
  • Preparing branch – wise Sales reports for commission calculation
  • Working with the team proactively to ensure the proper efficiency and reduce risk, if any.

Payroll Administrator Assistant

Trillium Interim Staffing
07.2019 - 02.2020
  • Registering the candidate in the system with complete set of required documents
  • Gathering and examining timesheets to ensure their validity
  • Adding the associates to the Payroll system using the ADP software
  • Examining and ensuring the validity of the Payroll Reports for all the branches in an extensive manner
  • Matching the reports prepared by the branches with the timesheets to ensure any discrepancies
  • Ensuring that the Pay Rate, Overtime Rate and Bill Rate is calculated appropriately
  • Confirming all legally – mandated and optional deductions are calculated correctly
  • Processing the hard copy of the Paychecks and assuring the reduced number of paper checks as much possible
  • Addressing all the Payroll- related queries
  • Working to resolve any discrepancies in payments, if any, in urgency matters
  • Checking the invoices to ensure the calculation of Bill Rate and markup
  • Coordinating with the clients regarding any queries about the invoices and other matters.

Accounts and Finance Faculty

DGA Professional Institute
08.2015 - 06.2019
  • Delivering coaching of digital accountancy to aspiring accountants.
  • Planned, prepared and delivered lesson plans that create an environment where students are actively engaged in the learning experience.
  • Offered activities for enhancement in which students are encouraged to be engaged in the hands-on learning process.
  • Prepared and evaluated students' performance to monitor progress.
  • Researched and utilized variety of learning materials, resources and technology methods [such as: Internet-learning, library, team learning].
  • Recognized for increasing student intake for the subject by over 85%.
  • Advised and monitored students in the use of new learning materials and teaching equipment
  • Communicated with peers and all involved parties to meet teaching goals and ethical standards
  • Participated in training programs and educational courses to keep up to date with new teaching methods, new developments and teaching resources.
  • Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
  • Giving presentations in Universities & other institutions to promote digital accountancy.

Education

Bachelor of Education -

Maharshi Dayanand University
Rohtak, India
06.2015

Master of Commerce -

D.A.V College, Panjab University
Chandigarh, India
06.2013

Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) -

Lakshmi Bai College, University of Delhi
Delhi, India
06.2011

Skills

  • Result focused individual with strength in accounting, finance and communication skills
  • Motivated and Quality-Driven with keen desire to learn
  • Adaptable, Punctual, and skilled at increasing efficiency and boosting team performance with complete diligence
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and Verbal communication skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Adaptable to Changing Conditions
  • Compliance Assessment
  • Quick Learner
  • Problem-solving skill
  • Team Player
  • Time Management
  • Leading new projects
  • Customer Service
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, coordinate, and multi-tasks
  • Goal oriented
  • Proactive and Focused
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Proficient in ADP, SAP, Workday, Quickbooks & Advance Microsoft Excel (Vlookup, Pivot Tables, if-statements)
  • Payroll Auditing

Additional Information

  • Pursuing Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) from National Payroll Institute (NPI)
  • Ontario College of Teachers (OCT)

Timeline

Payroll Analyst

Lactalis Canada
02.2024 - 07.2024

Payroll Specialist

Royal Bank of Canada
10.2023 - 02.2024

Payroll Administrator

Intelex Technologies ULC
11.2021 - 09.2023

Payroll and Accounts Receivable Associate

Trillium Interim Staffing
02.2020 - 11.2021

Payroll Administrator Assistant

Trillium Interim Staffing
07.2019 - 02.2020

Accounts and Finance Faculty

DGA Professional Institute
08.2015 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Education -

Maharshi Dayanand University

Master of Commerce -

D.A.V College, Panjab University

Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) -

Lakshmi Bai College, University of Delhi

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