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Aiswarya Pillai R G

Halifax,NS

Summary

Experienced payroll professional with over 9 years of expertise in managing and processing payroll for diverse organizations. Skilled in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with federal and state regulations, and maintaining confidentiality. Proficient in utilizing payroll software and systems, managing deductions, benefits administration, and resolving payroll discrepancies. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a proven ability to collaborate effectively with HR, finance teams, and management to support smooth payroll operations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll Specialist

Government of Nova Scotia
Halifax, Nova Scotia
07.2025 - Current
  • Process payroll transactions accurately and timely for government employees.
  • Ensure compliance with government regulations and policies related to payroll.
  • Utilize SAP software systems to manage employee information and records.
  • Processing of ROE’s, Termination and onboarding of employees

Payroll Administrator

YMCA of Cape Breton
06.2024 - 06.2025
  • Responsible for managing payroll on a biweekly basis, processing Record of employment, medical payments and Performing onboarding activities for new hires
  • Ensuring meticulous record-keeping and filling of documents
  • New hire set up in HR record management system
  • Supporting the Director of People and Culture with HR initiatives and any other projects

Senior International Payroll Specialist

Safeguard Global
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • In this role, the primary focus was on managing end-to-end payroll operations for the APAC and EMEA regions, encompassing the design and oversight of payroll systems, data collection, calculation and reconciliation

Senior Payroll Associate

Alight Solutions
08.2021 - 02.2023
  • As an HR outsourcing specialist for US clients, managed diverse payroll frequencies for over 5000 employees, ensuring precise payroll processing and timely generation of payslips
  • Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail through keen observation, auditing of ticket queries and conducting thorough payroll testing in SAP for accuracy

Tax Consultant II

Deloitte US
01.2020 - 06.2021
  • As a vital member of the team managing tax returns for US clients in the hedge funds sector, successfully handled over 5 engagements concurrently, ensuring compliance with TAT/SLA
  • Well versed with tax return compliance software like K1G, IPACs, GoSystem and Tax share

Senior Process Associate

ADP
07.2019 - 12.2019
  • As the main point of contact for a major US client, managed weekly and biweekly payroll for a volume of 1500, processing Off Cycle, Garnishment, Tax summary, Stop payments, Void/reversal using SAP

Payroll Associate -

Zellis India Pvt. Ltd, India
02.2016 - 07.2019

• Expert in UK Payroll Fundamentals

• Primary role is to be fully accountable for processing end to end monthly payrolls.

• Primary contact for one of the esteemed UK Clients with regards to the monthly payroll.

• Process expert in processing Maternity, Paternity, Transfers and Pension Payments.

• Handling a client with a volume of 3000 employees along with ad-hoc and other additional payroll activities

within the Kochi site.

• Training and refresher sessions for employees in complicated UK Payroll aspects like Maternity, Paternity

and Transfers.

• SPOC for the Kochi (Peterborough) office with regards to monthly Checklists and Inventory.

• Expert in Resource link and Unipay (Payroll Software)

Education

Post -Baccalaureate Diploma In Business Management -

Cape Breton University
NS, CA
04-2025

Bachelor's of Commerce - Finance

Mahatma Gandhi University
Kottayam, India
12.2015

Skills

  • Accuracy
  • Problem-solving
  • Team work
  • Report and reconciliation
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Proactive and self-motivated
  • Exceptional organisational skills

Certificates And Recognitions

  • PBD in Business management
  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification from NGA HR Pvt Ltd
  • Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India, Bachelor's of Commerce, 2015
  • Certificate of Recognition for being Responsible from NGA HR Pvt Ltd
  • Certificate of Recognition for One Team from Alight Solutions

Timeline

Payroll Specialist

Government of Nova Scotia
07.2025 - Current

Payroll Administrator

YMCA of Cape Breton
06.2024 - 06.2025

Senior International Payroll Specialist

Safeguard Global
02.2023 - 08.2023

Senior Payroll Associate

Alight Solutions
08.2021 - 02.2023

Tax Consultant II

Deloitte US
01.2020 - 06.2021

Senior Process Associate

ADP
07.2019 - 12.2019

Payroll Associate -

Zellis India Pvt. Ltd, India
02.2016 - 07.2019

Post -Baccalaureate Diploma In Business Management -

Cape Breton University

Bachelor's of Commerce - Finance

Mahatma Gandhi University
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