Akhilesh Krishnan

About Akhilesh Krishnan

I’m a payroll professional with five years of experience delivering compliant, efficient payroll operations for global clients.Currently, I work with Barclays, where I am involved in the testing of payroll transition from SAP to Workday. My role focuses on validating end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring system accuracy, and supporting a seamless transformation using tools such as Jira.Previously, I worked as a Business Process Lead at TCS, where I managed a team handling overpayment recovery, finance reconciliations, KPI reporting, and compliance audits. I was responsible for driving operational efficiency, process improvements, and maintaining high standards of payroll compliance.My expertise spans SAP-based payroll, payroll transitions, change management, training, and automation — with a strong foundation in UK payroll legislation.Earlier in my career at Zellis, I managed end-to-end payroll for a large employer and contributed to automation initiatives that resulted in significant cost savings.I hold a CAPM® certification and am passionate about improving processes, mentoring teams, and delivering high-quality payroll solutions in fast-paced environments.I am now seeking strategic opportunities within a payroll organization where I can contribute through leadership, innovation, and compliance excellence.

Experience

1. Payroll Analyst

   Barclays

   Mar 2026 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Responsible for payroll transition from SAP to Workday system.

Education

• Cochin University of Science and Technology

  Master of Business Administration

  2019 — 2021

• Albertian Institute of Science & Technology

  Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering

  2013 — 2017

• Kendriya Vidyalaya

  Computer Science

  2008 — 2013