Prachi Pathak

About Prachi Pathak

As a Project Manager specializing in Payroll & Human Capital Management (HCM), I lead end-to-end implementations that bridge business needs with tech-enabled solutions. Over the past 14+ years, I’ve built expertise across US & Canada Payroll, Dayforce HCM Cloud, Ceridian Payroll Systems, and Payroll Compliance — bringing structure, precision, and transformation to complex projects.My career began in the Telecom industry, where I honed skills in client engagement, service delivery, and cross-functional collaboration. Transitioning into HCM and Payroll, I now drive large-scale projects that streamline payroll operations, enhance compliance, and deliver measurable outcomes. Core Strengths & ImpactLeading multi-phase payroll implementation projects with on-time delivery and 100% compliance.Driving stakeholder communication across global teams to ensure alignment and adoption.Translating client requirements into actionable project plans, reducing errors and improving payroll accuracy.Building SOPs, documentation, and audit frameworks that support scalability and governance.Currently, I serve as a Payroll Consultant & Assistant Project Manager at TCS, managing implementations and payroll testing for enterprise clients. My leadership ensures that every project not only meets deadlines but also creates lasting process improvements. Next Steps: I’m focused on advancing into broader Program & Project Management roles within the HCM/Payroll ecosystem, delivering enterprise-wide transformations that shape the future of work. Always open to connecting with HR Tech leaders, project sponsors, and forward-looking organizations exploring payroll and workforce transformation.

Experience

1. Payroll Implementation Project Lead

   Tata Consultancy Services

   Sep 2024 — Present · Lucknow, IN

   Led full-cycle payroll implementation projects for US & Canada entities, managing timelines, risk, and stakeholder alignment across HR, Finance, and Compliance teams.Designed and executed payroll testing strategies, achieving 99.9% accuracy in auditing tax, deductions, and garnishments before go-live.Partnered with global clients to translate business requirements into project deliverables, ensuring smooth adoption and compliance with local tax laws.Streamlined payroll processes and reporting, reducing manual errors by 25% and improving audit readiness.Built project documentation, SOPs, and governance frameworks, strengthening client trust and long-term scalability.

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  PG, Data science

• Great Lakes Institute of Management Gurgaon

  PGDSBA, data science and business analytics

• APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Information Technologies, Information Technologies

  2005 — 2009

Skills

• Ip
• Voip
• Telecommunications
• Routing
• Ccna
• Technical Support
• Sip
• Problem Management
• Itil
• Continuous Improvement
• Team Management
• Switches
• Troubleshooting
• Tcp/Ip
• Wan