Ravi Mahato

About Ravi Mahato

I’m a payroll leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy and hands-on execution, delivering seamless, compliant payroll experiences across the APAC region. With 15+ years of progressive experience, I’ve partnered with HR, Finance and external vendors to transform legacy processes, implement global payroll systems and build high-performing teams. I believe payroll is more than numbers—it’s about trust, precision, and empowering every employee with confidence in their pay.Core strengths & achievementsGlobal Payroll Strategy & Delivery: Designed and rolled out a unified payroll framework for 7+ countries, reducing cycle time by 20% and cutting vendor fees by 10%.Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Led end-to-end compliance for statutory filings and audits across multiple jurisdictions, achieving zero non-compliance findings for three consecutive years.Process Optimization & Automation: Streamlined manual workflows by introducing RPA and self-service portals—boosting accuracy by 30% and freeing up 25% of team capacity for strategic projects.Systems Implementation & Integration: Spearheaded two major payroll system implementations, integrating with time-attendance and benefits platforms to deliver real-time insights.Cross-Functional Leadership: Built and mentored a distributed team of 12 payroll specialists, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and open collaboration.How I work-Cultivate strategic partnerships with HR, Finance, Legal and external providers-Translate complex regulations into clear, scalable processes-Harness data analytics to drive informed decisions and preempt risks-Nurture a growth mindset—always learning, always refiningI’m passionate about leveraging technology and people-centric design to elevate payroll from a back-office function to a true business enabler. Let’s connect and explore how we can build the next generation of payroll excellence together.

Experience

1. Regional Payroll Manager - Apac, Middle East & Africa

   Pearson

   Apr 2023 — Present · IN

   As a seasoned Payroll Leader with regional oversight across APAC and the Middle East & Africa, I specialise in managing complex, multi-country payroll operations with a strong focus on compliance, accuracy, and operational efficiency. I lead cross-functional and culturally diverse teams, ensuring seamless payroll delivery by local labor laws and global standards.With a proven track record of improving payroll processes, optimising systems, and driving automation, I act as a strategic partner to HR, Finance, and Compliance teams. My leadership style is people-focused, empowering payroll teams through mentoring, upskilling, and clear communication to deliver timely and error-free payrolls across multiple jurisdictions.Key Competencies:Regional Payroll Management (APAC, Middle East & Africa)Multi-country Payroll Compliance & Statutory ReportingGlobal Payroll SystemsProcess Optimisation & Payroll AutomationVendor Management & SLA OversightTeam Leadership & Cross-Cultural CollaborationInternal Controls, Audit Readiness & Risk MitigationStrategic Business Partnering with HR & Finance

Education

• Indira Gandhi National Open University

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom