Sadanand C. Salunkhe

About Sadanand C. Salunkhe

Strong end-to-end payroll experience with deep specialization in India payroll operations, statutory compliance, and benefits administration, along with supporting APAC & EMEA multi-country payrolls on the Celergo platform.• Hands-on experience with multiple payroll and HR systems including Celergo, Workday, Replicon, SPM, CRM, SAP, Oracle, Jira, Citrix, Catalyst, and Distiller.• Acted as the single point of accountability for payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, timely delivery, and driving operational excellence.• Implemented process simplification initiatives, successfully eliminating manual and repetitive tasks through automation and standardized workflows.• Led the international transition of ADP Celergo’s business model, relocating payroll operations from Budapest, Europe, to Pune, India, ensuring seamless continuity.• Served as an Implementation Consultant at ADP, focused on optimizing and streamlining Celergo payroll business processes.• Functioned as a Payroll Specialist for the APAC region within SAP Human Capital Management (HCM), supporting regional payroll operations and compliance.• Acted as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for project customization, cost estimation, Business Requirement Documentation (BRD), and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) sign-off.• Managed and supported complex system integrations involving Workday, SuccessFactors, iHCM, and other HR and payroll platforms.

Experience

1. Global Payroll Specialist

   Quorum Software

   Nov 2023 — Present · Pune, IN

   Payroll Professional with strong expertise in end-to-end payroll operations, statutory compliance, and post-payroll reporting. Proficient in PF, ESI, PT, Income Tax, payroll audits, reconciliations, benefits administration, flexi structures, arrears processing, and GL integration. Known for high accuracy, strong compliance adherence, continuous process improvement, and effective collaboration with HR, Finance, and external vendors to ensure seamless payroll delivery.Demonstrated success in payroll audits, compliance reviews, employee lifecycle payroll changes, and payroll system migrations. Skilled at identifying automation opportunities, streamlining workflows, and strengthening payroll governance.Recognized for reliability, attention to detail, and strong stakeholder management. Actively seeking opportunities to contribute payroll excellence, compliance assurance, and operational efficiency to progressive organizations.Key Skills & Tools:>Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)>Hands-on experience with multiple payroll and HR applications including Celergo, ADP WFN, Workday, Replicon, SPM, CRM, SAP, Oracle, Jira, Citrix, Catalyst, and Distiller>Proven ability to implement process simplification initiatives and eliminate manual and repetitive tasks through automation

Education

• Karnatak University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA

• SDVSS'S BBA COLLEGE, SANKESHWAR

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management, General

• Modern Education Society's Ness Wadia College of Commerce, Pune

  Mcom, Accounting and Finance