Sandeep Singh

About Sandeep Singh

Global Payroll & HR Operations leader with 14+ years of experience delivering multi-country payroll operations, transformation, and governance across the US, Europe, and APAC. I specialize in building scalable, compliant, and resilient payroll ecosystems that support business growth while maintaining employee trust.I lead end-to-end payroll operations, vendor transitions, and automation initiatives focused on accuracy, compliance, and operational stability. My work spans global payroll migrations, governance frameworks, and close partnership with HR, Finance, Legal, and external vendors—ensuring payroll runs seamlessly from data to delivery.Core areas of expertise include:• Global Payroll Transformation & Migration• Multi-Country Compliance, Controls & Audit Readiness• Payroll Platforms & Vendor Governance• Process Re-engineering & Automation• Stakeholder & People LeadershipI am a PMP®, Certified Scrum Master, and Six Sigma Black Belt, and I thrive in complex, matrix environments where precision, accountability, and collaboration matter.I believe payroll is more than a process—it is a trust function. When it runs well, no one notices; when it doesn’t, everyone does. My focus is to make sure it consistently runs right.Good payroll is invisible by design—but its impact is felt every day. I enjoy thoughtful conversations on payroll transformation, migration best practices, and building strong controls that scale without creating unnecessary complexity.

Experience

1. Manager Global Payroll Continental Europe (Ce)

   Fidelity International

   Mar 2021 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Lead global payroll operations for multi-subsidiary entities across Continental Europe, with accountability for payroll delivery, statutory compliance, audit readiness, and governance in a regulated, multi-country environment.Own and lead complex payroll transitions and vendor changes, stabilizing high-risk payroll environments and ensuring continuity during large-scale, multi-country migrations.Act as the primary owner for payroll governance, compliance risk management, reconciliations, and critical escalations, partnering closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and external vendors.Drive process improvement and automation initiatives to strengthen controls, improve accuracy, and enhance operational efficiency across regions.Lead and mentor regional payroll teams in a matrix structure, setting performance expectations and ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery.

Education

• Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, Jaunpur

  Bachelor’s Degree, Accounting and Finance

  2006 — 2009

• University of Rajasthan

  Master’s Degree, Accounting and Business/Management

  2010 — 2012