Saravanan Dhanasekaran
HR Operations & Payroll Leader | Compensation and Benefits | 20+ Years of Expertise | Statutory Compliance | SAP | 1,00,000+ Employee Payroll | Audit & Vendor Management
- Role
- Manager - Payroll & HR Operations at Hapag-Lloyd AG
- Location
- Chennai, TN, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Saravanan Dhanasekaran
Dynamic HR Operations Manager with 20 years of extensive experience in driving compliance…
Experience
Manager - Payroll & HR Operations
Jul 2023 — Present · Chennai, IN
Accountable for end-to-end payroll and compliance management for IT employees across India, ensuring 100% statutory adherence (PF, ESI, TDS, PT, LWF).Spearheaded automation of payroll and HR operations using HRSS and payroll software, enhancing data accuracy and reporting capabilities.Designed and implemented HR policies and standardized processes, significantly improving operational efficiency and legal compliance.Led compensation benchmarking to align salary structures with industry standards and support fair pay practices.Administered employee benefits including Group Medical Coverage (GMC) and Group Personal Accident (GPA); ensured timely enrollment, deletions, and claims handling.Collaborated with the Finance team to ensure timely salary processing, statutory payments, reconciliation, and reporting.Managed full and final settlements, ensuring compliance in statutory reporting and accurate payout processing.Generated tax-related forms including Form 24Q and Form 16; validated employee income tax investment proofs and reimbursement claims.Maintained accurate documentation of statutory records such as gratuity calculations, leave encashment, salary reports, and audit-ready schedules.Oversaw vendor management for payroll and benefits, ensuring SLA adherence, cost-efficiency, and quality service delivery.Successfully handled internal and external audits with zero non-compliance observations, demonstrating strong audit preparedness.Ensured proper documentation of employee files in line with legal and organizational standards.Supported creation of journal vouchers (JV) and generated MIS reports for strategic HR and finance decision-making.Resolved payroll and taxation-related queries via email and phone, enhancing employee satisfaction and HR service quality.Contributed to HR budgeting, compliance documentation, and internal reviews for improved governance and audit readiness.
Education
DRBCCC Hindu College
Bachelor of Corporate secretaryship, Business Administration and Management, General
Skills
- Sales Management
- Business Strategy
- Risk Management
- Team Management
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Insurance
- Business Analysis
- Customer Service
- Strategic Planning
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