Sejal Patel

About Sejal Patel

Experienced Payroll Specialist skilled in managing multi-state payroll for employees, supporting M&A integrations, and ensuring compliance and accuracy. Proficient in payroll system setup, tax registration, audits, and resolving complex payroll issues. Known for attention to detail and delivering timely, compliant payroll in fast-paced environments.

Experience

1. Assistant Manager Finance

   Apexon

   Jul 2025 — Present

   Manage and oversee full-cycle payroll processing for salaried and hourly employees across multiple U.S. states and Canadian provinces, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll execution.• Evaluate, implement, and maintain payroll platforms for newly acquired entities, supporting seamless integration during mergers and acquisitions.• Perform detailed payroll calculations, including overtime, bonuses, vacation, sick time, benefits deductions, and 401(k) contributions.• Oversee payroll tax registration at the federal, state, and local levels, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.• Validate and reconcile payroll data, timekeeping records, and system uploads to maintain accuracy and prevent discrepancies.• Investigate and resolve payroll issues, employee inquiries, and discrepancies related to garnishments, taxes, and benefit deductions.• Coordinate and support annual year-end activities, including financial audits, W-2 preparation, and 401(k) compliance reporting.• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and external vendors to align payroll processes with company policies and goals.• Maintain accurate documentation of payroll procedures, garnishments, and audit trails to support internal controls and regulatory compliance.• Identify opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements to increase payroll efficiency and accuracy.

Education

• Herzing University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bachelor in Management

  2014 — 2016

• University of Minnesota/ Coursera

  CERTIFICATE, Preparing to Manage Human Resources

• University of Minnesota/Coursera

  CERTIFICATE, Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees