Yallappa

About Yallappa

With over 15 years of deep expertise in India payroll, compliance, and audit, I currently manage end-to-end payroll compliance and risk functions—ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with complex statutory requirements.I lead EOR & GP clients internal audits, drive risk assessments, and implement internal controls to ensure seamless compliance. As the go-to expert for India legislation, I handle regulatory audits, tax reconciliations, and policy shifts while collaborating with Legal, Tax, and cross-functional teams to ensure enterprise-level compliance governance.My focus includes improving payroll operations through automation, UAT testing, and process enhancements. I regularly conduct training, create documentation, and maintain auditable, transparent workflows. I use tools like advanced Excel and reconciliation platforms to conduct precise payroll data validations and reporting.A key career highlight was successfully leading the ADP payroll integration and ServiceNow workflow setup across four Southeast Asia countries (Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand) during my tenure at Accenture. I played a critical role from initial planning through go-live and stabilization—ensuring regional alignment, stakeholder coordination, and post-migration support.Previously, I have:Supervised an 8-member payroll and HR operations teamLed payroll management, statutory compliance, audits, and benefits administrationHandled HR budget planning, PF claim settlements, Gratuity & SAF Trust administrationManaged HR processes including onboarding, exits, grievance handling, and final settlementsDesigned and maintained payroll policies and documentation framework.

Experience

1. Risk and Compliance Country Expert

   Remote

   Feb 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Currently managing end-to-end payroll compliance and audit functions for India, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to regulatory requirements.Lead payroll audits, risk assessments, and internal controls to ensure end-to-end complianceAct as the go-to expert for India legislation, handling authority audits, tax reconciliations, and regulatory changesDrive process improvements, UAT testing, and implement enhancements across payroll operationsPartner with Legal, Tax, and internal teams to align on compliance frameworks and governanceConduct training, reporting, and documentation to ensure transparent, auditable payroll processesUse advanced tools like Recon tool and Excel to perform data validations and reconciliationsOwn the creation and upkeep of country knowledge bases and documentation for internal stakeholders

Education

• Bangalore University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance and Marketing

  2015 — 2017

• Gulbarga University

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Account

  2012 — 2015