O Shofolu

Senior Payroll Controls and Compliance Analyst with extensive experience strengthening payroll governance, statutory compliance, audit readiness and HRIS–payroll data accuracy. Skilled in validating payroll inputs, analysing variances, performing gross‑to‑net checks, documenting audit evidence and ensuring correct application of statutory payments and HMRC rules. Experienced in payroll operations literacy including payroll cycle understanding, statutory payment validation, pay‑element checks, reconciliation support and exception resolution.

Adept at validating HRIS–payroll interfaces, monitoring change controls, producing assurance reports and stabilising payroll processes. Brings strong governance mindset, CMA‑aligned assurance discipline and public‑sector compliance awareness.

Payroll Controls Analyst – Oracle HCM & Payroll Governance at Paystream (Agency Hire for CMA) (2022-10 – 2026-07)

Delivered payroll controls assurance across Oracle Cloud HCM and payroll systems validating payroll inputs reviewing exceptions and ensuring statutory compliance.

• Performed variance analysis gross‑to‑net checks and reconciliation validation ensuring accurate and compliant payroll outputs.
• Validated statutory payments including SMP SSP SPP SAP ensuring correct calculation and alignment with HMRC rules.
• Supported payroll operations by validating pay elements balances deductions and payroll cycle outputs reducing downstream errors.
• Strengthened segregation of duties documented audit evidence and supported internal and external audit cycles.
• Validated HRIS–payroll interfaces monitored change controls and ensured correct employee lifecycle changes flowed into payroll.
• Produced governance documentation including risk registers assurance reports and compliance logs improving audit readiness and reducing escalations.
• Improved payroll stability by identifying control gaps and recommending corrective actions.

Payroll Governance & Compliance Support – HR Systems Support at Paystream (HSBC) (2022-04 – 2022-10)

Supported payroll readiness reconciliation checks and compliance validation achieving high accuracy across payroll cycles.

• Performed payroll operations checks including pay‑element validation statutory payment review and gross‑to‑net exception analysis.
• Identified system faults documented issues and supported governance processes ensuring audit‑ready documentation.
• Performed workflow and approval troubleshooting reducing manual interventions and strengthening compliance controls.
• Delivered data validation routines improving downstream payroll accuracy.
• Ensured GDPR compliance and secure handling of sensitive payroll and HR data.
• Produced reporting and dashboards enabling early mitigation of payroll risks.

Payroll Controls & HR Technology Support – Digital HR Platforms at Verraki Partners (2019-09 – 2021-03)

Delivered first‑line support across multi‑country HR and payroll platforms resolving access issues workflow errors and data faults.

• Supported payroll reconciliation data validation and compliance checks ensuring accurate downstream payroll flows.
• Validated pay elements balances and statutory deductions ensuring correct payroll outputs across jurisdictions.
• Implemented governance logs risk registers and decision‑making cadences reducing delivery delays.
• Strengthened HR operating model alignment by embedding consistent processes and controls across jurisdictions.
• Supported post‑change payroll stability including redeployment workforce transition and compliance documentation.

Payroll Controls & HR Systems Support at First Bank (2016-08 – 2019-09)

Provided first‑line support for HR and payroll systems resolving workflow failures data discrepancies and access issues.

• Supported payroll operations by validating pay elements statutory payments and payroll reconciliation outputs ensuring accurate downstream payroll data flows.
• Led migration from legacy HR systems to modern HR platforms improving data governance and payroll accuracy.
• Implemented HR controls and payroll reconciliation frameworks reducing payroll errors.
• Coordinated HR payroll finance and IT teams to validate integrations and ensure accurate downstream payroll data flows.
• Strengthened governance by embedding consistent processes and risk controls.

HR Systems Project Manager at First Bank Nigeria Ltd (2009 – 2012)

Project Manager at Actual Securities UK (2008 – 2008)

Portfolio Office Manager at BP Oil International (2007 – 2008)

Programme Implementation Consultant at Philips Semiconductors Netherlands (2006 – 2007)

Project Systems Consultant at E‑Smartest UK (2004 – 2006)

Programme Office Coordinator at HSBC Bank Plc (2002 – 2003)

M.Sc. in International Business – Robert Gordon University

B.Sc. in Economics – Olabisi Onabanjo University