Deepika Guttula

Payroll and Immigration professional with 8+ years of U.S.

experience managing full-cycle payroll using ADP Workforce Now and overseeing employment-based immigration programs. Expert in multi-state payroll processing, payroll tax compliance, USCIS and DOL regulations, I-9/E-Verify, and audit readiness. Proven ability to ensure regulatory compliance, reduce payroll errors, and support foreign national employees across the full immigration lifecycle.

HR Manager/Immigration Associate - Global Infotech LLC

(2020-09)

• Manage end-to-end U.S. payroll using ADP Workforce Now for X+ employees across multiple states.
• Process bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and off-cycle payroll, including bonuses, commissions, retro pay, and adjustments.
• Administer multi-state payroll tax compliance, ensuring accurate filings for 941, 940, W-2, and W-3.
• Conduct regular payroll reconciliations, audits, and variance analysis.
• Support year-end payroll processing and coordinate with ADP tax services.
• Maintain compliance with FLSA, wage & hour laws, and internal payroll controls.
• Partner with HR and Finance to resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
• Improve payroll processes, reducing errors and increasing on-time payroll accuracy.
• Manage end-to-end employment-based immigration lifecycle for foreign national employees.
• Prepare and file petitions including H-1B, L-1, TN, OPT/CPT extensions, PERM, I-140, I-485.
• Coordinate with immigration attorneys, employees, and business leaders to ensure timely filings.
• Ensure compliance with USCIS, DOL, and ICE regulations.
• Maintain Public Access Files (PAF) and immigration records.
• Track visa expirations, work authorization, and priority dates.
• Administer I-9 verification and E-Verify compliance, including internal audits.
• Coordinate with immigration attorneys, HR partners, and employees to ensure timely submissions.
• Advise leadership on immigration risks, timelines, and workforce planning.

Immigration/Contracts Associate - HTC Global Services Inc (US IT)

(2018-09 - 2020-06)

• Process full-cycle U.S. payroll on a bi-weekly and semi-monthly basis for salaried and hourly employees.
• Maintain employee payroll data including new hires, terminations, pay changes, deductions, and benefits.
• Support multi-state payroll processing in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Assist with payroll tax filings and reconciliations, including 941, 940, W-2, and W-3.
• Ensure compliance with FLSA, wage & hour laws, and internal payroll policies.
• Handle off-cycle payroll, bonuses, commissions, retro pay, and payroll adjustments.
• Administer garnishments, benefit deductions, and leave balances.
• Support employment-based immigration processes for foreign national employees.
• Assist with H-1B, L-1, TN, OPT, and CPT documentation and case coordination.
• Maintain Public Access Files (PAF) in compliance with Department of Labor (DOL) regulations.
• Participate in I-9 and immigration audits and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate immigration and employee records in compliance with USCIS, DOL, and ICE requirements.
• Ensure confidentiality of payroll, immigration, and employee data.

OPT Recruiting / Immigration Associate - Clear Thought Solutions LLC (US IT)

(2017-03 - 2018-08)

• Talking to different types of consultants and pulling to the company bench through own database, Portal and Head Hunting.
• Negotiating salary with consultants based on the percentage basis and annual salary.
• Screening and signing MSA, PO, SOW based on clients and companies and coordinating with them if any changes required.
• Filling i9, i983, W4.
• Issuing Offer Letters to the Consultants.
• Collecting and maintaining the details and documents of the onboarding consultants.
• Collecting required details and documents from consultants.
• Filling I-129, Cover Letter, Support Letter.
• Being SPOC between consultant and attorney.
• Helping consultants on Client letter, Vendor letter formats.