Vinuth Kumar B V

Payroll Professional with 13+ years of progressive experience leading end-to-end payroll operations across global markets, including APAC, EMEA and Latin America regions spanning 20+ countries. Demonstrated hands-on expertise in India, Philippines, and Peru (Latin America) payroll, encompassing statutory compliance, end-to-end implementation, and operational management. Proven ability to manage large, cross-functional teams, ensure statutory compliance across diverse jurisdictions, and drive continuous process improvement initiatives.

Adept at leveraging payroll technologies such as SAP, Workday, and SuccessFactors to optimize operations, reduce errors, and enhance employee experience. Recognized for building high-performing teams, fostering stakeholder collaboration, and delivering payroll solutions that align with organizational objectives.

Payroll Professional – Japan Payroll - IBM India Private Limited

(2024-06 - 2026-06)

• Lead end-to-end payroll processing for Japan employee populations, including accurate calculation of wages, deductions, bonuses, and overtime, ensuring zero-error on-cycle payroll runs.
• Manage timely preparation and submission of payroll reports to government agencies for year-end compliance, as well as monthly internal stakeholder reporting.
• Oversee the issuance of Withholding Tax Slips (源泉徴収票) for separated employees and respond to related employee queries within defined SLAs.
• Supervise a team of 2–3 payroll professionals, setting performance targets and conducting regular feedback sessions to drive continuous improvement.
• Leverage SuccessFactors, Workday, and Sakura systems to streamline payroll operations and resolve system-related issues proactively.
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement best practices to enhance payroll accuracy, operational efficiency, and compliance.
• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of all payroll records and employee data in accordance with data security policies.

Assistant Manager – Global Payroll (APAC, EMEA and LATAM) - Infosys BPM Limited

(2020-08 - 2024-06)

• Managed multi-country payroll processing across 20+ countries in APAC, EMEA and Latin America, including Japan, Greece, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, UAE, Mauritius, Philippines, Peru, Russia, and other Middle East countries, overseeing 3 clusters simultaneously.
• Led end-to-end payroll implementation for Philippines and Mauritius, overseeing system configuration, statutory compliance setup, parallel run testing, and go-live, ensuring seamless transition and alignment with local regulatory requirements.
• Collaborated with local in-country service providers and vendor partners to ensure timely, accurate compensation delivery in adherence to local legal and statutory requirements.
• Facilitated with the India Payroll team to deliver month-wise global employee data, ensuring accurate calculation and timely disbursement of partial-month salaries for employees payable in India.
• Ensured accurate gross-up calculations and compliant payroll treatment for all compensation components across multiple jurisdictions.
• Validated and signed off on monthly payroll matrices, audit reports, and reconciliation reviews; maintained SOX-compliant controls and audit readiness across all managed payrolls, enabling flawless internal and external audit outcomes.
• Trained the payroll staff, building a high-performing team capable of handling complex global payrolls.
• Supervise and mentored a team of 14–15 payroll professionals, setting performance targets and conducting regular feedback sessions to drive continuous improvement.
• Conducted structured performance reviews and one-on-one coaching sessions to promote team productivity, confidence, and professional growth.
• Investigated payroll variances and resolved employee claims and discrepancies, balancing financial records with precision.
• Processed retroactive pay adjustments, overtime, leave calculations accurately within the payroll processing database.
• Prepared and filed payroll tax returns and compliance reports in accordance with applicable tax laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Developed and maintained payroll policies, procedures, and SOPs, keeping guidelines updated to reflect regulatory changes.
• Managed budgets for team-building activities, optimizing spend against allocations.

Team Lead – India Payroll Operations - Ascent HR

(2020-02 - 2020-05)

• Delegated daily payroll tasks to team members to optimize group productivity and ensure on-time payroll delivery.
• Monitored team progress, enforced deadlines, and fostered a positive, collaborative work environment through coaching and development initiatives.
• Managed India payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely salary processing in compliance with Indian statutory requirements including PF, ESI, PT, and TDS regulations.

Process Lead – SAP Payroll & MIS Reporting - Infosys BPM Limited

(2012-05 - 2019-08)

• Executed end-to-end SAP Payroll processing and MIS report preparation, ensuring accurate and timely payroll runs for a large employee base.
• Served as SPOC for escalation management, handling complex employee queries with prompt and effective resolutions.
• Trained and developed team members on data interpretation, payroll entry, and quality check procedures to build team capability.
• Maintained and updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on a timely basis to ensure compliance during internal and external audits.
• Ensured timely salary disbursements, tax and social security payments, and fund transfer transactions in line with payroll calendars.
• Prepared cost analysis reports, tracked budget utilization, and monitored variance between allocated and actual expenditures.
• Conducted thorough file reviews prior to delivery to downstream teams, maintaining a zero-defect quality standard.

Process Associate – Payroll & Benefits - Cross Domain Private Solutions

(2011-03 - 2012-04)

• Processed PF forms, Gratuity, and Superannuation Funds for IBM employees, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Prepared weekly team work reports and maintained quality tracking logs to monitor team performance against targets.
• Coordinated and facilitated team members to ensure smooth daily workflow and task allocation.
• Supported India payroll processing activities, including statutory deductions (PF, ESI, Gratuity, and Superannuation), ensuring adherence to Indian labour laws and regulatory compliance.

Bachelor of Business Management - B.B.M - Kuvempu University (2006 - 2009)