Puja D. — Operations Associate

I'm a Payroll & Compliance Specialist with 7+ years of experience managing multi-country payroll operations across India and APAC. I currently work at Deel Local Payroll (Powered by PaySpace) as a Payroll Compliance Support Analyst – APAC, helping ensure smooth, accurate, and compliant payroll processes. I thrive on simplifying complex legislation and resolving compliance queries with speed and precision. My journey started at Qandle, where I worked closely with engineering teams to automate India payroll, and continued at Multiplier, where I led payroll and compliance for India, Pakistan, Cambodia, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. I’ve built SOPs, managed audits, streamlined filings, and handled escalations under tight deadlines. 💡 What I bring: End-to-end APAC payroll & compliance expertise Hands-on experience with tax, social security & year-end filings Strong collaboration with product, vendors & internal teams A proactive, solutions-driven approach to process improvement I'm passionate about building scalable systems, staying ahead of changing laws, and contributing to global payroll transformation. Recently transitioned into Deel's Global Expansion Team where I work on solution designing, testing and compliance for APAC payroll systems across Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, India and Indonesia. We're building payroll infrastructure for 130 countries over the next 10 years — and I get to be part of that journey. Outside of work I believe in one principle above all others — consistency. Whether it's managing payroll across multiple countries or showing up at the gym 384 days straight, I've learned that showing up every single day is the only real secret. 💪 Let's connect if you're in payroll, HR tech, compliance or just love a good career story! 🚀

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Payroll and Compliance Specialist with expertise in SaaS and global payroll operations.

Location: Gurugram, Haryana, India

Experience: 7 yrs 3 mos

Skills

Payroll Systems Implementation
Payroll Compliance
Global Payroll
Payroll Management

Career Highlights

7+ years of multi-country payroll expertise
Led payroll operations across APAC and EMEA
Passionate about global payroll transformation

Work Experience

Deel Local Payroll, powered by PaySpace

Configuration Specialist (2 mos)

Payroll Compliance Support Analyst | APAC (9 mos)

Multiplier

Team Lead - Payroll (1 yr 2 mos)

HR Ops Lead - India (2 yrs 2 mos)

Qandle

Payroll Manager (7 mos)

Manager: Finance & Accounts (2 yrs 5 mos)

Finance Intern (6 mos)

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA at Banasthali Vidyapith

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom at Surendranath College

at DAV Public School - Raniganj

at New Literary Academy - Jamuria

Puja D.

Operations Associate

Gurugram, Haryana, India7 yrs 3 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

7+ years of multi-country payroll expertise
Led payroll operations across APAC and EMEA
Passionate about global payroll transformation

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Payroll and Compliance Specialist with expertise in SaaS and global payroll operations.

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Skills

Core Skills

Payroll Systems ImplementationPayroll ComplianceGlobal PayrollPayroll Management

Other Skills

Payroll ConfigurationFunctional SpecificationsQuality Assurance TestingTechnical Solution DesignGlobal Payroll ManagementPayroll AdministrationStakeholder CommunicationData AnalysisAttention to DetailTechnology ImplementationAutomationProblem SolvingProcess Flow DocumentationEfficiency ImprovementFinancial Reporting

About

Experience

7 yrs 3 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 2 mos

Average Tenure

11 mos

Current Experience

Deel local payroll, powered by payspace

2 roles

Configuration Specialist

Apr 2026 – Present · 2 mos · Gurugram · Remote

Translates business requirements into functional specifications and configurations.

Payroll ConfigurationFunctional SpecificationsPayroll Systems Implementation

Payroll Compliance Support Analyst | APAC

Jul 2025 – Apr 2026 · 9 mos · Gurugram · Remote

Act as a point of contact to the business and provide all legislative compliance support to internal customers. Under the leadership of the Payroll Compliance Support Manager, the Payroll Compliance Support Analyst is responsible for providing world class legislative support to the business and acts as the gatekeeper between the compliance department and rest of business. Compliance Support: Review, address and resolve internal compliance support escalations. Escalates to Compliance Support Lead when required. Acts as the gatekeeper between the business and compliance development / research to ensure processes are streamlined and improve internal customer service levels. Understand their role within the organisation from an information security perspective and commit to protecting the organisation’s security information assets. Building and maintaining strong relationships with prospective and targeted customers. Ensure business processes and systems meet the company’s quality requirements.
Recently transitioned into the Global Expansion Team, working on solution designing, QA testing and compliance support for APAC payroll systems. Countries include Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, India and Indonesia with focus on building scalable payroll infrastructure from the ground up.

Quality Assurance TestingTechnical Solution DesignPayroll Compliance

Multiplier

2 roles

Team Lead - Payroll

Apr 2024 – Jun 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · Remote

Led payroll operations for APAC and EMEA regions, ensuring timely and accurate salary disbursements.
Implemented new payment systems, increasing efficiency and reducing processing times.
Collaborated with internal and external teams to maintain a 99% payroll accuracy rate.
Provided expert guidance on payroll administration and tax matters, resolving complex issues.
Enhanced payroll processes and compliance by staying updated with labor and tax legislation.
Played a key role in selecting and negotiating with new payroll partners.

Global Payroll ManagementPayroll AdministrationGlobal Payroll

HR Ops Lead - India

Jan 2022 – Mar 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · Remote

Processed payroll for multiple countries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local regulations.
Transitioned India payroll operations in-house, managing end-to-end processes.
Created comprehensive payroll guides by documenting country-specific payroll nuances.
Improved payroll operations efficiency by 15% through performance measurement and optimization.
Collaborated with product and engineering teams to develop a new payroll management module.

Global Payroll ManagementPayroll AdministrationGlobal Payroll

Qandle

3 roles

Payroll Manager

Jun 2021 – Jan 2022 · 7 mos

Managed payroll for 40+ clients and over 10,000 employees, ensuring accurate and timely salary disbursements.
Automated payroll processes, reducing manual errors and enhancing efficiency.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather payroll data and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
Resolved payroll-related queries and addressed discrepancies promptly.
Monitored payroll regulations and updated policies to ensure legal compliance.

Payroll AdministrationStakeholder CommunicationPayroll Management

Manager: Finance & Accounts

Dec 2018 – May 2021 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Oversaw payroll processing and led a team responsible for accurate salary disbursements.
Streamlined payroll processes and enhanced efficiency through technology solutions.
Collaborated with departments to ensure compliance with statutory regulations.
Engaged with employees, vendors, and regulatory authorities to address queries and ensure smooth financial operations.
Contributed to the financial stability and success of the organization.

Payroll AdministrationPayroll Systems ImplementationPayroll Management

Finance Intern

May 2018 – Nov 2018 · 6 mos

Assisted in payroll processing and salary disbursements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Prepared financial reports, performed data analysis, and reconciled payroll accounts.
Participated in budgeting processes and monitored expenses.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to understand payroll processes and compliance requirements.

Data AnalysisPayroll Administration