Sumit Chaudhari

Associate Vice President - Global Payroll @ Clearwater Analytics

About

I build and transform global payroll functions - from scratch, through acquisitions, and across complex multi-country environments.13+ years leading end-to-end payroll for 5,000+ employees across 25+ countries (US, EMEA, APAC). I bring a builder's mindset - not just an operator's.What defines my work:🔹 Built Clearwater's entire global payroll function post-acquisition - governance, vendors, SOPs, 13+ countries from zero🔹 Led M&A payroll integration for 3,500+ employees across 15 countries with zero disruption🔹 Led 11-country CloudPay migration - one of the most complex post-acquisition payroll transformations in the region🔹 Pioneered AI-powered payroll automation - built proprietary internal tools that reduced our team from 11 to 4 FTEs while scaling operations🔹 Zero critical audit findings across 13+ years - US, India, UK, APACCertifications: CPP · FPC · APA Global Payroll Award Nominee 2023 · RPASystems: CloudPay · Workday · ADP · Dayforce · PeopleSoftOpen to Director / Head of Global Payroll roles with forward-thinking global organisations.

Country

City

India

Industry

Financial Services

Skill

Workday Payroll, PeopleSoft, CPP, Equity administration, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Payroll Implementation, Payroll Transition, Workday, CPP, Leadership, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Global Payroll, Time Management, Analytical Skills, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Compensation & Benefits, Teamwork

Experience

Associate Vice President - Global Payroll

Clearwater Analytics

2022-6 - Present · 4 yrs 4 mos

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Built global payroll function end-to-end. Designed policies, SOPs and SLA frameworks for 15+ countries across US, EMEA and APAC. Led vendor selection and managed vendor transitions to standardize processing, reduce complexity and improve SLAs. Owned payroll aspects of M&A integrations and carve-outs. Planned cutover, payroll mapping and post-merger stabilization. Implemented RSU and equity tax setups. Delivered payroll reporting for equity events and ensured correct withholding and disclosure. Partnered with Finance to perform GL mappings, monthly reconciliations and audit-ready reporting for statutory and tax audits. Introduced Flexible PF and revised Indian salary structure to optimize statutory costs while maintaining compliance. Rolled out process automation and RPA pilots to reduce manual reconciliations and improve month-end cycle times.

Manager - Global Payroll

Clearwater Analytics

2021-5 - 2022-6 · 1 yr 2 mos

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Deputy Manager - HR (Global Payroll)

WNS

2018-4 - 2021-2 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Led a global payroll team of 3 and managed payroll delivery across 7+ countries. Managed day to day payroll operations globally. Standardized payroll inputs and vendor interactions to reduce data variance and improve payroll accuracy. Conducted payroll due diligence and provided integration support during client M&A and outsourcing transitions. Implemented best-practice payroll governance and documentation to support internal and external audits. Managed onboarding from a payroll perspective, ensuring smooth integration of new employees. Coordinated payroll inputs across multiple locations and liaised with Finance/Payroll vendors for processing. Ensured legal compliance by keeping the team updated on payroll regulations and norms. Handled 401(k) audits, Form 5500, and NDT reporting for the US entity, ensuring statutory compliance. Led global payroll consulting and transition projects, including process optimization and vendor strategy.

Assistant Manager - HR (Global Payroll)

WNS

2016-2 - 2018-3 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Mumbai Area, India

Payroll Analyst

ADP

2015-6 - 2016-2 · 9 mos

pune

Ensured 100% accurate paycheck delivery in compliance with federal laws. Resolved employee and client payroll queries within defined SLAs. Utilized tools like Enterprise, Siebel CRM, Autopay, and ADPR for processing and reporting. Generated reports for internal validations and client requirements using ADPR. Conducted complete payroll validations for quarter-end and year-end processing. Held weekly client meetings to align on payroll production plans. Delivered payroll training to internal teams for process consistency.