Saranya Kallakuri
About Saranya Kallakuri
Saranya Kallakuri is an experienced payroll and finance professional with a background in international payroll systems and project management.
Professional Experience at Halliburton
Saranya Kallakuri worked as a Senior Accountant at Halliburton from 2020 to 2021 for 8 months. During her tenure in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, she was involved in various accounting activities. Her responsibilities encompassed managing financial reports, overseeing daily accounting operations, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations, contributing to the financial stability of the organization.
Role at Uber as International Payroll Specialist
From 2019 to 2020, Saranya served as an International Payroll Specialist at Uber in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. During this period, she managed the payroll for international employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local payroll regulations. Her role required extensive collaboration with global teams and the use of advanced payroll systems to streamline payroll processes.
Tenure at Infosys Limited
Saranya was employed at Infosys Limited as a SAP HCM Success Factors Functional Tester from 2018 to 2019 in the Hyderabad Area, India. She was integral in testing the SAP HCM SuccessFactors modules, ensuring they met all functional requirements. Her testing work supported the seamless integration and functionality of payroll systems, enhancing the overall HR operations at Infosys.
Experience at ADP India
From 2015 to 2018, Saranya worked as a Senior Payroll Administrator at ADP India in the Hyderabad Area, India. She handled payroll operations for a diverse employee base, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing. Her role at ADP also included extensive vendor management, working directly with global payroll service providers to optimize payroll delivery.
Current Position as Senior Specialist - International Payroll
Since March 2021, Saranya has been serving as a Senior Specialist in International Payroll, managing payroll operations across various regions including APAC, EMEA, Canada, and India. Her role focuses on payroll transitions and change management projects, leveraging her experience with payroll systems such as SAP HCM, Workday, and SuccessFactors.
Educational Background
Saranya holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from JNTUH College of Engineering Hyderabad, completed from 2016 to 2018. She also earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from GNR Degree College from 2011 to 2014. Her academic background provides a strong foundation in finance and accounting, essential for her roles in payroll and accounting.
Schooling
Saranya completed her schooling at Varalakshmi St. Ann’s School, from 2001 to 2009. This early education phase laid the groundwork for her analytical and mathematical skills, which she would later utilize in her professional career in finance and payroll management.
Expertise in Payroll Systems and Tools
Saranya has significant expertise with payroll systems including SAP HCM, Workday, and SuccessFactors. She has been involved in payroll implementation and testing, ensuring seamless integration and functionality. She also utilizes tools like Jira, CRM, and ALM in payroll operations and project management, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of payroll processes.
Vendor Management Experience
Saranya has a robust background in vendor management, working with global payroll service providers like TMF, ADP, Neeyamo, CloudPay, and Immedis. Her ability to manage vendor relationships effectively ensures optimized payroll services and compliance with global payroll regulations.