Rahul Upasani, Cpp
About Rahul Upasani, Cpp
Rahul Upasani is the Director of Global Payroll at Branch, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in payroll management, having held various roles in companies such as Tata Technologies, Sumo Logic, and PagerDuty.
Work at Branch
Rahul Upasani serves as the Director of Global Payroll at Branch, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing payroll operations and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. He previously worked at Branch as the Global Payroll Manager from 2018 to 2020. During his tenure, he spearheaded the implementation of UKG Pro and Ready Systems, which improved payroll accuracy and streamlined operations.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Branch, Rahul Upasani held several key positions in payroll management. He worked as a Senior Payroll Manager at Sumo Logic from 2020 to 2021 and as a Global Payroll Manager at PagerDuty from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he briefly served as a Payroll Manager at Glu Mobile in 2017. His earlier experience includes a decade as Controller - Payroll, AP & Finance Operations at Persistent Systems from 2007 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Rahul Upasani earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree with a focus on Advanced Accounting, Costing, and Marketing from Savitribai Phule Pune University. He also holds a Master's degree in Cost & Management Accounting from the same institution. His educational background supports his expertise in payroll management and financial operations.
Achievements and Recognitions
Rahul Upasani has been recognized for his leadership and contributions in various roles. He was nominated for Branch Metrics' 'Urgency with Quality' Values award for his diligence and adherence to deadlines. At PagerDuty, he received two nominations for quarterly leadership awards for his efforts in reducing expense reimbursement errors and supporting the sales tax function.
Background in Payroll Operations
Rahul Upasani has a strong background in payroll operations, having worked in this field for over two decades. He conceptualized and executed the migration of payroll from an outsourced model to an in-house system for India, which resulted in increased operational efficiency and cost optimization. He is known for his meticulous approach to ensuring compliance with relevant laws and internal policies in payroll processing.