Priti Rughani
About Priti Rughani
Priti Rughani serves as the Associate Director of Global Payroll at King & Spalding, overseeing payroll for 2,226 employees across 12 countries. She has extensive experience in payroll management, having previously worked at Collibra and Travelport.
Work at King & Spalding
Priti Rughani serves as the Associate Director of Global Payroll at King & Spalding, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees the processing of payrolls for 12 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, and Singapore, managing payroll for a total of 2,226 employees. Rughani is responsible for ensuring compliance with company payroll policies and audit requirements by establishing and producing process manuals and standard operating procedures. She also handles government agency queries and processes multi-state taxes within the USA, contributing to the overall efficiency of payroll operations.
Education and Expertise
Priti Rughani possesses extensive expertise in global payroll management, demonstrated through her current role and previous positions. She is skilled in overseeing payroll processes across multiple countries and managing complex payroll-related queries. Her experience includes completing tax returns for all countries where her company operates and preparing year-end documents. Rughani's proficiency in establishing compliance protocols and managing payroll audits showcases her strong understanding of payroll regulations and best practices.
Background
Before joining King & Spalding, Priti Rughani worked as a Payroll Manager at Collibra from 2019 to 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Her career in payroll management began at Travelport, where she served as Payroll Manager for North America from 2005 to 2019. This extensive background in payroll management has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary to handle diverse payroll challenges across different regions.
Achievements
During her tenure at King & Spalding, Priti Rughani implemented a new global payroll provider, which streamlined payroll processes across multiple countries. She manages a team that includes two direct reports and five indirect reports, focusing on their development and cross-training. Rughani also reviews monthly payroll journals and ensures balance sheet reconciliations are completed for all countries, demonstrating her commitment to accuracy and efficiency in payroll operations.