Ripal Patel
Odessa
Summary
Experienced HR and payroll specialist with a track record at JPMorgan Chase, focusing on system migrations and payroll process optimization. Proficient in Oracle HCM and master data governance, contributing to improved accuracy and compliance. Demonstrated ability in project management and team leadership, achieving significant efficiency gains under pressure.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Payroll Operations- Pay and Time
JPMorgan Chase
Tampa
08.2022 - Current
- Led full lifecycle HR and payroll system projects, including Oracle HCM, PEGA, and Paymentus, from business requirements, UAT testing, to data migration, and go-live.
- Partnered with HR leadership and cross-functional teams to optimize payroll, compensation, benefits, and master data processes across U.S. and global operations for 170,000+ employees.
- Managed HR/Payroll master data governance, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and successful migration from legacy systems into ERP platforms.
- Streamlined payroll processes, implementing live check printing in ACCESS, and transitioning payments from wire processing to real-time, improving efficiency and reducing errors.
Payroll Systems & Absence Management Lead
MKSP LLC
Columbia
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Assisted in the migration from PeopleSoft to Oracle Cloud, supporting data preparation, validating converted records, and helping to resolve discrepancies during testing.
- Supported major HR/Payroll system upgrades by working with cross-functional teams, preparing data for migration, and helping to ensure a smooth transition with minimal downtime.
- Managed a team of 8 HR/Payroll staff, providing day-to-day guidance, helping to resolve issues, and assisting the group in meeting project and operational deadlines.
- Reviewed and analyzed payroll, tax, and earnings data to maintain accuracy and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Used reports, dashboards, and trend analysis to identify areas for improvement, and helped implement changes that boosted accuracy and efficiency.
- Handled absence, accrual, and termination processes within HR systems, ensuring balances were correct and integrated properly with payroll.
HR-Payroll Project Manager
Royals Inc.
Brandon
06.2015 - 08.2019
- Executed projects from inception to completion, delivering solutions on time and within budget.
- Led payroll and benefits comparison testing, identifying discrepancies and collaborating with IT for prompt resolution.
- Guided teams of analysts, SMEs, and payroll specialists through project phases, ensuring accountability and timely results.
- Managed user acceptance testing for HR/Payroll systems by developing scenarios and coordinating testers.
- Established consistent standards for employee, job, and position data organization-wide, enhancing reporting accuracy.
Payroll Specialist
BJ and Sons Corp
Jackson
09.2013 - 06.2015
- Successfully executed and closed multiple projects, ensuring achievement of all objectives.
- Prepared and delivered regular status reports to stakeholders for informed decision-making.
- Developed and standardized SOPs, reducing payroll errors by 50%, and improving audit readiness.
- Processed payroll for over 500 employees bi-weekly, ensuring accuracy of pay and deductions.
- Researched and resolved employee payroll questions and issues via email, phone and in person.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Millsaps College
Jackson, Ms12-2016
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Western Governors
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- HR and payroll systems: Oracle HCM, PeopleSoft, ADP, SAP, PEGA, Kronos, UKG, Workday
- Global payroll and benefits: US and international payroll, compensation administration, benefits management
- Data management and analysis: Master data governance, Access, Excel, Tableau, Power BI
- Project and process management: MS Project, Project Online, Agile methodologies, Jira
- Workflow and service tools: ServiceNow, HRIS configuration, payroll automation
Timeline
HR Payroll Operations- Pay and Time
JPMorgan Chase
08.2022 - Current
Payroll Systems & Absence Management Lead
MKSP LLC
08.2019 - 08.2022
HR-Payroll Project Manager
Royals Inc.
06.2015 - 08.2019
Payroll Specialist
BJ and Sons Corp
09.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Millsaps College
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Western Governors