PREETI ABHILASH
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Meticulous Payroll Specialist with over 9 years of international HR and payroll expertise spanning UAE, United States, and Canada. Proficient in orchestrating multi-country payroll processing, ensuring compliance, managing tax filings, administering employee benefits, and overseeing HRIS management. Recognized for exceptional analytical and organizational skills, driving process improvements, and safeguarding confidentiality while supporting a diverse global workforce in fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
HR Generalist
Plus UAE / Vortexen Dynamics Industrial Solutions LLC
Abu Dhabi
2025.05 - 2026.01
- Led payroll and HR operations, ensuring timely processing and compliance with reporting standards.
- Managed payroll cycles across multiple departments, supporting strategic HR planning for two business entities.
- Supervised updates to HRIS, enforced policies, and managed end-to-end HR lifecycle processes.
- Processed payroll for over 400 employees through WPS, maintaining accuracy and punctuality.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies swiftly to minimise disruption to staff payments.
- Calculated overtime pay accurately, rewarding diligent employees appropriately.
- Concluded Payroll Settlement Agreements efficiently and with precision.
HR & Administration Officer
YellowBox Businessmen Services LLC
Abu Dhabi
2023.07 - 2025.04
- Administered UAE payroll through WPS, managing leave settlements and visa-linked deductions.
- Ensured compliance with UAE Labour Law while preparing payroll summaries for audits.
- Oversaw attendance, onboarding processes, and documentation to streamline operations.
- Resolved employee queries regarding payslips, enhancing internal communication.
- Monitored sick leave and holiday entitlements to prevent payroll discrepancies.
- Coordinated with HR to maintain accurate and updated employee records.
- Managed database of employee records to ensure data accuracy.
- Maintained organisational records for gross and net employee salaries.
Operations Lead – HR & Payroll
BigRio LLC
Boston, Massachusetts
2022.09 - 2023.05
- Supervised payroll cycles across US and Canada using QuickBooks and HRIS.
- Ensured compliance with state and provincial regulations through diligent oversight.
- Managed benefits, PTO tracking, and payroll audits to guarantee data accuracy.
- Processed bi-weekly payroll for multi-state employees, maintaining US tax compliance.
- Handled adjustments, garnishments, reimbursements, and deductions efficiently.
- Conducted payroll reconciliations and completed year-end filings via ADP.
Senior HR Associate – Global Payroll
Escalon Services, Inc.
Palo Alto, California
2019.01 - 2022.09
- Managed payroll for clients across North America, Europe, and Middle East, ensuring cross-border compliance.
- Handled tax filings and multi-currency payroll with monthly reconciliations.
- Maintained GDPR-compliant data confidentiality throughout processes.
- Coordinated benefit packages that attracted top talent and enhanced staff retention.
- Ensured legal compliance by adhering to employment laws and regulations.
- Led payroll teams in verifying prompt and accurate payments to staff and freelancers.
- Collaborated with third-party providers for efficient administration of benefits programmes.
- Addressed employee queries regarding salary payments promptly, fostering positive management-staff relations.
Assistant Manager – HR Onboarding & Operations
GDKN
Bhopal
2015.10 - 2019.10
- Managed onboarding, payroll inputs, and compliance reviews for IT clients. Conducted background checks and supported HR process improvements.
Senior Technical Recruiter
Manpower Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Ahmedabad
2015.08 - 2015.09
- Supported hiring and onboarding coordination, including payroll processing for contract employees.
Education
MBA - Human Resource Management
Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University
IndiaBachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Lakshmi Narain College of Technology
IndiaSkills
- Payroll Software: ADP Workforce Now, QuickBooks, SAP CRM
- HRIS: BambooHR, Gusto, Zoho People
- Accounting Tools: MS Excel, ERP Systems
- Compliance: US Federal & State Laws, CRA (Canada), UAE Labour Law
Certification
- SHRM-CP (Certified Professional) – 2024
- Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) – 2023
- Operations & Strategic HR Management – 2023
LANGUAGES
English
Advanced
Hindi
Fluent
Malayalam
Fluent
Arabic
Beginner
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
HR Generalist
Plus UAE / Vortexen Dynamics Industrial Solutions LLC
2025.05 - 2026.01
HR & Administration Officer
YellowBox Businessmen Services LLC
2023.07 - 2025.04
Operations Lead – HR & Payroll
BigRio LLC
2022.09 - 2023.05
Senior HR Associate – Global Payroll
Escalon Services, Inc.
2019.01 - 2022.09
Assistant Manager – HR Onboarding & Operations
GDKN
2015.10 - 2019.10
Senior Technical Recruiter
Manpower Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
2015.08 - 2015.09
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Lakshmi Narain College of Technology
MBA - Human Resource Management
Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University