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Lavnish Sobee

Centre De Flacq

Summary

Focused HR professional known for handling job tasks with poise. Highly trained in all aspects of payroll and considered dedicated team player. Focused on maintaining compliance of payroll operations while adhering to deadlines and solving diverse company and employee problems.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior HR Business Partner - Comp and Ben

SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd
Port Louis
09.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated with external auditors on issues concerning payroll taxes and labor costs.
  • Reviewed current processes and procedures for improvement opportunities within the department.
  • Collaborated with Human Resources team members on various projects related to employee benefit programs.
  • Advised management on best practices regarding compensation and benefits administration.
  • Developed and implemented payroll policies, procedures and systems for the organization.
  • Monitored changes in state and federal taxes to ensure accurate calculations of withholdings from employee paychecks.
  • Conducted audits of timekeeping records to ensure accuracy of payroll data.
  • Maintained payroll records in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Provided customer service support to employees regarding payroll inquiries.
  • Resolved discrepancies between employee payroll information and company records.
  • Prepared regular reports on payroll activities for management review.
  • Processed new hires, terminations, salary changes, deductions, garnishments and other personnel transactions in a timely manner.
  • Investigated and resolved errors or discrepancies in payroll processing promptly.
  • Ensured proper calculation of wages including overtime, shift differentials, bonuses.
  • Managed all aspects of the monthly multi-entity payroll process for over 1200 employees using Oracle EBusiness suite.
  • Verified accuracy of approved timesheets prior to entering into the company's HRIS system for processing wages.
  • Analyzed financial data such as revenue projections, expense reports and tax returns related to compensation plans.
  • Performed reconciliations of bank accounts related to payroll payments as well as general ledger account reconciliations related to Payroll expenses.
  • Tracked vacation accruals and sick leave balances ensuring compliance with organizational policies and government regulations.
  • Enforced payroll-related policies, procedures and regulations to adhere to changing company and governmental standards.
  • Kept operations in compliance with requirements by applying knowledge of applicable regulations, legal statutes and tax code information.
  • Implemented payroll reconciliation tools to improve report accuracy.
  • Negotiated collective bargaining agreements with labor unions by highlighting company profit and operational outcomes.

HR Business Partner

SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd
Port Louis
01.2017 - 08.2023
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive onboarding program for new hires.
  • Conducted performance reviews, managed employee relations issues, and provided guidance on policies and procedures.
  • Provided HR advice to managers on workforce planning, talent management, and organizational development.
  • Collaborated with department heads to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process by screening resumes, scheduling interviews, conducting background checks.
  • Created job descriptions for open positions based on business needs and requirements.
  • Monitored changes in labor legislation that could impact the organization's policies or procedures.
  • Conducted new employee orientation to introduce employees to policies, culture and objectives.
  • Advised leadership and personnel on driving HR policies, union negotiations and business strategy implementation.
  • Processed payroll for over 1500 employees monthly, ensuring accuracy of pay and deductions.
  • Conducted new employee orientations.
  • Maintained employment records using human resources management system software.
  • Administered employee benefit plans.
  • Maintained employee records and payroll information, including compensation, benefits, tax deductions, attendance records and other related data.
  • Processed new hire paperwork and entered employee information into the HRIS system to ensure accurate tracking of all employment activities.
  • Conducted audits on a regular basis to ensure that payroll processing was in compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Created reports summarizing payroll data for management review.
  • Resolved discrepancies in paychecks or other payroll issues by researching and correcting errors in calculations or inputting data.
  • Provided support to employees regarding payroll inquiries or questions.
  • Reconciled monthly bank statements to ensure accuracy of payments made through direct deposit.
  • Performed monthly reconciliations between payroll entries and general ledger accounts for accuracy of financial reporting.
  • Communicated regularly with external vendors regarding benefit enrollments, terminations and changes in coverage levels.
  • Developed processes to improve efficiency within the department while maintaining compliance with applicable laws.
  • Advised managers on labor law regulations concerning wages, salaries, overtime pay rates and other compensation matters.
  • Collaborated with the finance team on projects related to budgeting or forecasting salary expenses.
  • Provided assistance during internal audits to verify compliance with applicable laws.
  • Supported payrolls, driving timely and accurate payment of employee wages.
  • Determined projections related to personnel expenditures used in annual budget planning and development.
  • Reviewed, investigated and corrected errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents and reports.
  • Researched and resolved employee payroll questions and issues via email, phone and in person.
  • Anticipated potential payroll issues and questions to take proactive action and prevent development of problems.
  • Managed payroll and time and attendance systems.
  • Tracked employee vacation, personal and sick leave earnings and use.
  • Responded to employee inquiries regarding payroll and timekeeping.
  • Maintained up-to-date payroll records by recording employee exemptions, transfers and resignations.
  • Compiled statistics, statements and reports on pay and benefits to submit to department heads.
  • Prepared and balanced end-of-period reports and reconciled payroll issues.
  • Prepared end-of-period payroll tax returns.
  • Kept informed on tax law changes that applied to payroll process.

HR Officer

SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd
Port Louis
06.2007 - 12.2016
  • Provided support during collective bargaining negotiations with unions.
  • Responded to inquiries from employees regarding benefits packages.
  • Compiled reports related to hiring, termination, promotions, absences, turnover rates.
  • Drafted and implemented HR policies in accordance with applicable laws.
  • Maintained accurate records of personnel data in the HRIS system.
  • Assisted with payroll processing by verifying timekeeping records.
  • Coordinated benefit administration activities such as enrollments, changes, terminations.
  • Developed and documented HR procedures to refine processes and drive compliance with policies.
  • Processed payroll for over 1500 employees monthly, ensuring accuracy of pay and deductions.
  • Conducted new employee orientations.
  • Maintained employment records using human resources management system software.
  • Administered employee benefit plans.
  • Maintained employee records and payroll information, including compensation, benefits, tax deductions, attendance records and other related data.
  • Processed new hire paperwork and entered employee information into the HRIS system to ensure accurate tracking of all employment activities.
  • Conducted audits on a regular basis to ensure that payroll processing was in compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Created reports summarizing payroll data for management review.
  • Resolved discrepancies in paychecks or other payroll issues by researching and correcting errors in calculations or inputting data.
  • Provided support to employees regarding payroll inquiries or questions.
  • Reconciled monthly bank statements to ensure accuracy of payments made through direct deposit.
  • Performed monthly reconciliations between payroll entries and general ledger accounts for accuracy of financial reporting.
  • Communicated regularly with external vendors regarding benefit enrollments, terminations and changes in coverage levels.
  • Developed processes to improve efficiency within the department while maintaining compliance with applicable laws.
  • Advised managers on labor law regulations concerning wages, salaries, overtime pay rates and other compensation matters.
  • Collaborated with the finance team on projects related to budgeting or forecasting salary expenses.
  • Provided assistance during internal audits to verify compliance with applicable laws.
  • Supported payrolls, driving timely and accurate payment of employee wages.
  • Determined projections related to personnel expenditures used in annual budget planning and development.
  • Reviewed, investigated and corrected errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents and reports.
  • Researched and resolved employee payroll questions and issues via email, phone and in person.
  • Anticipated potential payroll issues and questions to take proactive action and prevent development of problems.
  • Managed payroll and time and attendance systems.
  • Tracked employee vacation, personal and sick leave earnings and use.
  • Responded to employee inquiries regarding payroll and timekeeping.
  • Maintained up-to-date payroll records by recording employee exemptions, transfers and resignations.
  • Compiled statistics, statements and reports on pay and benefits to submit to department heads.
  • Prepared and balanced end-of-period reports and reconciled payroll issues.
  • Prepared end-of-period payroll tax returns.
  • Kept informed on tax law changes that applied to payroll process.

Education

MBA - General Studies

Open University of Mauritius , Curepipe
11-2023

Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management And Development

Open University of Mauritius , Curepipe
10-2020

Skills

  • Compensation and benefits
  • Data Analytics
  • Payroll Management/Processsing
  • Payroll Auditing
  • Tax calculations
  • Data Management
  • Resolving payroll problems
  • Internal Controls
  • Reporting
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • General ledger reconciliation
  • Analytical Thinking
  • People Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Decision-Making
  • Multitasking
  • Problem-solving aptitude

Timeline

Senior HR Business Partner - Comp and Ben - SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd
09.2023 - Current
HR Business Partner - SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd
01.2017 - 08.2023
HR Officer - SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd
06.2007 - 12.2016
Open University of Mauritius - MBA, General Studies
Open University of Mauritius - Bachelor of Science, Human Resources Management And Development

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