08/28/2026 updated
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Senior Business Analyst | Product Owner | HR Technology & Payroll Operations
Pune, India
Only remote
MBA/PGDM, International Business - Pune UniversityAbout me
Ronit Mehta is an analytical Business Analyst and Product Owner with over 5 years of experience in HR technology and payroll operations.Ronit excels at streamlining complex business workflows, automated data analysis, requirements gathering, and cross-functional team leadership.
Agile MethodologyBusiness AnalysisProject ManagementProduct ManagementStakeholder CommunicationsHR Consultancy
Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering
Expertise in requirements gathering, stakeholder management, and business analysis across HR technology and payroll domains. Proven track record of translating complex business needs into actionable product requirements and process improvements.
Agile Development & Product Roadmap Management
Strong command of Agile methodologies including Scrum, Sprint Planning, and User Story Writing. Delivery of product roadmap enhancements that accelerate feature delivery and boost portal usage.
Data Analysis & Payroll Operations
Proficiency in data analysis, interpretation, and payroll operations including US payroll systems such as ADP and Paycor. Experience in data migration, KPI monitoring, and leveraging advanced reporting tools for actionable insights.
Stakeholder Management
Collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders across HR, Finance, and Compliance to align product strategy with organizational goals, achieving high stakeholder satisfaction.
Process Improvement
Streamlining of operational processes to reduce manual effort, mitigate errors, and enhance compliance, resulting in measurable efficiency gains across payroll and HR functions.
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Coordination and execution of UAT for payroll and HRMS implementations, ensuring successful on-time and within-budget delivery.
AI-Powered Automation
Integration of AI-driven tools including chatbots, predictive analytics, and document processing into HRMS platforms to reduce helpdesk tickets and improve recruitment cycle efficiency.
SQL & Reporting Tools
Knowledge of SQL and advanced reporting tools including SQR technology for extracting, transforming, and delivering payroll data with high accuracy.
User Experience (UX) Design
Championing of self-service portals and digital onboarding processes to enhance employee experience and reduce onboarding time.
Prioritization and Estimation
Structured prioritization of product backlog items and delivery estimation to ensure timely feature releases and alignment with business objectives.
Team Leadership
Management of teams of analysts and consultants, reviewing deliverables, mentoring team members, and enhancing overall team productivity.
Expertise in requirements gathering, stakeholder management, and business analysis across HR technology and payroll domains. Proven track record of translating complex business needs into actionable product requirements and process improvements.
Agile Development & Product Roadmap Management
Strong command of Agile methodologies including Scrum, Sprint Planning, and User Story Writing. Delivery of product roadmap enhancements that accelerate feature delivery and boost portal usage.
Data Analysis & Payroll Operations
Proficiency in data analysis, interpretation, and payroll operations including US payroll systems such as ADP and Paycor. Experience in data migration, KPI monitoring, and leveraging advanced reporting tools for actionable insights.
Stakeholder Management
Collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders across HR, Finance, and Compliance to align product strategy with organizational goals, achieving high stakeholder satisfaction.
Process Improvement
Streamlining of operational processes to reduce manual effort, mitigate errors, and enhance compliance, resulting in measurable efficiency gains across payroll and HR functions.
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Coordination and execution of UAT for payroll and HRMS implementations, ensuring successful on-time and within-budget delivery.
AI-Powered Automation
Integration of AI-driven tools including chatbots, predictive analytics, and document processing into HRMS platforms to reduce helpdesk tickets and improve recruitment cycle efficiency.
SQL & Reporting Tools
Knowledge of SQL and advanced reporting tools including SQR technology for extracting, transforming, and delivering payroll data with high accuracy.
User Experience (UX) Design
Championing of self-service portals and digital onboarding processes to enhance employee experience and reduce onboarding time.
Prioritization and Estimation
Structured prioritization of product backlog items and delivery estimation to ensure timely feature releases and alignment with business objectives.
Team Leadership
Management of teams of analysts and consultants, reviewing deliverables, mentoring team members, and enhancing overall team productivity.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2026
Languages
EnglishNative speakerHindiNative speaker
Project history
Spearheaded end-to-end ownership of the in-house HRMS product covering Payroll, Leave, Benefits, and Employee Records, reducing HR manual effort by 35% and saving over 1,200 hours annually. Streamlined payroll operations, mitigating errors by 40% and ensuring 100% compliance. Managed the US Payroll migration project from ADP to Paycor for over 1,000 employees with zero disruption. Drove AI-powered automation including chatbots and predictive analytics, reducing HR helpdesk tickets by 40%.
Progressed from Payroll Consultant to Business Analyst, collaborating with multiple US payroll clients to gather requirements and implement compliance-driven solutions. Led payroll product enhancements and automation initiatives, decreasing manual interventions. Worked with cross-functional teams to design scalable payroll solutions and executed automation projects leveraging AI platforms. Defined and monitored KPIs for payroll operations teams and engineered complex payroll reporting using advanced reporting tools.
Conducted market and competitor research to pinpoint high-value accounts and buyer personas, enhancing lead quality by 30%. Built and optimized prospect databases utilizing LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, and CRM tools. Analyzed campaign performance metrics, improving lead-to-opportunity conversion rates by 20%. Crafted executive-ready research reports and dashboards to support data-driven marketing and revenue decisions.