Overview:
This role will lead end to end payroll for all South Asian countries.
The Payroll Associate Manager is responsible for overseeing end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely salary processing, statutory compliance, and effective payroll governance. The role acts as a critical bridge between employee, HR, Finance, and internal/external stakeholders to maintain payroll accuracy, compliance.
Responsibilities:
- Payroll Operations Management
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Manage and oversee the complete payroll cycle (monthly/bi-weekly/off-cycle payrolls)
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Ensure accurate processing of salaries, benefits, deductions, and reimbursements
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Validate payroll inputs such as new hires, exits, promotions, and transfers
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Compliance & Statutory Governance
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Ensure adherence to payroll-related laws, tax regulations, and company policies
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Handle statutory filings, tax deductions, and regulatory reporting
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Maintain audit-ready payroll records and support internal/external audits
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Payroll Accuracy & Controls
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Review and reconcile payroll data before processing
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Identify and resolve discrepancies or payroll errors
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Maintain strong controls and audit trails to ensure compliance and accuracy
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Team Management & Leadership
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Lead and supervise payroll team members
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Provide training, coaching, and performance management
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Allocate workload and ensure timely delivery of payroll activities
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Stakeholder Collaboration
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Partner with HR, Finance, and Payroll partners for payroll inputs and system alignment
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Act as the primary contact for employee payroll queries and escalations
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Coordinate with external vendors, auditors, and tax authorities
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Reporting & Analytics
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Prepare payroll reports (monthly, quarterly, annual)
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Provide data for financial planning, audits, and leadership reviews
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Track payroll KPIs such as accuracy, timeliness, and compliance metrics
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Process Improvement & Systems
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Drive automation and process improvements in payroll operations
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Manage payroll systems, upgrades, and integrations
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Ensure data integrity across HRIS/payroll platforms
Qualifications:
- 10-12 years experience in HR Operations/Shared Services environment especially in Payroll
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Experience in Global environment/Matrix organizations, living and working in several global locations
- Able to accept and bring Change Management and Agility
- Team management Scope and Scale
- Must possess strong people management skills and have the ability to perform in an environment of ambiguity and make decisions within short timeframes
- Demonstrated track record of strong service delivery
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Certifications (optional but preferred): Payroll Professional
