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
Manage and oversee the complete payroll cycle (monthly/bi-weekly/off-cycle payrolls)
Ensure accurate processing of salaries, advantages, deductions, and reimbursements
Validate payroll inputs such as new hires, exits, promotions, and transfers
Compliance & Statutory Governance
Ensure adherence to payroll-related laws, tax regulations, and company policies
Handle statutory filings, tax deductions, and regulatory reporting
Maintain audit-ready payroll records and support internal/external audits
Payroll Accuracy & Controls
Review and reconcile payroll data before processing
Identify and resolve discrepancies or payroll errors




Maintain strong controls and audit trails to ensure compliance and accuracy
Team Management & Leadership
Lead and supervise payroll team members
Provide training, coaching, and performance management
Allocate workload and ensure timely delivery of payroll activities
Stakeholder Collaboration
Partner with HR, Finance, and Payroll partners for payroll inputs and system alignment
Act as the primary contact for employee payroll queries and escalations
Coordinate with external vendors, auditors, and tax authorities
Reporting & Analytics
Prepare payroll reports (monthly, quarterly, annual)
Provide data for financial planning, audits, and leadership reviews
Track payroll KPIs such as accuracy, timeliness, and compliance metrics
Process Improvement & Systems
Drive automation and process improvements in payroll operations
Manage payroll systems, upgrades, and integrations
Ensure data integrity across H

📌 Executive Manager- Payroll- South Asia (India)
🏢 PepsiCo
📍 India