A. Job Summary

- Air India Express is looking for an experienced Associate Manager - Payroll India Region to manage end-to-end payroll operations with high accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
- This role is critical given the scale, complexity, and regulatory sensitivity of payroll in an aviation organization.
- The incumbent must demonstrate strong attention to detail, compliance orientation, and operational discipline, while ensuring seamless employee experience.
- This is a hands-on Individual Contributor role, requiring full-time on-site presence in Gurgaon.

B. Key Accountabilities

Key Responsibilities

- Payroll Processing & Administration
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing for India employees on a monthly basis
- Ensure accurate computation of salary, overtime, incentives, reimbursements, and deductions
- Process full & final settlements (F&F;), arrears, and off-cycle payrolls
- Validate payroll inputs and outputs with strong controls
- Compliance & Statutory Management
- Ensure compliance with Indian statutory requirements including PF, ESI, PT, TDS, LWF, Gratuity
- Coordinate for timely statutory filings, challans, and returns
- Stay updated on changes in payroll laws and implement required updates

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

- Coordinate with payroll vendors / consultants (if applicable)
- Work closely with HR, Finance, and Legal teams for payroll inputs and reconciliations




- Ensure SLA adherence and resolve discrepancies proactively
- Employee Query Management
- Handle payroll-related employee queries with accuracy and confidentiality
- Provide clarity on salary structure, tax deductions, and payslips
- Ensure minimal turnaround time (TAT)

Audit, MIS & Controls

- Maintain payroll MIS, reports, and reconciliations
- Support internal and external audits with proper documentation
- Ensure strong governance, data accuracy, and confidentiality
- Identify process gaps and recommend automation/improvements
- Strong experience in statutory compliance and payroll operations
- Exposure to HRMS / payroll systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, etc.)

C. Skills/Qualities Required

1. Strong knowledge of Indian payroll laws & compliance
2. High attention to detail and accuracy
3. Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
4. Excellent communication and stakeholder management
5. Ability to work in a high-volume, deadline-driven setting
6. Ideal Candidate Profile
7. High ownership and accountability
8. Strong integrity and confidentiality mindset
9. Process-driven with focus on accuracy and timelines
10. Service-oriented with problem-solving approach

D. Qualification Required

- Education MBA / PGDM / B.Com / M.Com (HR / Finance preferred)
- Experience 7-12 years of hands-on payroll experience (India region)

📌 Associate Manager - Payroll (Gurugram)
🏢 Air India Express
📍 Gurugram