Job Title - Associate Manager - Payroll

Role Overview

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 robust 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.

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 solid governance, data accuracy, and confidentiality
Identify process gaps and recommend automation/improvements
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📌 Associate Manager Gurugram
🏢 Air India
📍 Gurugram