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Sep 12, 2026

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 solid 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 strong governance, data accuracy, and confidentiality

Identify process gaps and

📌 Associate Manager (India)
🏢 Air India
📍 India