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, benefits, 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 HRIS/payroll platforms

Qualifications

10-12 years experience in HR Operations/Shared Services environment especially in Payroll
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

Executive Manager- Payroll- South Asia