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
1. Manage and oversee the complete payroll cycle (monthly/bi-weekly/off-cycle payrolls)
2. Ensure accurate processing of salaries, benefits, deductions, and reimbursements
3. Validate payroll inputs such as new hires, exits, promotions, and transfers
Compliance & Statutory Governance
1. Ensure adherence to payroll-related laws, tax regulations, and company policies
2. Handle statutory filings, tax deductions, and regulatory reporting
3. Maintain audit-ready payroll records and support internal/external audits
Payroll Accuracy & Controls
Team Management & Leadership
1. Lead and supervise payroll team members
2. Provide training, coaching, and performance management
3. Allocate workload and ensure timely delivery of payroll activities
Stakeholder Collaboration
Reporting & Analytics
1. Prepare payroll reports (monthly, quarterly, annual)
2. Provide data for financial planning, audits, and leadership reviews
3. Track payroll KPIs such as accuracy, timeliness, and compliance metrics
Process Improvement & Systems
1. Drive automation and process improvements in payroll operations
2. Manage payroll systems, upgrades, and integrations
3. 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