Associate Manager

Job Purpose
The Allowances Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end goverce, calculation, and accuracy of all employee allowances processed through payroll, with a strong focus on airline-specific components such as flying allowances, international per diems, and operational allowances.
This role demands high data accuracy, analytical rigor, and control over complex, large-scale datasets, ensuring timely and compliant payouts while partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Allowances Management Payroll Accuracy
Manage computation and validation of a wide spectrum of allowances, including:
o Flying Allowances (Pilots Cabin Crew)
o Night Shift Break Shift Allowances
o Overtime (OT) Payments
o Remote Location / Transport Allowances
o International Mobility Allowances Per Diem
o Ensure 100% accuracy and timeliness in payroll inputs related to allowances.
o Establish strong controls to avoid leakages, overpayments, or compliance gaps.

2. Data Management Analytics
Handle large and complex payroll datasets, including roster-based and variable pay components.
Perform detailed data validation, reconciliation, and variance analysis.
Deliver razor-sharp reports and dashboards for leadership decision-making.
Identify patterns, anomalies, and opportunities for cost optimization.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with:
o Flight Operations Crew Scheduling (for flying hours and duty data)
o HR Operations Shared Services
o Fice Compliance teams
o Mobility International HR teams
o Ensure seamless integration of inputs from various systems (roster, HRMS, payroll).

4. Compliance Goverce
Ensure all allowance payments adhere to:
o Company policies
o Labor laws and tax regulations
o DGCA/aviation-related norms (where applicable)
o Support internal and external audits with accurate documentation and reconciliations.

5. Process Excellence Controls
Drive standardization and automation of allowance calculations.
Build SOPs, validation checks, and audit trails for all allowance processes.
Continuously improve turnaround time (TAT) and accuracy through process optimization.

6. Stakeholder Reporting
Provide periodic MIS, dashboards, and insights on:
o Allowance costs
o Trends variances
o Budget vs. actuals
o Support leadership with data-backed insights for workforce and cost decisions.

Key Requirements
Experience
8 12 years of experience in Payroll / Compensation / Fice operations
Strong experience managing complex, high-volume payroll datasets
Prior exposure to allowances-heavy payroll structures (preferably aviation, logistics, or large ops-driven industries)

Functional Expertise
Deep knowledge of Payroll processes and statutory compliance, Variable pay and allowance calculations
International payroll / per diem structures (preferred)
Strong proficiency in Excel / data tools / payroll systems (e.g., SAP, PeopleStrong, SuccessFactors)

Core Skills
High attention to detail and data accuracy orientation
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to manage ambiguity and complex datasets
Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills