Associate Manager - Allowance Manager

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**Location:** ., IN **#job-location.job-location-inline { display:** inline; } Jul 13, 2026 Job Purpose The Allowances Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end governance, 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 Finance & Compliance teams o Mobility & International HR teams o Ensure seamless integration of inputs from various systems (roster, HRMS, payroll). 4. Compliance & Governance **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 / Finance 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 **.bodyaix .large-image-component { margin-top:** 0%; margin-left: 0%; width: 105%; } .bodyaix #header .custom-header-menu .limitwidth { margin-right: 55px; margin-bottom: -4.5vw !important; } .bodyaix .custom-header-content .element.style{ margin-top: -15px; } .bodyaix .custom-header-content .element.style{ margin-top: -15px; } .bodyaix .bodyaix.col-md-9 .columnizedSearchForm .column { padding-left: 10 !important; margin-top: -150px; } #body .outershellaix .btn, #body .outershellaix input[type="submit"] { background-color: rgba(255, 100, 35, 1); border-radius: 6px; } .bodyaix .job{ width: 100%; margin-top: -50px; margin-left: -50px; } .bodyaix #content .searchwell { display: block; width: 100%; margin-top: -8%; } .bodyaix #body .outershellaix .btn, #body .outershellaix input[type="submit"] { background-color: rgba(255,45,50,1.0); } .bodyaix #innershell { max-width: 1600px; } #body .outershellaix .btn, #body .outershellaix input[type="submit"] { background-color: rgba(255, 100, 35, 1); border-radius: 6px; margin-left: 2%; } #body .outershellaix .btn { border-color: rgba(255, 100, 35, 1) !important; } #body .outershellaix ..bodyaix #search-wrapper, .back-to-search-wrapper, .jobTitle, #similar-jobs { display: none !important; } .bodyaix .jobDisplayShell { width: 100%; max-width: 100%; margin-top: 30px; } .bodyaix .jobDisplay { width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: white; padding-bottom: 40px; } .bodyaix .jobDisplay .joblayouttoken: nth-child(2) ,.bodyaix .jobDisplay .joblayouttoken: nth-child(4){ padding-left: 10px !important; background: white!important; } .bodyaix .jobDisplay .job { padding-left: 35px; } .jobDisplay .joblayouttoken: nth-child(4) { min-width: 100px; float: left; padding: 50px 10px !important; background: #F0F5F7; } .bodyaix .jobDisplay .joblayouttoken: nth-child(2) { min-width: 100px; float: left; padding: 0px 10px !important; background: #F0F5F7; } .bodyaix .jobDisplay .customPlugin-1108346adb9b9abd { min-width: 5px; float: left; padding: 20px 0px !important; background: #F0F5F7; } .bodyaix .jobDisplay .joblayouttoken: nth-child(2) span, .jobDisplay .joblayouttoken: nth-child(4) span, .jobDisplay .customPlugin-1108346adb9b9abd .inner { font-weight: bold; } .bodyaix .jobDisplay .joblayouttoken: nth-child(2) span, .jobDisplay .joblayouttoken: nth-child(4) span, .jobDisplay .customPlugin-1108346adb9b9abd .inner { font-weight: bold; margin-left: -2%; } .bodyaix .joblayouttoken .inner { max-width: 100% !important; } .bodyaix .jobDisplay .customPlugin-110