Sr. Associate - People Operations-2

About Aptia

Founded to shape the future of pensions, health, and insurance solutions, Aptia is a leading professional services firm dedicated to simplifying complexity for businesses and individuals. We bring together cutting-edge technology and deep industry expertise to help organisations navigate an evolving landscape with clarity and confidence.​

With a presence in the US, UK, India, and Portugal, we support over six million people and more than 1,100 clients, delivering solutions that drive efficiency, enhance financial security, and provide peace of mind.​

Our strength lies in the combination of smart technology and expert teams, ensuring that managing pensions, health, and insurance is more effective. By focusing on innovation, accessibility, and client success, we help businesses take care of their people, so they can focus on what they do best.

And we are expanding. Aptia Group is not only fueled by our investors' backing but also by our commitment to foster the growth and success of our people. At Aptia, we're investing heavily in learning and development, paving unique career paths for our colleagues.

Specialist. Responsive. Thoughtful. Our values aren't just words; they are the backbone of our business. Our team embodies our values daily, to surpass client expectations, evolve constantly and nurture genuine relationships for the long-term. 

Job requirements

We are seeking a bright, energetic and detail oriented individual with prior payroll experience and a strong desire to deepen expertise in India Payroll. This role involves accurate, timely and compliant processing of monthly payroll along with statutory compliance, audits and reporting.
Location: Powai, Mumbai
Reporting to: Team Lead – People Support Team

Payroll Operations

• Execute end to end monthly payroll for assigned entities with 100% accuracy ensuring timely and accurate salary disbursement.
• Validate input files (new joiners, exits, salary changes, variable pay, reimbursements, one time payments).
• Perform pre and post payroll checks to ensure data integrity.
• Process payroll within defined SLAs and ensure error free output.
• Current focus is India payroll with potential exposure to international payroll (UK / US / Portugal)

Compliance & Statutory Requirements

• Ensure accurate payroll data is shared with the vendor for statutory filings.
• Coordinate with vendor to confirm timely filing and reconciliation of monthly, quarterly and annual statutory returns.
• Stay updated on changes in payroll laws and regulations.

Employee Support & Query Resolution

• Act as first point of contact for payroll queries and resolve issues within SLA using Workday help cases.
• Conduct payroll sessions and training programs for colleagues.

Reporting & Audits

• Prepare monthly payroll reports, variance analysis and SOP’s.
• Handle payroll reconciliations with Finance for payouts and accounting.
• Support year end activities including Form 16 and audit schedules.
• Assist internal and external audit with required documentation.

System & Process Improvement

• Work on payroll systems / tools including Workday, Pluxee and HGS portal
• Identify and participate in process enhancements and automation initiatives.

How to apply

If you are interested in this role, then we’d love to hear from you. Please go ahead and click apply and submit your resume with appropriate contact information.

Aptia is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment. At Aptia, fostering an equitable and inclusive environment for all our people to flourish is a priority. We are an equal opportunity employer and aim to attract and retain the best people without attention to age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, political affiliation, race, religion, gender and sexual orientation.

If there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process to ensure it is accessible to you, we encourage you to reach out to us.