Associate - Asia Payroll (India)

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. Blackstone’s over $1.3 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram. 

Firm Overview

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. Blackstone’s over $1.3 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram. 

Business Unit

Human Resources, Bangalore India

Job Title

Associate - Asia Payroll (India)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Software Engineer to join our HR Technology group. This role is pivotal in designing and implementing modern technology solutions that support the organization’s global Human Resources (HR) functions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in HR systems and workforce technology, a proven track record of leading development teams, and experience architecting solutions that integrate custom applications with enterprise HR SaaS platforms.

As the Software Engineer, you will define the technical strategy, lead the development of scalable and secure systems, and ensure alignment with global HR and workforce management requirements. You will also play a key role in fostering a collaborative, high‑performing team environment, creating technical roadmaps, and driving the vision and strategic planning for HR technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Independently manage India payroll operations and serve as the primary point of contact for payroll‑related matters.

• Perform payroll data entry and coordinate with payroll providers to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for India, while supporting APAC and EMEA payroll activities as needed.

• Partner with HR, Finance, and external payroll providers to ensure timely and accurate payroll inputs, including HRIS updates and expense submissions.

• Reconcile payroll reports and outputs against supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and obtain appropriate internal approvals.

• Review monthly payroll journal entries to ensure payroll transactions are accurately recorded in the general ledger.

• Ensure compliance with local payroll tax regulations and statutory requirements, including timely filing and payment of all payroll‑related taxes and reports.

• Maintain payroll and tax documentation in accordance with audit and regulatory compliance requirements, and support internal or external audit requests.

• Monitor changes in payroll tax and employment regulations across Asia and assess the impact on payroll processes and compliance.

• Review and improve payroll processes, procedures, and reporting, ensuring appropriate controls are maintained and recommending enhancements where needed.

• Support HRIT system improvements and payroll‑related system enhancements.

• Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll matters in a timely and professional manner.

Qualifications

Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who work well in a team-driven working group, are highly motivated, intelligent, have sound judgment and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors.    

The successful candidate should have:

• 5+ years of payroll experience in India, with strong knowledge of regional and local payroll practices, including tax regulations, pension schemes, tax optimization programs, reimbursement policies, and HR complexities. Payroll experience in other countries is a plus.

• Knowledge of India actuarial valuation processes for gratuity and leave encashment is a plus.

• Strong analytical skills; detail-oriented and highly organized.

• Skilled at meeting deadlines and performing effectively under tight time constraints.

• Demonstrated experience in analyzing and resolving payroll issues.

• Experience with Workday, Dayforce, or other SaaS payroll platforms is a plus.

• High proficiency in Excel

• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills across all levels

• Possess a strong work ethic, ethical and professional integrity, and a positive attitude

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Knowledge of an additional Asian language a plus

Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, a or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position.  Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.

Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.  All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at 212-583-5000 (US), +44 (0)20 7451 4000 (EMEA) or +852 3656 8600 (APAC).

Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following:

• Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;

• Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;

• Supervising or training securities licensed employees;

• Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and

• Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.

Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case-by-case basis.  Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions.

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