HR Trainee - Payroll & Statutory Compliance

Location: Hybrid / Work-from-Office Position: HR Trainee - Payroll & Statutory Compliance Experience: Fresher / 0-1 Year About the Role We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented HR Trainee - Payroll & Statutory Compliance to join our HR team. This role is ideal for fresh graduates who are interested in building a career in Payroll, HR Operations, and Statutory Compliance . The selected candidate will receive hands-on exposure to payroll processing, employee data management, statutory requirements, attendance and leave management, and other HR operations while working closely with the HR team. Key Responsibilities Payroll Support - Assist in the monthly payroll preparation and processing . - Maintain and update employee payroll-related information. - Collect and verify inputs related to attendance, leave, new joiners, exits, salary revisions, incentives, deductions, and other payroll components . - Assist in preparing monthly payroll input sheets and validating payroll data. - Support the HR team in identifying and resolving payroll discrepancies. - Maintain payroll records and ensure employee information is accurate and up to date. - Assist with preparation of payroll-related reports and MIS. Statutory Compliance - Assist with activities related to PF, ESI, Professional Tax (PT), TDS, and other applicable statutory compliances . - Support the team in collecting and maintaining statutory data and employee documentation. - Assist in preparing statutory reports, registers, and supporting documents. - Maintain records related to employee deductions and statutory contributions. - Stay updated on basic changes in applicable labour laws and statutory regulations under the guidance of the HR team. - Support internal compliance checks and documentation. HR Operations - Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR documentation . - Assist with employee onboarding and exit formalities. - Support attendance, leave, and employee master data management . - Assist in preparing HR reports, trackers, and MIS. - Coordinate with employees to collect required payroll and statutory information. - Respond to basic employee queries related to payroll, attendance, leave, and statutory deductions. - Support other HR Operations activities as assigned. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field . - Freshers or candidates with up to 1 year of experience in HR Operations, Payroll, or a related area. - Basic understanding of Payroll and HR Operations . - Basic knowledge of PF, ESI, Professional Tax, TDS, and labour laws is preferred. - Good working knowledge of MS Excel . - Good numerical and analytical skills. - Strong attention to detail and accuracy. - Good written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling employee and salary information. - Willingness to learn payroll processes, statutory compliance, and HR systems. - Ability to work with deadlines and manage routine, detail-oriented tasks. Good to Have - Academic background in Finance, Commerce, HR, or related disciplines . - Basic knowledge of salary structures and payroll components . - Familiarity with Excel functions such as VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, IF, SUMIF/SUMIFS , etc. - Exposure to any HRMS or payroll software. - Understanding of basic Indian payroll and statutory concepts. - Internship or academic project experience in Payroll, HR Operations, Finance, or Compliance . Key Learning Areas The selected candidate will gain practical exposure to: - Monthly payroll processing - Payroll inputs and validation - Attendance and leave management - Salary components and deductions - PF and ESI - Professional Tax - TDS and Form 16-related processes - Employee master data - Payroll MIS and reporting - HR documentation - Statutory compliance processes - HRMS/payroll systems What We're Looking For We are looking for a detail-oriented, responsible, and eager-to-learn HR professional who is interested in developing a strong foundation in Payroll and Statutory Compliance . The ideal candidate should be comfortable working with numbers and Excel, have a keen eye for accuracy, and be willing to learn the practical aspects of payroll and HR compliance.