Junior Payroll & HR Operations Intern

Location: IndiaDepartment: Finance / HR OperationsEmployment Type: InternshipExperience: Fresher / 0–1 yearAbout the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Payroll & HR Operations Intern to support our payroll and HR operations across India, US, Malaysia and Australia.The role will provide hands-on exposure to employee onboarding, payroll processing, employee master data, payroll inputs, documentation, payroll reconciliations, reporting and country-specific payroll activities.Key Responsibilities

1. Payroll Onboarding• Support payroll onboarding of new employees across India, US, Malaysia and Australia.
• Collect and verify payroll-related documents and employee information.
• Validate employee master data, salary details, bank details, tax information and other payroll inputs.
• Coordinate with HR and employees to resolve missing or incorrect information.
• Ensure all onboarding documentation is complete and properly maintained.
2. Monthly Payroll Support• Assist in collecting and validating monthly payroll inputs including attendance, leave, incentives, reimbursements, new joiners, exits and salary changes.
• Support payroll processing and validation before payroll is finalized.
• Perform basic checks on payroll reports to identify discrepancies.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance and payroll vendors for payroll-related activities.
3. Multi-Country Payroll Support• Assist with payroll activities for India, US, Malaysia and Australia.
• Maintain country-wise payroll trackers and documentation.
• Support the payroll team in collecting information required for country-specific payroll processing and statutory compliance.
• Maintain a calendar of payroll deadlines, filings and other recurring payroll activities.
4. Payroll Reconciliation & Reporting• Assist in payroll reconciliation with payroll reports, bank payments and accounting records.
• Prepare basic payroll MIS and management reports.
• Maintain payroll trackers and supporting schedules.
• Assist in identifying and following up on payroll discrepancies.
5. Employee Payroll Support• Assist in responding to basic employee queries relating to payroll, payslips, deductions, reimbursements and payroll documentation.
• Escalate complex payroll or compliance matters to the Payroll/Finance team.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and payroll information.
6. Documentation & Compliance• Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation.
• Assist in preparing documents and reports required for internal and external audits.
• Support statutory payroll compliance activities under the guidance of the payroll team.
• Maintain proper filing of payroll-related records.
7. HR Operations Support• Support employee onboarding and exit formalities.
• Assist with employee master data updates and HRIS maintenance.
• Support other HR and Finance activities related to employee administration and payroll.
• Assist with process improvement and documentation of payroll processes.
Required Skills

• Graduate or pursuing a degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, HR or a related field.
• Basic understanding of payroll, accounting or HR operations.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel / Google Sheets.
• Strong numerical and analytical ability.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with confidential information.
• Strong follow-up and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn international payroll processes.
Preferred: Basic knowledge of Excel functions such as VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables and basic formulas. Knowledge of any HRMS/payroll software will be an advantage.Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate should be highly organized, comfortable working with numbers and Excel, detail-oriented and willing to learn. The person should be comfortable coordinating with employees and teams across different countries and time zones.This role is particularly suitable for a B.Com / BBA / MBA / M.Com graduate or final-year student interested in building a career in Payroll, Finance or HR Operations.What You Will Learn

• End-to-end payroll operations
• Multi-country payroll processes
• Employee onboarding and payroll setup
• Payroll reconciliations and MIS
• Payroll compliance and documentation
• HRIS / payroll systems
• International payroll operations across India, US, Malaysia and Australia
• Payroll audit and control processes

Department: Core Finance
Experience: 1
Posted: 2026-09-11T05:50:56.247Z