HR Trainee – Payroll & Statutory Compliance

HR Trainee – Payroll & Statutory Compliance

Location: Kochi, Kerala
Work Mode: Work from Office
Experience: Freshers
Education: Graduate in HR, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented **HR Trainee** to join our HR team in Kochi. This role is ideal for fresh graduates who are interested in building a career in **HR Operations, Payroll, and Statutory Compliance**.

The selected candidate will receive hands-on exposure to day-to-day HR operations, payroll processes, employee records, statutory requirements, and HR documentation while working closely with the HR team.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Support

* Assist the HR team in the monthly payroll preparation process.
* Collect and verify attendance, leave, overtime, and other payroll-related inputs.
* Assist in maintaining accurate employee payroll records.
* Support the preparation and verification of payroll-related reports.
* Coordinate with relevant teams to resolve discrepancies in attendance and payroll inputs.
* Maintain confidentiality of employee salary and payroll information.

Statutory Compliance

* Assist with activities related to **PF, ESI, Professional Tax (PT), TDS**, and other applicable statutory requirements.
* Support the collection and verification of employee information required for statutory registrations and compliance.
* Assist in maintaining statutory records and documentation.
* Support the HR team during statutory audits and compliance-related activities.
* Keep track of relevant statutory deadlines and assist in ensuring timely submissions/payments.

HR Operations

* Maintain and update employee records and HR documentation.
* Assist with employee onboarding and documentation.
* Support the preparation of HR letters and other employee-related documents.
* Assist with attendance and leave management.
* Provide support for employee queries related to HR processes.
* Assist the team with HR reports, trackers, and data management.
* Support other HR operational activities as required.

Learning & Development

As an HR Trainee, you will get exposure to:

* End-to-end payroll processes
* PF, ESI, PT and TDS basics
* Statutory compliance processes
* Attendance and leave management
* HR documentation and employee records
* HRMS and payroll systems
* HR reporting and data management
* General HR Operations

Requirements

* Fresh graduates with a degree in **Human Resources, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration**, or a related discipline.
* Strong interest in building a career in **HR Operations, Payroll, and Compliance**.
* Basic understanding of HR/payroll concepts is an advantage.
* Good knowledge of **MS Excel** and basic MS Office tools.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality while handling employee information.
* Willingness to learn and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
* Ability to work from the office in **Kochi**.

Preferred Skills

* Basic knowledge of **PF, ESI, Professional Tax, TDS, and payroll concepts**.
* Basic Excel skills such as sorting, filtering, formulas, and data handling.
* Good numerical and analytical ability.
* Strong organisational and time-management skills.

What We Offer

* Hands-on exposure to **HR Operations, Payroll and Statutory Compliance**.
* Opportunity to learn from experienced HR professionals.
* Practical experience with HR processes and HRMS/payroll systems.
* A structured learning environment to build a strong foundation in HR Operations.
* Opportunity to develop a long-term career in HR.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is **eager to learn, detail-oriented, responsible, and interested in understanding the practical side of HR beyond recruitment**. Candidates who want to build expertise in **Payroll, HR Operations and Statutory Compliance** will be well suited for this role.