Location: India Department: Finance / HR Operations Employment Type: Internship Experience: Fresher / 0–1 year About 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