Junior Payroll & HR Operations Intern

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…