Payroll Apprentice

Overview

This apprenticeship is a learning and support role within the India Payroll team in a fast-growing, global, remote-first organization. You will work with the Payroll Manager and the team to support day-to-day payroll operations, including managing the payroll inbox, ticket tracking, documentation, data entry, and Excel-based reporting.

No prior payroll experience is required—curiosity and attention to detail are the key starting points.

Programme Details

• Work Type: Apprenticeship
• Department: Finance
• Sub Department: Global Financial Services
• Duration: 6 months
• Shift timings: Monday - Friday, 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM IST
• Monthly Stipend: 35000 INR/Monthly
• Location: Remote - India
• Programme Start: November 2026

Responsibilities

• Payroll Inbox & Communication Support

  • Monitor the India Payroll inbox, sort incoming requests, and route them to the right team member.
  • Organize emails and maintain clear folders or labels to keep payroll correspondence easy to find.
  • Draft routine acknowledgements and status updates for review before they are sent.

• Ticket Tracking & Follow-up

  • Log, track, and update payroll tickets and requests, keeping statuses current.
  • Follow up on open items with the team and relevant stakeholders to support timely completion.
  • Note recurring query types and suggest ideas to improve FAQs and self-service resources.

• Analytics & Reporting

  • Assist with Excel-based reports and trackers by preparing, formatting, and refreshing routine reports.
  • Track ticket volumes, categories, and turnaround times, and assist with periodic reporting.
  • Support data entry, clean-up, and validation of payroll-related trackers as directed.

• Process Documentation & Knowledge Management

  • Create and maintain quick-reference guides, checklists, FAQs, and process documentation.
  • Keep payroll shared files and knowledge repositories organized and up to date.
  • Identify opportunities to simplify and standardize administrative processes.

• AI & Process Improvement

  • Explore how AI-powered tools can improve administrative processes (e.g., drafting, summarizing, organizing information) and share ideas with the team.
  • Support small process improvement initiatives as required.

• Coordination & Administrative Support

  • Maintain trackers and follow up on action items to support timely completion of payroll activities.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders across Payroll, People Operations, IT, and other teams as required.
  • Provide day-to-day administrative support to the India Payroll team.
  • Keep a training log reviewed regularly with your supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any stream (such as B.Com, BBA, BA, or B.Sc); recent graduates are welcome
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort working with data, spreadsheets, and reports
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills
• Ability to handle employee information with confidentiality and discretion
• Interest in learning how AI tools can support administrative efficiency
• Willingness to learn, take guidance and feedback, and follow through on assigned tasks
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple teams and stakeholders
• Interest in building a career in Payroll, Human Resources, or Finance Operations
• No prior payroll experience required; training and ongoing guidance will be provided

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications were specified.

Compensation & Benefits

• Monthly stipend: 35000 INR/Monthly
• Structured onboarding and on-the-job learning with a named supervisor (Payroll Manager)
• Training in Excel and practical use of AI tools for administrative work
• All tasks are assigned and reviewed by the team; you do not independently own payroll activities

Location

• Remote - India

Additional Programme Information

• This apprenticeship is time-bound under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
• Completing the programme carries no obligation of employment with the organization.
• An Equal Opportunity Employer statement applies, including voluntary demographic information for compliance with government recordkeeping and reporting.