How to Start a Career in HR and Payroll After Graduation
Summary: Learn how graduates can start a career in HR and payroll with practical skills in payroll processing, Excel, statutory compliance and HRMS.
HR and payroll can offer a promising career path for graduates from different educational backgrounds. While academic qualifications provide a foundation, employers increasingly value practical workplace skills.
Step 1: Understand HR Fundamentals
Start by learning:
Recruitment basics
Employee onboarding
Attendance and leave management
Employee records
HR operations
Step 2: Learn Payroll Processing
Develop an understanding of:
Salary structure
Gross and net salary
Payroll inputs
Deductions
Payslips
Payroll reports
Step 3: Learn Statutory Compliance Concepts
Develop working knowledge of:
Step 4: Learn Advanced Excel
Excel can significantly improve employability for HR and payroll roles.
Step 5: Learn HRMS and Payroll Software
Practical familiarity with HRMS and payroll systems can help candidates understand modern HR operations.
Step 6: Complete Practical Projects
A practical payroll project can help learners demonstrate their skills during interviews.
For example, learners can process payroll for a sample organisation with 50 employees.
Possible Entry-Level Roles
HR Assistant
HR & Payroll Executive
HR Operations Executive
Payroll Coordinator
Learn with Palium Skills
The Palium Skills HR & Payroll program focuses on practical, job-relevant skills through classroom and live online learning.
Contact Palium Skills Professional Training Institute in Kolkata
South Kolkata Center: 1st Floor, Sheeba Bhavan, 1/22 Poddar Nagar, Near South City Mall, Kolkata – 700068
Salt Lake Center: 5th Floor, RDB Boulevard, Block GP, Salt Lake Electronic Complex, Kolkata – 700091
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Email: info@paliumskills.com
