Job Title -  Payroll University Trainee – Global Payroll & Automation

Management Level :  13 – Strategic Programs New Associate

Location: Mumbai

Must have skills: Strong Communications & Analytical Skills, Microsoft Office

Good to have skills: Technical Skills ( PowerBI or data visualization tools, Basic Python)

Experience: 0 – 6 Months

Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in  Computer Science, IT, Commerce, Finance, HR, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

Job Summary:
The Payroll University Trainee program is designed to build future-ready talent with foundational expertise in Global Payroll processes combined with emerging AI and Automation capabilities.

This role provides fresh graduates with structured learning and hands-on experience across payroll operations, data analytics, and digital transformation initiatives, preparing them for industry-leading payroll delivery and automation roles.

Roles & Responsibilities:
Payroll Operations

• Support end-to-end payroll processing activities including data inputs, validations, and outputs
• Gain understanding of payroll components such as earnings, deductions, taxes, and statutory compliances
• Assist in payroll audits, reconciliations, and data validations
• Adhere to internal controls, compliance, and data privacy standards

Data & Reporting

• Analyze payroll data using Excel and reporting tools such as Power BI
• Support preparation of dashboards, reports, and operational insights
• Identify discrepancies and trends in payroll data

AI & Automation

• Develop basic skills in Python, Power Automate, and automation tools
• Support automation initiatives for payroll process improvements
• Gain exposure to APIs and system integrations
• Learn and contribute to AI-driven payroll use cases including Agentic AI

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in process improvement and transformation initiatives
• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvement
• Support documentation of SOPs, process maps, and knowledge assets

Collaboration & Learning

• Work with cross-functional teams including payroll, analytics, and technology teams
• Participate in structured Payroll University learning programs
• Demonstrate continuous learning mindset and adaptability
  
  Professional & Technical Skills:
  Preferred Skills
• Basic understanding of payroll or finance processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and teamwork skills

Technical Skills (Preferred / Trainable)

Basic knowledge of:

• Microsoft Excel
• Power BI or data visualization tools
• Python (basic level)
• Awareness of automation tools such as Power Automate
• Basic understanding of APIs and AI concepts (nice-to-have)

Additional Information:
- The ideal candidate will possess a strong learning agility and adaptability. Candidate should have an interest in digital technologies and automation. Candidate should have an ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Candidate with a strong educational background in preferably in computer science or a related field would be ideal. - This position is based at our Mumbai office(MDC2B).

About Our Company | Accenture (do not remove the hyperlink)

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About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

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