🇮🇳 India Payroll Processing Course Outline

🧾 Module 1: Introduction to Payroll Processing

Objective: Understand the fundamentals of payroll management and the overall workflow. Topics Covered:

• What is Payroll?
• Payroll process overview – Input, Processing & Output
• HR & Payroll integration
• Roles & responsibilities of payroll executives
• Key terminologies in payroll

Hands-on Activity: Mapping employee master data and pay structure in an Excel or ERP format

💰 Module 2: Salary Structure & Components

Objective: Learn how to design a compliant and tax-efficient salary structure. Topics Covered:

• Components of salary: Basic, DA, HRA, Conveyance, Bonus, Allowances, etc.
• CTC vs Gross vs Net Pay
• Deductions: Statutory and voluntary
• Reimbursements and perks
• Salary breakup as per industry standards

Practical Session: Create sample salary structures in Excel for different designations

📑 Module 3: Payroll Processing Workflow

Objective: Execute payroll step-by-step with accuracy. Topics Covered:

• Collecting payroll inputs
• Processing monthly payroll
• Calculating attendance, leaves, overtime, LOP (Loss of Pay)
• Generating payslips
• Payroll approval and disbursement

Hands-on Activity: Simulate a complete payroll cycle using Excel templates

⚖️ Module 4: Statutory Compliances in India

Objective: Gain a complete understanding of Indian statutory payroll laws. Topics Covered:

1. Provident Fund (PF) – Eligibility, employer & employee contributions, challan filing, UAN, returns
2. Employee State Insurance (ESI) – Coverage, calculation, online returns
3. Professional Tax (PT) – State-wise rules and slabs
4. Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) – Applicability and compliance
5. Gratuity Act – Eligibility, calculation formula, and payment process
6. Bonus Act – Computation and compliance timelines
7. Income Tax (TDS on Salary) – Calculation, Form 24Q, 16A, and Form 16 generation

Practical Session: Calculate PF, ESI, PT, and TDS deductions on sample payroll data

📊 Module 5: Payroll Accounting & Reporting

Objective: Learn how payroll integrates with finance and statutory reporting. Topics Covered:

• Payroll accounting entries
• Reconciliation of payroll with accounts
• MIS reports: Payroll summary, variance analysis, cost centre reporting
• Statutory reports – PF, ESI, TDS, and Form 16 generation
• Audit requirements and documentation

Hands-on Activity: Prepare payroll MIS reports and export payroll summary for management review

🧮 Module 6: Payroll in ERP & Excel Automation

Objective: Automate and manage payroll efficiently using tools. Topics Covered:

• Payroll management in Tally, Excel, and HRMS tools
• Excel formulas for payroll calculations
• Basic macros for payroll automation
• Introduction to cloud-based payroll tools

Workshop: Automate payslip generation using Excel formulas and pivot tables

🧠 Module 7: Year-End Activities & Reconciliation

Objective: Handle annual payroll compliance effectively. Topics Covered:

• Annual bonus calculation
• Tax planning and Form 16 distribution
• Year-end reporting (PF, ESI, TDS summaries)
• Handling full & final settlements

Practical Session: Generate sample annual tax summaries and Form 16

🏁 Module 8: Payroll Audits, Compliance Calendar & Best Practices

Objective: Build long-term compliance and accuracy in payroll systems. Topics Covered:

• Payroll compliance calendar for India
• Internal & external payroll audits
• Common errors and how to avoid them
• Best practices in payroll record keeping

🧾 Final Assessment & Certification

• Project: Process a full month’s payroll for a sample company
• Practical exam covering compliance and reporting
• Certification: “Certified Payroll & Statutory Compliance Professional” by Palium Skills

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Course Name	Delivery Mode	Fee	Special Offer
India Payroll Processing	Classroom/Live Online/Blended	Rs. 10,000	Duration: 3 months