Why Payroll is One of the Safest HR Specialisations You Can Choose
Here is an interesting truth about the HR profession: while job titles come and go, and "strategic HR" roles fluctuate with company size and growth stage, there is one HR function that every single company must perform every single month without fail — payroll. Every employee must be paid. Every statutory deduction must be filed. Every compliance deadline must be met. This makes payroll professionals among the most consistently employed HR specialists across all industries in India.
In Pune alone — with its massive IT parks, manufacturing hubs in Pimpri-Chinchwad, and growing startup ecosystem — the demand for payroll professionals who can handle PF, ESI, TDS, and compliance filing is continuous. Companies do not let payroll professionals go easily, because replacing someone with institutional knowledge of your payroll system is genuinely difficult.
The Aapvex Payroll Management Course in Pune is built to make you that person — the one who understands every component of the payroll process, can troubleshoot errors, can handle a statutory audit, and can train others when needed. We take you from the very basics through to advanced payroll software operations in a structured, practical programme.
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What You Will Learn — Complete Course Curriculum
Our payroll curriculum covers every aspect of Indian payroll processing, with a strong emphasis on getting things right and staying compliant. Here is the full breakdown:
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Understanding the Payroll Cycle & HR Operations
We start with the big picture: what the payroll cycle looks like from attendance input to salary disbursement to statutory filing. You will understand how HR, Finance and Accounts departments work together in payroll processing, and what a typical monthly payroll calendar looks like in a 100-person company versus a 1,000-person company.
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Salary Structuring & CTC Design
CTC (Cost to Company) structuring is a critical skill that affects every hire you make. You will learn how to break down a CTC into salary components — Basic, HRA, Special Allowance, Conveyance, Medical, LTA, Bonus, and Employer PF/ESI contributions. We cover how to structure salaries that are tax-efficient for employees while remaining manageable for the company's budget. Practical exercises with real CTC scenarios are central to this module.
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Provident Fund (PF) — Complete Coverage
PF is one of the most commonly misunderstood statutory deductions. You will learn the applicable wage ceiling, employer and employee contribution rates, how to calculate PF on different salary structures, ECR (Electronic Challan cum Return) preparation and upload, Form 12A, monthly return filing on the EPFO portal, and how to handle PF transfers and withdrawals for departing employees. We also cover the impact of Budget 2024 changes on PF contributions.
4
Employee State Insurance (ESI) — Full Compliance
ESI applies to establishments with 10 or more employees where wages are below ₹21,000 per month. You will learn how to determine ESI eligibility, calculate employer and employee contribution percentages, file monthly ESI returns on the ESIC portal, generate TIC (Temporary Identity Cards) for new joiners, and manage ESI claims and benefits processing. We include case studies of common ESI errors and how to correct them.
5
TDS on Salary — Form 16 & Tax Computation
Tax Deducted at Source on salaries is a mandatory compliance requirement for employers. This module covers how to collect investment declarations from employees (Form 12BB), compute taxable income under both old and new tax regimes, calculate monthly TDS, issue Form 16 and 16A at year-end, and reconcile against Form 26AS. We also cover the impact of employee declarations changing mid-year on TDS computation.
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Professional Tax — State-wise Compliance
Professional Tax (PT) is a state-level tax with different slabs in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and other states. Since Aapvex students work across Pune and Bangalore, we cover both Maharashtra PT and Karnataka PT in detail. You will learn applicable slabs, monthly/annual return filing, and registration requirements for new establishments.
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Gratuity, Bonus & Leave Encashment
These are the often-forgotten but legally critical components of Indian compensation. We cover the Payment of Gratuity Act — eligibility criteria (5 years of service), calculation formula, maximum gratuity ceiling, and accounting provisions. For bonus, we cover the Payment of Bonus Act — eligible employees, minimum and maximum bonus percentages, calculation on basic and DA, and annual filing. Leave encashment during service and at separation is also covered in full.
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Payroll Software — GreytHR, Keka & Darwinbox
This is the most practically valuable module in the course. You will get hands-on experience with three of the most widely used payroll software platforms in Indian companies. We cover setting up salary structures, running monthly payroll, generating payslips, statutory reports, and year-end reports in each system. This software experience directly increases your employability — many job postings specifically ask for GreytHR or Keka experience.
9
Full & Final Settlement (FnF) Processing
FnF processing is one of the most error-prone payroll activities. When an employee leaves a company, their settlement must account for unpaid salary, leave encashment, gratuity, PF withdrawal, and bonus — with correct TDS calculation on each component. We go through multiple FnF case studies with different scenarios: resignation, termination, retirement, and contractual completion.
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Compliance Calendar & Statutory Filings
This final module ties everything together with a comprehensive compliance calendar — monthly, quarterly, and annual deadlines for PF, ESI, PT, TDS, labour welfare fund, and other statutory obligations. You will learn how to set up a compliance tracking system, what documentation to maintain for audits, and how to respond to show-cause notices from labour authorities — a practical skill that experienced HR professionals develop over years, which we accelerate for you.
Who Should Enrol in This Payroll Course?
This course is designed to be genuinely useful for a specific set of people — not everyone. If you fit into one of these categories, this course will deliver real value for your career:
- Fresh graduates who want to start their HR career with a high-demand specialisation that makes them immediately employable
- HR Generalists who currently avoid payroll tasks because they lack confidence in the statutory calculations — this course will change that
- Accounts professionals who already handle some payroll work manually and want to formalise their knowledge and move into an official payroll executive role
- Finance professionals who interact with HR on payroll budgets and want to understand what is actually happening in the payroll process
- Anyone processing payroll in Excel who wants to migrate to a proper payroll software system
- Business owners of small companies who currently do their own payroll and want to understand if they are compliant — and how to hand it over correctly to an HR hire
🏦 Industry Insight: Why Payroll Errors Are So Costly
A single PF filing error can result in penalties of ₹5,000 per day of default under Section 14B of the PF Act. TDS errors can lead to interest of 1.5% per month and disallowance of salary expenses during income tax assessment. Companies therefore pay a premium for payroll professionals who get things right the first time — and that is exactly what this course builds in you.
Career Paths After the Payroll Management Course
Completing this course qualifies you for several high-demand roles across industries:
- Payroll Executive / Payroll Associate — ₹2.5–4.5 LPA as fresher. Consistent opening across all industries every month.
- HR Executive with Payroll Specialisation — ₹3–5 LPA. Companies prefer generalists who also handle their own payroll.
- Compensation & Benefits Executive — ₹4–8 LPA with 2–3 years experience. A specialist role in larger organisations.
- Payroll Manager — ₹7–14 LPA with 5+ years. Manages a team of payroll executives and owns the compliance calendar for the entire company.
- Payroll Consultant — For experienced professionals. Consulting firms in Pune hire payroll consultants to manage client payroll operations at ₹8–18 LPA.
What Students Say About Our Payroll Course
"I had been trying to break into HR for almost a year after my BCom. Most companies wanted experienced people, and I had none. After the Aapvex payroll course, I had hands-on experience with GreytHR and could calculate PF, ESI and TDS confidently. The interviewer at my current company was genuinely impressed. I got placed within three weeks of completing the course. Call them at 7796731656 — do not wait like I did."— Sneha P., Payroll Executive, IT Company, Pune
"I was an accounts executive doing manual payroll in Excel for our 80-person company. I knew it was not right but did not know exactly what was wrong. The Aapvex course opened my eyes. I realised we had three compliance errors every month. After fixing them, my company avoided a significant penalty in their PF audit. The course paid for itself many times over."— Vikram T., Accounts & HR Manager, Manufacturing Company, Pimpri
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need prior HR experience to join the payroll course?
No prior HR or accounting experience is required. We start from the basics — what payroll is, why it matters, and how the cycle works — before moving into calculations and software. This course is designed to be accessible to complete beginners.
Which payroll software will I learn in this course?
You will get hands-on practice with GreytHR, Keka, and Darwinbox — the three most widely used payroll HRIS platforms in Indian companies, especially in Pune and Bangalore. Even if your employer uses a different system, the conceptual understanding transfers immediately.
What is the salary for a payroll executive in Pune?
Freshers typically start at ₹2.5–4.5 LPA. With 2–3 years of experience and strong statutory compliance knowledge, payroll executives in Pune earn ₹5–8 LPA. Payroll managers with 5+ years command ₹10–16 LPA. Salaries are higher in IT and large manufacturing companies.
How do I enrol?
Call or WhatsApp us at 7796731656 to check the next batch schedule. Alternatively, fill out the form on our Contact page. Enrolment is confirmed upon payment of the course fee, and we offer EMI options for those who need it.