Management Trainee Human Resources

Festo India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 279,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Festo India is seeking a Human Resources - Trainee to gain hands-on exposure across Talent Acquisition, Payroll & HR Operations, and HR Analytics. You will work with HR teams to support hiring, employee lifecycle management, and data accuracy in a fast-paced environment in Bengaluru.

The role emphasizes MS Excel, PowerPoint and HRMS reporting tools; you will assist in sourcing, screening, onboarding, payroll validation, and preparing MIS reports on headcount, attrition, and workforce metrics

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with MBA/PGDM in HR or related postgraduate qualification.
• Strong HR fundamentals across TA, payroll, operations, and analytics.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Excellent analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end HR processes across Talent Acquisition, Payroll, HR Operations, and HR Analytics.
• Assist in sourcing, screening, scheduling interviews, and maintaining recruitment pipelines.
• Coordinate onboarding activities and HR records management.
• Support payroll validation and processing activities.
• Maintain employee information in HR systems with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Prepare HR reports and MIS on hiring, headcount, attrition, and other metrics.
• Analyze HR data to generate actionable insights for decisions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address employee queries and service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with policies and statutory requirements.
• Participate in HR projects and automation to improve efficiency.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

HR Analytics

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Data Interpretation

Education

MBA/PGDM in HR

MSW (HR)

MHRM

Tools

HRMS platforms

Reporting tools

Job description

As a Human Resources - Trainee, you will be responsible for supporting various HR functions, including Talent Acquisition, Payroll & HR Operations, and HR Analytics & Reporting. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience across key HR domains, enabling you to develop a comprehensive understanding of human resource management while contributing to business and people objectives. You will work closely with HR teams and stakeholders to ensure efficient hiring, employee lifecycle management, data accuracy, process compliance, and workforce analytics.

• Support and coordinate end-to-end HR processes across Talent Acquisition, Payroll, HR Operations, and HR Analytics functions
• Assist in sourcing, screening, scheduling interviews, and maintaining recruitment pipelines to support hiring requirements
• Coordinate onboarding activities, employee documentation, and HR records management to ensure a smooth employee lifecycle experience
• Support payroll processing activities by validating employee data, attendance, leave records, and other payroll inputs
• Maintain employee information in HR systems and ensure data accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality
• Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and management information system (MIS) reports related to hiring, headcount, attrition, and other workforce metrics
• Analyze HR data and trends to generate actionable insights and support business decision-making
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address employee queries and support HR service delivery
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, HR processes, and statutory requirements while maintaining accurate documentation
• Participate in HR projects, process improvement initiatives, employee engagement activities, and automation efforts to enhance operational efficiency
• Recent graduation in MBA/PGDM in Human Resources, MSW (HR), MHRM, or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Human Resources
• Strong understanding of HR fundamentals, including Talent Acquisition, Payroll, HR Operations, and HR Analytics
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; knowledge of HRMS platforms and reporting tools is an added advantage
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills with a keen attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Self-driven, adaptable, and eager to learn, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment