• Roles & Responsibilities: HR Intern | Sobha Limited
• Human Resources – Operations Department | NICMAR University, Pune
• <strong>1. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition</strong>
• Learned the complete recruitment lifecycle at Sobha, gaining exposure to both Campus and General Recruitment models. Understood campus hiring, including manpower planning, campus selection, application screening, and coordination of pre-placement talks, aptitude tests, GDs, and interview rounds. Gained knowledge of general recruitment practices, including JD preparation, candidate sourcing, resume screening, and interview coordination. Learned how offer letters are issued and joining formalities coordinated with selected candidates.
• <strong>2. Employee Onboarding</strong>
• Gained hands-on experience in end-to-end onboarding, from document collection to system access setup. Learned to verify statutory documents, including Aadhar, PAN, and educational/experience certificates. Understood coordination with banking partners for on-site account opening during onboarding. Learned to issue ID cards, access cards, and lunch coupons to new joiners. Gained working knowledge of UAN creation and face authentication via UMANG and Aadhar FaceRD applications.
• <strong>3. HR Records & Systems (D365 HRIS)</strong>
• Learned to create and maintain employee records in D365, including personal, banking, and emergency contact details. Understood the importance of confidentiality and accuracy in handling sensitive employee data. Gained exposure to updating records for promotions, transfers, and salary revisions.
• <strong>4. Probation & Service Confirmation</strong>
• Learned the service confirmation process, including classification into Confirm, Continue, and Terminate categories via RM and RA status. Gained hands-on experience with Excel (V-LOOKUP, filtering) for tracking probation status and designation changes. Understood confirmation letter generation via Mail Merge, PDF processing, and bulk portal upload.
• <strong>5. Payroll Fundamentals</strong>
• Gained foundational understanding of payroll processing, including attendance/leave verification and salary calculation. Learned CTC components, including earnings, employer contributions, and statutory deductions. Understood coordination between HR, Payroll, and Finance for salary disbursement.
• <strong>6. Statutory Compliance – PF & ESIC</strong>
• Learned the PF process, including UAN verification/creation and EPFO deposit compliance. Gained hands-on exposure to ESIC registration, e-Pehchan card generation, and dependent enrollment. Understood statutory timelines and employee support for PF/ESIC queries.
• <strong>7. Employment Documentation</strong>
• Learned to draft employment letters, including Offer, Appointment, Joining, Promotion, Transfer, and Salary Revision letters. Understood disciplinary documentation, including Warning Letters, Show-Cause Notices, and PIP letters. Gained knowledge of exit documentation, including Relieving, Experience, and NOC letters.
• <strong>8. Background Verification (BGV)</strong>
• Learned why and how BGV is conducted, including education, employment, address, and reference checks. Understood vendor coordination, report review, and the standard 45-day turnaround time. Gained insight into why BGV runs parallel to onboarding rather than before joining.
• <strong>9. Employee Relations & Engagement</strong>
• Learned to handle employee queries and grievances professionally and confidentially. Gained exposure to engagement initiatives, including CSR activities and national day celebrations. Developed foundational understanding of Industrial Relations and labor law compliance.
• <strong>10. Employee Transfers & Exit Formalities</strong>
• Understood the transfer process, from request initiation to system updates. Learned exit formalities, including resignation handling and department-wise clearances. Gained knowledge of Full & Final settlement procedures and related documentation.
• <strong>11. Internal Audit Support</strong>
• Learned document categorization for internal audit, organizing onboarding records by Employee ID. Understood the importance of structured digital filing for audit readiness.
• <strong>Key Takeaways</strong>
• Strengthened communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Built a strong foundation in HR Operations across the complete employee lifecycle.
• Gained understanding of HR Operations as a strategic enabler of business goals.