Payroll-Apprentice

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Apprentice – Global Benefits Operations to support the handling of employee benefit-related cases across countries supported by Aon. The role will involve reviewing, processing, tracking, and resolving benefits queries and transactions in line with defined processes, service level agreements, and country-specific requirements. Aon supports multinational organizations with globally aligned and locally relevant benefits strategies across countries, making accuracy, responsiveness, and process discipline especially important in this type of work.

This internship is ideal for someone who is eager to build experience in global HR operations, benefits administration, case handling, stakeholder coordination, and service delivery within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support the end-to-end handling of employee benefits cases for countries supported by Aon.

Review incoming requests related to benefits and ensure cases are categorized, assigned, and processed accurately.

Respond to employee, manager, and stakeholder queries related to benefits within agreed timelines.

Validate case details and supporting documentation before processing.

Maintain accurate records in HR systems, case management tools, and trackers.

Follow country-specific process guidelines, benefit eligibility rules, and documentation requirements.

Escalate complex, high-risk, or out-of-scope cases to the appropriate team or supervisor.

Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders to support case resolution.

Monitor pending cases and follow up to ensure timely closure.

Support service delivery by adhering to defined SLA, quality, and compliance requirements.

Identify recurring issues, process gaps, and opportunities for improvement, and share observations with the team.

Assist in preparing reports, dashboards, and status updates related to benefits case volumes and trends.

Maintain confidentiality of employee and organizational information at all times.

Be available to work in fluctuating shifts, including night shifts, weekends/holidays if required by business needs.

Key Skills and Competencies

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to follow standard processes and instructions carefully

Basic analytical and problem-solving skills

Customer/service-oriented mindset

Ability to work collaboratively with global teams

Willingness to learn country-specific benefits processes and policies

Flexibility to work in rotating shifts, including night shift

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate / final-year student / recent graduate in Human Resources, Business Administration, Commerce, Management, or a related field

Basic understanding of HR operations or employee life cycle processes is an advantage

Familiarity with case management tools, HR systems, or MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) is preferred

Prior internship or academic exposure to HR/shared services/global operations is a plus

Eligibility / Experience

Freshers

Freshers with strong learning agility and interest in HR Operations / Benefits Administration are encouraged to apply

Behavioral Expectations

Demonstrates professionalism and accountability

Shows willingness to learn and accept feedback

Handles confidential data responsibly

Communicates clearly and respectfully with stakeholders

Demonstrates ownership of assigned tasks and timely follow-through

Adapts well to changing priorities and shift schedules

Success Measures

Accuracy in case handling and documentation

Timely turnaround of assigned benefit cases

Adherence to SLA and quality standards

Effective stakeholder communication

Consistent process compliance

Willingness to learn and improve continuously

Working Conditions

May require working in global support windows across multiple time zones

Rotational schedule with day, evening, and night shifts

Ability to support peak volumes during critical business periods

Hybrid or in-office support may be required based on business needs

Sample Short Version for Posting

We are hiring an Intern – Global Benefits Operations to support the processing and coordination of employee benefit cases across countries supported by Aon. The role involves case handling, query resolution, documentation review, system updates, and stakeholder coordination while ensuring accuracy, SLA adherence, and process compliance. Candidates should have strong attention to detail, communication skills, and flexibility to work in rotating shifts, including night shifts.

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