For an HR Executive Recruitment role, you should have basic knowledge of EPF, ESIC, PT and other statutory compliance, along with recruitment and HR operations.

Here is a list of the minimum knowledge expected from an HR Executive.

1. Statutory Compliance – Basic Knowledge

Topic

Minimum knowledge required

EPF (Provident Fund)

PF contribution, eligibility, UAN, PF registration and withdrawal

ESIC

Eligibility, employee/employer contributions, ESI benefits

PT (Qualified Tax)

State-wise tax deductions and payment

TDS

Salary TDS basics and Form 16

Minimum Wages

State-wise minimum wage knowledge

Bonus

Eligibility and bonus calculation basics

Gratuity

Eligibility after 5 years and calculation basics

LWF

Labour Welfare Fund deductions

Payroll

Salary structure, CTC, gross salary and net salary

Labour Laws

Basic knowledge of applicable labour laws
1. Recruitment Knowledge

- Manpower planning and requisition.
- (JD) preparation.
- Job posting on Naukri, Indeed and LinkedIn.
- Resume screening and shortlisting.
- Candidate sourcing and calling.
- Interview scheduling and coordination.
- Salary negotiation.
- Offer letter preparation.
- Follow-up until candidate joining.
- Joining formalities and documentation.

1. HR Operations Knowledge

- Employee onboarding and induction.
- Employee attendance and leave management.
- Employee personal files and documentation.
- Maintaining employee databases.




- Employee engagement activities.
- Exit formalities and full & final settlement.
- Preparing HR MIS reports.
- Maintaining employee records.

1. Important Payroll Calculations

An HR Executive should understand:
- CTC vs Gross Salary vs Net Salary.
- Basic salary and HRA.
- PF calculation.
- ESIC calculation.
- Professional Tax deduction.
- Leave encashment.
- Gratuity calculation.
- Salary arrears and deductions.

1. Important Interview Questions for HR Executive

- What is EPF and what is the current contribution percentage?
- What is ESIC and who is eligible?
- What is Professional Tax?
- What is the difference between CTC and in-hand salary?
- How do you calculate PF?
- What is UAN?
- What is the difference between gross salary and net salary?
- What is gratuity and when is it payable?
- What is the recruitment cycle?
- How do you calculate employee attrition?
- What is the difference between an offer letter and an appointment letter?
- What documents are required during employee joining?

1. Minimum Skills Required for an HR Executive

- MS Excel
- HRMS software
- Payroll basics
- Recruitment portals
- Communication skills
- Interview coordination
- Statutory compliance basics

Pay: ₹11,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Life insurance
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 HR Executive (Hyderabad)
🏢 Medpack India
📍 Hyderabad