1.
Employee Onboarding SOP
Purpose: To ensure a structured and welcoming onboarding experience for new hires.
Steps:
Pre-Onboarding Preparation:
o HR sends an onboarding email with the offer letter, onboarding documents,
company policies, and a welcome kit list.
o IT prepares necessary hardware (laptop, phone, etc.) and sets up email and system
access.
Documentation Collection:
o Collect necessary documents, including identification, academic certificates, and
signed contract copies.
o Obtain signed acknowledgments for company policies (e.g., data security, anti-
harassment).
Orientation and Induction:
o Schedule orientation sessions to introduce the company’s mission, values, and
culture.
o Assign a mentor/buddy to guide the new hire for the first few weeks.
o Conduct department introductions and facility tours.
Systems and Access Setup:
o Provide login credentials for essential systems (email, HR portal, project
management software).
o Grant role-specific access to tools and applications.
Training and Development:
o Schedule initial training sessions based on job role (security policies, project tools,
etc.).
o Document completion of mandatory training.
Probation Period and Evaluation:
o Define the probation period and key performance indicators (KPIs).
o Set a review date to assess performance at the end of the probation period.
Feedback and Check-Ins:
o Schedule weekly check-ins with the manager for the first month.
o Collect feedback after 30 and 90 days to improve the onboarding experience.
2. Employee Relieving SOP
Purpose: To ensure a smooth and compliant exit process for employees leaving the organization.
Steps:
Resignation Acceptance:
o HR receives and acknowledges the resignation email, informing the manager and
relevant departments.
o Determine the last working day based on the notice period as per policy.
Exit Interview:
o Schedule an exit interview with HR to collect feedback and understand the reasons
for departure.
Clearance and Handover:
o Request a checklist of handovers (projects, files, access) from the employee.
o Ensure all physical and digital assets are returned, including IT equipment, access
cards, etc.
Access Revocation:
o Revoke access to company systems, email, and applications on the last working day.
o Remove or reassign access rights to any shared drives, documents, or project
resources.
Final Settlement:
o HR and Finance coordinate to process the full and final settlement, including pending
salary, leave encashment, or other dues.
o Provide the employee with a final settlement breakdown for transparency.
Documentation:
o Issue an experience or relieving letter detailing the employee’s tenure and position.
o Archive all relevant documents for record-keeping.
Unserved Notice Period:
o HR and Finance coordinate to calculate the compensation towards unserved notice
period calculated on the fixed emoluments of the employee.
3. Salary Calculation SOP
Purpose: To ensure accurate and timely salary calculations for all employees.
Steps:
Collect Salary Components:
o Define each component (basic, HRA, allowances, deductions).
o Collect inputs such as attendance, leaves, bonuses, and deductions for each pay
cycle.
Attendance and Leave Calculation:
o Calculate total working days, paid leave, unpaid leave, and overtime for the month.
o Deduct unpaid leave from the gross salary as per the policy.
Allowances and Benefits:
o Apply relevant allowances (transport, meal, medical, etc.) based on employee
eligibility.
o Include any performance incentives or bonuses approved for the pay cycle.
Statutory Deductions:
o Calculate and deduct statutory contributions such as Provident Fund (PF), Employee
State Insurance (ESI), and Professional Tax (PT) as per applicable laws.
o Deduct TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) if applicable, based on employee salary and tax
declarations.
Gross and Net Salary Calculation:
o Calculate Gross Salary: Basic Salary + Allowances + Overtime - Unpaid Leave.
o Calculate Net Salary: Gross Salary - Deductions (PF, ESI, PT, TDS).
Final Review and Approval:
o Finance reviews calculated salaries to confirm accuracy.
o Obtain final approval from the finance head or HR head.
Payroll Disbursement:
o Send salary slips to employees via email or through the HR portal.
o Transfer the approved salaries to employee bank accounts by the stipulated date
each month.
Documentation and Compliance:
o Maintain payroll records for future reference and audits.
o Ensure compliance with any legal and tax reporting requirements.