Associate HR Admin

Role overview

This position focuses on keeping HR and payroll operations running smoothly for colleagues in the UK and ROI. The aim is to meet service targets, stay compliant with relevant rules and policies, and support a positive colleague experience.

Key responsibilities

• Apply Tesco’s code of conduct with integrity, sound judgement, and proper attention to risk-related responsibilities.
• Look for ways to improve day-to-day processes by using continuous improvement methods and tools.
• Complete assigned work and transactions within agreed KPI timelines.
• Use established concepts, processes, and working methods relevant to the role.
• Handle HR administration and payroll administration tasks end to end.
• Set up and maintain colleague records from hire through to exit, including personal, role, and job information.
• Process payroll from start to finish, including gathering, checking, calculating, and entering payroll data for all employees.
• Support and coordinate transactions such as new starters, rota updates, retrospective corrections, leavers, and transfers.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams, external teams, and colleagues in the UK.
• Respond to HR and payroll questions quickly and accurately to support a strong colleague experience.
• Work to an accuracy level above 99.50% across transactions.
• Coordinate with People & Safety Managers on pay-related queries and issues.
• Understand and apply UK legislation, Tesco policies, DC-specific terms and conditions, and payroll procedures to ensure compliance.

Required skills and experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior exposure to HR administration and/or payroll administration.
• Confident use of MS Office tools, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in an admin or transaction-heavy environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work quickly while maintaining accuracy.
• Good planning and organisation skills.
• Solid numeracy skills.
• Analytical thinking.
• Exposure to UK payroll processes is preferred.

Benefits and rewards

• Fixed pay as per the employment contract.
• Opportunity to receive an annual performance bonus.
• 30 days of leave in total, made up of 18 earned leave days and 12 casual/sick leave days, plus 10 national and festival holidays, as per company policy.
• Access to retirement support through statutory benefits and voluntary options such as NPS and VPF.
• Medical insurance coverage for colleagues and eligible family members, including dependents such as parents or in-laws.
• Mental wellbeing support through self-help resources, community groups, ally networks, counselling, and other assistance for colleagues and dependents.
• Financial wellbeing support, including discounted one-to-one financial coaching and salary advances on earned wages upon request.
• Save As You Earn option with a 3-year savings plan that can help colleagues become Tesco shareholders.
• Access to a green campus with sports and indoor recreation facilities including a cricket pitch, football field, badminton and volleyball courts, and indoor games.

Inclusion and workplace model

Tesco places inclusion at the centre of its culture and values fairness, respect, and individuality. The business is committed to building a workplace where people can be themselves and grow. Tesco Bengaluru is a Disability Confident Committed Employer and welcomes applicants with disabilities. The recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments can be arranged for interviews if needed.

This role follows a hybrid working setup. You will spend 60% of your week working with colleagues at office locations or local sites, and the remaining time working remotely. Flexible working conversations are encouraged throughout the recruitment process.

Additional information

The role requires attention to compliance, accurate transactional processing, and collaboration with colleagues connected to People Services, People & Safety, the COO’s Office, and People Business Partners. Success in this position depends on maintaining service quality, handling queries effectively, and supporting efficient HR and payroll administration.