Operational Specialist 6 – PayrollHR / People

‘Would you like to be the part of our People Services team as we transform our HR function to support the experience of 145,000 Asda colleagues? Do you have a passion for delivering critical processes across the HR lifecycle'

People Services will be at the heart of ASDA's future HR function. As we redefine the way we support colleagues across ASDA your role as a Time off & Leave Specialist will be instrumental in delivering efficiency, innovation, and excellence across our Core HR processes.

**** Please note the Hours for this role – 7 day operation, 5 days in 7 worked, 8-6pm service. 37.5 hour standard week. FTE Shifts include 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm, 10am-6pm****

Are you able to understand the full colleague lifecycle and assess impacts across HR functional areas? Do you have the ability to interpret/apply HR policies and legal frameworks to individual scenarios using best practice understanding to resolve problems?

We are currently recruiting for a Payroll Operations Specialist at ASDA People Services. You will play a key role in supporting the seamless execution of the Payroll processes, terms and conditions, plans, policies, and technologies as well as addressing complex queries related to these processes.

“Everything about Asda”

We are a values-led organisation. As such we, encourage everyone to be open and honest. We work creatively and collaboratively, valuing everyone's input.

Our collaborative culture, the size of our business and our belief in the empowerment of the individual means opportunities at Asda are abundant.

We conduct £300m worth of transactions every week. Our website handles over 2 million transactions a month. We have more than 145,000 dedicated Asda colleagues ensuring that our customers are at the heart of everything we do.

“Everything you'll love ”

  • Hybrid and flexible working – everyone is looking for that work/life balance and Asda have it on point.
  • Discretionary bonus – Rewarding you for your hard work and efforts
  • Company matched pension – Looking forward to the future
  • 25 days annual leave per year plus 8 bank holidays – Making sure you take time for your self and switch off
  • 13 paydays a year – who doesn't love an extra payday?
  • Discount off your shopping at Asda and George - with extra discounts running throughout the year – really makes a difference, saving the colleagues an average of £700 a year
  • Free parking – you can also use it outside working hours

Plus much more! “That’s more like it”

“Find your role”

You will be responsible for ensuring accurate and efficient support for various types of leave and absence plans within the organisation as well as -

  • Ensuring compliance with company policies and legal regulations while providing support to colleagues and managers, senior stakeholders and People teams regarding leave entitlements, policies, and absence-related matters.
  • Support execution of the vision and strategy for the end-to-end delivery of services for the Payroll process
  • Support in designing and implementing standardised practices and procedures to ensure consistent delivery of services
  • Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels and across People function (COEs, Business Partners and other People Services teams) as well as line managers and colleagues, provide highest levels of support and deliver an exceptional colleague experience.
  • Analyse business problems associated with these process areas providing solutions that fit within the framework and policies associated with this expert area

“Let's find out about you”

You will be a specialist in:

  • Payroll systems and other HR technology
  • Strong HR technology proficiency – understands how to get the best out of HR technology
  • Able to understand the full colleague lifecycle and assess impacts across HR functional areas
  • Previous strong specialist experience in an HR Operations or similar role is essential
  • Ability to interpret/apply HR policies and legal frameworks to individual scenarios using best practice understanding to resolve problems
  • Numerate and strong skills in spreadsheets to aid use of technology

“Find your everything at Asda” - bringing brighter living within everyone's reach.

We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, representative of the communities we serve, and are creating ways to inspire diverse talent to join Asda.

Work Where it Works

Our hybrid way of working offers a mix of working from home and in an office environment.

You will also get an excellent benefits package including;-

  • Discretionary company bonus
  • Company pension up to 7% matched
  • 15% colleague discount, free parking and many additional rewards.

We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves

Everything you'll love

To ensure we balance moments where we know we need to collaborate together and the need for flexibility, Asda has a hybrid way of working with a minimum 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices.Over and above this, each area of Asda may have additional requirements which may require spending more days in the office, visiting suppliers, stores or depots.

You will also get an excellent benefits package including:

  • Discretionary company bonus
  • Company pension up to 7% matched
  • 15% colleague discount in store and online
  • Free access to wellbeing services such as Wagestream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas.
  • Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
  • Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.

We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves

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Rewards and Recognition

Benefits you’ll only find here

10% off Asda pet insurance

10% off selected Asda Pharmacy services

10% off Asda Tyres

10% off Asda Travel insurance

20% off Asda Mobile bundles

Free remote GP service

Available to you, your partner and your children, 24/7, year round.

Pension

Save for retirement with up to 7% matched contributions from Asda.

Free physiotherapy consultations

Helping you and your partner take care of yourselves with 8 free sessions per year.

Colleague discounts

15% off at our stores - get discounts on groceries and George all year round.

Car cash allowance

Eligible colleagues will receive a cash allowance as part of their benefits package. In addition, all salaried colleagues can choose to register for the Salary Sacrifice Electric Car scheme*.

(*Conditions apply)

Mortgage advice

Whether you’re a first-time buyer, renewing your mortgage, looking at buy to lets, or simply after some advice in getting a mortgage, get free* unbiased advice through the Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB), one the UKs largest mortgage brokers.

Confidential support helpline

Find free emotional, practical, and financial support that’s fully confidential, through a helpline that’s available 24/7, year round.

Cycle to work

Buy a bike through this scheme and save on tax and national insurance.

Financial support

Find financial wellbeing tools and support, including the ability to stream your pay.

Free eye tests

Head to our in store opticians for a free checkup and take care of your vision.

Bonus

Sharing our success with a discretionary bonus scheme for salaried colleagues that really rewards your contributions.

Cancer support

Guidance and support for you and your family, from before diagnosis, to treatment and beyond.

Paid time off

From holiday to sick leave and other types of leave, such as parental leave.

Mental health support

Access free mental health support for you and your family.

Support and advice with care

If you’re supporting older family or friends with care and support, find free, confidential information, expert support, and guidance about later life care for your loved ones through the Legal & General Care Concierge service.

Hybrid working

To ensure we balance moments where we know we need to collaborate together and the need for flexibility, Asda has a hybrid way of working with a minimum 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices. Each area of Asda may have additional requirements which may require spending more days in the office, visiting suppliers, stores or depots

Save money on every day spends

Access to hundreds of high-street discounted Vouchers, discounts on days out, gym memberships, airport parking, and more

Setting your loved ones up for the future

As part of the team, you’ll get life assurance.

Guaranteed contracted hours

All colleagues are guaranteed weekly contracted hours / guaranteed weekly shifts via their contract of employment which is agreed with the hiring manager.

Holiday buying

Once a year our salaried colleagues are able to buy up to 5 additional days holiday via salary sacrifice (subject to eligibility).

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Our commitment to the Armed Forces

Here at Asda, we’re dedicated to helping the Armed Forces rediscover their everything after service. We guarantee interviews for people who have left service and meet the minimum criteria for a role, provide leave for reservists’ training, support for cadet training, and employment opportunities for their partners. And that’s why we have over a thousand new colleagues from the Armed Forces Service Leaver Community join us every year.

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