Senior Manager - People and Payroll Services

About the role
To Lead, Direct and Control all Payroll teams and associated processes with the objective of paying our colleagues accurately and on time. The position requires working closely with Senior Personnel Managers in UK.
You will be responsible for
 Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence 
-  Developing and leading an impactful team, giving them the opportunities to be their best 
-  Delivering on agreed Business SLA’s for the payroll team consistently  
- Communicating performance of the team to relevant partners and payroll teams 
-  Providing leadership over direct reports and lead all aspects of staffing or headcount n the payroll function 
-  Overseeing internal and external audits related to the payroll function 
-  Effective succession planning 
-  Reviewing and Controlling the overall efficiency of all people related activities in the department like Hiring, 
Performance Appraisal’s, Talent Management, Rewards and Recognition and Salary increments 
-  Utilization of Human Resources and infrastructure as per budgeted numbers in an efficient manner 
-  Utilization and allocation of staff welfare budgets 
-  Delivering efficiency increase year on year as per the set strategic objectives 
-  Strengthening relationship with relevant payroll contacts through regular connects
You will need
Adv MS Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint  
10 plus years of work experience in a transactional 
Eye-to-Detail,Planning & Organising, Process Mapping 
service based environment preferred. Background of 
Tools and Techniques, People Policies and Processes, 
working in a UK Payroll environment is desirable 
KPIs and SLAs, Problem Solving, Process Coaching, 
though it’s not a must.
Operations Delivery, Analysis and Judgement, 
Stakeholder Management, Improve team performance 
and productivity,Operations Management
Whats in it for you?
At Tesco, we are committed to providing the best for you. 
 
As a result, our colleagues enjoy a unique, differentiated, market- competitive reward package, based on the current industry practices, for all the work they put into serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day. 
 
Our Tesco Rewards framework consists of pillars - Fixed Pay, Incentives, and Benefits.  
 
Total Rewards offered at Tesco is determined by four principles - simple, fair, competitive, and sustainable. 
 
Salary - Your fixed pay is the guaranteed pay as per your contract of employment. 
 
Performance Bonus - Opportunity to earn additional compensation bonus based on performance, paid annually 
 
Leave & Time-off - Colleagues are entitled to 30 days of leave (18 days of Earned Leave, 12 days of Casual/Sick Leave) and 10 national and festival holidays, as per the company’s policy. 
 
Making Retirement Tension-FreeSalary - In addition to Statutory retirement beneets, Tesco enables colleagues to participate in voluntary programmes like NPS and VPF. 
 
Health is Wealth - Tesco promotes programmes that support a culture of health and wellness including insurance for colleagues and their family. Our medical insurance provides coverage for dependents including parents or in-laws. 
 
Mental Wellbeing - We offer mental health support through self-help tools, community groups, ally networks, face-to-face counselling, and more for both colleagues and dependents.  
 
Financial Wellbeing - Through our financial literacy partner, we offer one-to-one financial coaching at discounted rates, as well as salary advances on earned wages upon request.  
 
Save As You Earn (SAYE) - Our SAYE programme allows colleagues to transition from being employees to Tesco shareholders through a structured 3-year savings plan.  
 
Physical Wellbeing - Our green campus promotes physical wellbeing with facilities that include a cricket pitch, football field, badminton and volleyball courts, along with indoor games, encouraging a healthier lifestyle. 
About Us
At Tesco, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in treating everyone fairly and with respect, valuing individuality and uniqueness to create a true sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are deeply embedded in our values—we treat people how they want to be treated. Our goal is for all colleagues to feel they can be themselves at work, and we are committed to helping them thrive. Across the Tesco group, we are building an inclusive workplace that actively celebrates the cultures, personalities, and preferences of our colleagues, who in turn contribute to the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

At Tesco Bengaluru, we are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, highlighting our commitment to creating a supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We are dedicated to offering equal opportunities for all candidates and encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. Our recruitment process is fully accessible, and we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments during interviews. If you need any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know. We are here to ensure that everyone has the chance to succeed.

We also believe in fostering a work environment where you can excel both professionally and personally. Our hybrid model allows you to work flexibly—spend 60% of your week collaborating in person with colleagues at our office locations or local sites, and the rest of the time working remotely. We understand that everyone’s life journey is unique, whether you are starting your career, pursuing passions, or navigating life changes, and we are here to support you. Flexibility is a core part of our culture, and we encourage open conversations about how we can best accommodate your needs, so talk to us throughout your application process on the support required.

When you join Tesco Bengaluru in this role, you'll be employed by Tesco Bengaluru Private Limited, the Tesco legal entity responsible for your employment.