Operational Specialist 6 – Payroll

Asda; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail organization in Leeds is seeking an Operational Specialist 6 – Payroll to oversee Payroll processes and enhance HR operations. The candidate will be responsible for managing various leave entitlements and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure efficient service delivery. A strong background in HR operations and proficiency in HR technology are essential for success in this role. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount

Free parking

Wellbeing and support services

Qualifications

• Strong specialist experience in HR Operations or a similar role is essential.
• Ability to interpret/apply HR policies and legal frameworks to resolve problems.
• Numerate with strong spreadsheet skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient support for leave and absence plans.
• Support the execution of the Payroll services vision and strategy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across People functions.

Skills

Payroll systems proficiency

HR technology proficiency

Analytical skills

Spreadsheet skills

Job description

Job Title

Operational Specialist 6 – Payroll

Location

Britannia House

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours Per Week

37.5

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits.

Category

HR Generalists

Closing Date

22 October 2025

Overview

Would you like to be 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.

Hours note: 7 day operation, 5 days in 7 worked, 8-6pm service. 37.5 hour standard week. Shifts include 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm, 10am-6pm.

Role purpose and requirements

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 to resolve problems?

We are recruiting a Payroll Operations Specialist to support the seamless execution of Payroll processes, terms and conditions, plans, policies, and technologies, and address complex queries related to these processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and efficient support for various types of leave and absence plans within the organisation; provide support to colleagues, 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.
• Assist in designing and implementing standardised practices and procedures to ensure consistent delivery of services.
• Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels and across People functions (COEs, Business Partners and other People Services teams) as well as line managers and colleagues to deliver an exceptional colleague experience.
• Analyze business problems in these process areas and provide solutions that fit within the framework and policies of this specialist area.

Required specialist capabilities

• 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 with strong spreadsheet skills to aid use of technology

Find your everything at Asda

We are a values-led organisation and encourage openness, creativity, and collaboration. We conduct £300m worth of transactions weekly and serve 145,000 colleagues to put customers at the heart of what we do.

Benefits and work styles

Work Where it Works — our hybrid working approach combines home and office work. Benefits include:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 15% colleague discount (in store and online)
• Free parking
• Wellbeing and support services, employee assistance, and exclusive discounts

We encourage colleagues to bring their best and true selves to work. We are proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves.

Additional notes

We offer a hybrid working arrangement with minimum 3 days per week in a Home Office. Some areas may have additional in-office requirements.