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Pooja Bhat

Pooja Bhat

Lead - Business Projects
Bengaluru

Summary

Experienced lead in Business Project Management and Testing with 6 years of expertise in managing complex payroll projects. Proven track record in leading large-scale projects, coordinating with technology teams, and ensuring timely and accurate delivery. Adept at handling UAT processes, resolving technical issues, and improving business processes.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Lead – P&T

Tesco
11.2024 - Current
  • Managed payroll-related projects, including UAT changes for Oracle and Mainframe systems.
  • Led pay review projects, ensuring accuracy in payroll adjustments and compliance with regulations.
  • Conducted testing, identified process gaps, and collaborated with IT to implement improvements.
  • Provided timely reporting and decision support, handled technical queries, and ensured compliance with HMRC requirements.
  • Developed and maintained process documentation and trained new hires.

Senior Associate – Payroll and HR

Tesco
04.2019 - 11.2024
  • Handled end to end UK payroll transaction.
  • Ensured all the employees are paid accurately.
  • Responsible for ensuring payroll queries sent through emails/Zendesk are responded to within agreed TAT.
  • Responsible for ensuring 100% quality.
  • Handled Paternity process for the complete DC population.
  • Responsible for issuing credit payslip for colleagues who have been overpaid while leaving Tesco.
  • Part of NWT Quality assurance representing the team for a year.

Education

B.com -

PES
Bengaluru
03-2014

Skills

  • Project Management, Risk Management
  • Testing: Test Planning, Test Case Design, Defect Management

Certification

Continuous improvement Certification

Interests

Singing, Reading, Photography

Awards

Successful Pay Increase Project: Managed and executed a pay increase project for 23 depots in the DC in short span, ensuring smooth implementation of new rates without any issues., Comprehensive Reporting and Project Management: Effectively handled various reports and projects related to payroll changes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness., Process Improvement: Implemented four process improvements, saving up to 200 hours annually and delivering substantial monetary value., Awards and Recognition: Received numerous awards and accolades from Tesco and UK stakeholders for outstanding performance and contributions., Colleague Recognition: Acknowledged by a colleague for critical process support during high-pressure situations., Managerial Recognition: received spotlight award from management for the successful and error-free implementation of complex projects.

Software

Mainframe

Work and Pay Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Tally

Timeline

Lead – P&T

Tesco
11.2024 - Current

Senior Associate – Payroll and HR

Tesco
04.2019 - 11.2024

B.com -

PES

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