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
Bengaluru03-2014
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