Overview
Operations Specialist 19 – Time Off & Leave – Leeds, LS27 0DQ
Job Title
Operations Specialist 19 – Time Off & Leave
Location
Britannia House
Employment Type
Full time
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Hours Per Week
37.5
Salary
Competitive salary plus benefits.
Category
HR Generalists
Closing Date
3 February 2026
The Operations Specialist is responsible for the accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of HR operational services within their assigned process
Reporting to the Lead Operations Specialist, the role holder will execute day-to-day transactions, respond to colleague and manager queries, and support the smooth operation of processes across ASDA. They will also contribute to continuous improvement by identifying issues, suggesting enhancements, and helping to maintain a strong customer and service focus.
As part of the People Services team, the Operations Specialist will ensure services are delivered to a high standard, providing a consistent and positive colleague experience while upholding data integrity, policy compliance, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Service Delivery & Transaction Management
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Deliver day-to-day transactions and services accurately, efficiently, and in line with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
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Manage and resolve colleague and manager queries
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Maintain a deep understanding of HR policies, processes, and systems
Quality, Compliance & Process Adherence
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Adhere to defined quality standards, operating procedures, and compliance requirements
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Support the identification and resolution of recurring service issues
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Ensure all work is completed in compliance with UK employment legislation, company policies, and audit requirements.
Customer Experience & Service Excellence
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Provide excellent customer service to colleagues and line managers
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Proactively identify opportunities to enhance the colleague experience and streamline service interactions.
Continuous Improvement & Collaboration
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Support the Lead Operations Specialist and Operations Manager in identifying and implementing process improvements.
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Provide feedback and insights from day-to-day operations
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Participate in process reviews, and training initiatives
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Stay up to date with HR trends, policies, and system updates
Skills & Experience
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Strong understanding of operational processes
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Demonstrable experience in delivering high-volume shared services transactions with accuracy and attention to detail.
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Proven ability to manage and prioritise workloads to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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Excellent customer service and communication skills, with an ability to handle sensitive matters professionally.
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Proficient in systems and digital tools
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to spot trends and suggest solutions.
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Team player with a collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
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:
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Discretionary company bonus
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Company pension up to 7% matched
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15% colleague discount in store and online
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Free access to wellbeing services such as Stream, 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.
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Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
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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
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.













