Operational Reporting Manager (HR / People) - 18 Month Fixed Term Contract

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive leader to drive tactical reporting across our People function.

In this key role, you’ll collaborate with HR, Talent, and Business Operations to deliver high-quality reports that support data-driven decisions.

You’ll also help shape the future of strategic reporting by laying the groundwork for scalable, impactful analytics.

The Hiring Manager for the vacancy is Laura Agard

Please note: If you are applying for a Secondment opportunity, your benefits, including bonus, will continue to align to your current role, for further information please refer to the Secondment policy.

You will be responsible for:

• Own and manage the tactical reporting requirements across the People function, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of reports.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, clarify, and document reporting needs, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive repository of reporting requirements to support future strategic reporting initiatives.

• Design and deliver operational dashboards and reports using tools such as Excel, Tableau, or other HRIS/reporting platforms.

• Support the ad hoc data request process through regular governance meetings to ensure guidelines are adhered to.

• Partner with the Data Quality Manager to ensure data accuracy and consistency across all people-related reports and dashboards.

• Support ad hoc reporting needs from HR, Talent, and other business units, providing insights and recommendations where appropriate.

• Partner with People Analytics and IT teams to transition from tactical to strategic reporting, ensuring a smooth handover of documented requirements.

• Manage external legislative and compliance reporting, ensuring timely, accurate submissions in line with regulatory requirements.

• Continuously improve reporting processes and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all sensitive information and adhere to data protection regulations.

You will need:

• Knowledge of Data Reporting Tools: Proficiency in data reporting tools and software.

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.

• Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail to ensure data accuracy.

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and provide data-driven insights that support business goals.

• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to present data insights clearly and effectively.

• Experience in Data Reporting: Previous experience in a data reporting role is desirable.:

• Relevant qualification in data analytics, statistics, or a related field.

Desirable:

• CIPD Qualification: CIPD qualification or equivalent is desirable.

• Experience in HR Data Reporting

• Familiarity with data governance and privacy best practices.

• Understanding of strategic workforce planning and HR metrics

What's in it for you:

We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work. Click Here to find out more!

Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary
Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
Private medical insurance
26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years’ service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing

About us:

Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is 'Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day'. Serving means more than a transactional relationship with our customers. It means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, for the communities we are part of and for the planet.

We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. At Tesco, we not only celebrate diversity, but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued, and make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities. We're a big business with diverse working patterns and many business areas which means that we can find something that works for you. Everyone is welcome at Tesco.

We have recently announced that we will be moving towards a more blended working week – combining office and remote working. Our offices will continue to be where we connect, collaborate and innovate. Please talk to us to about how this can work for you.

NOTE: Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details on your agreed start date.

We're proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please visit https://www.tesco-careers.com/accessibility