Manager - People Risk &Controls

About the role

• Development and optimisation of end-to-end Controls Frameworks as part of our "1 RACM" initiative across all key people processes, across in scope markets with a
• particular focus on TBS
• Supports controls, issue and audit remediation work, partnering with the 1stline teams to ensure this is completed timely
• Managing stakeholders, content and presentation to senior stakeholders
• Assesses SOD for People roles in our systems, ensuring access and conflicts are managed appropriately
• Supports 1st line with External Reporting obligations including CSRD
• Business Partnering with 3rd line teams in Internal and External Audit, and 2nd line teams such as Group Risk
• Review and support the design and operational effectiveness testing of key and non-key controls by working with the testing team in India
• Provide guidance to control performers/owners and other key stakeholders
• Re-engineer procedures, policy, process, controls to mitigate risk
• Work with the wider People R&C team and transformation teams to ensure control requirements are built into new system design

What is in it for you

• At Tesco, we are committed to providing the best for you.
• As a result, our colleagues enjoy a unique, differentiated, market- competitive reward package, based on the current industry practices, for all the work they put into serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day.
• Our Tesco Rewards framework consists of pillars - Fixed Pay, Incentives, and Benefits.
• Total Rewards offered at Tesco is determined by four principles - simple, fair, competitive, and sustainable.
• Salary -Your fixed pay is the guaranteed pay as per your contract of employment.
• Performance Bonus -Opportunity to earn additional compensation bonus based on performance, paid annually
• Leave & Time-off - Colleagues are entitled to 30 days of leave (18 days of Earned Leave, 12 days of Casual/Sick Leave) and 10 national and festival holidays, as per the company’s policy.
• Making Retirement Tension-FreeSalary - In addition to Statutory retirement beneets, Tesco enables colleagues to participate in voluntary programmes like NPS and VPF.
• Health is Wealth - Tesco promotes programmes that support a culture of health and wellness including insurance for colleagues and their family. Our medical insurance provides coverage for dependents including parents or in-laws.
• Mental Wellbeing - We offer mental health support through self-help tools, community groups, ally networks, face-to-face counselling, and more for both colleagues and dependents.
• Financial Wellbeing - Through our financial literacy partner, we offer one-to-one financial coaching at discounted rates, as well as salary advances on earned wages upon request.
• Save As You Earn (SAYE) - Our SAYE programme allows colleagues to transition from being employees to Tesco shareholders through a structured 3-year savings plan.
• Physical Wellbeing - Our green campus promotes physical wellbeing with facilities that include a cricket pitch, football field, badminton and volleyball courts, along with indoor games, encouraging a healthier lifestyle.

You will be responsible for

• Stakeholder management
• Project planning
• Progress monitoring
• Risk & issue management
• Managing dependencies
• Governance and Review

You will need

Relevant certification is preferred but not essential (ACA/ACCA/CIA etc)

Controls knowledge in Compliance, IT and Audit

Control Transformation

• Finance awareness including ICFR
• Enterprise controls and compliance
• HR controls knowledge is desirable but not essential
• Internal and External Audit

Team Management/ People Management

• Presentation skills
• Retail Sector knowledge
• Critical thinking

Business Partnering

Attention to detail

PrioritisationACA/ACCA/CIA)

About us

At Tesco, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in treating everyone fairly and with respect, valuing individuality and uniqueness to create a true sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are deeply embedded in our values—we treat people how they want to be treated. Our goal is for all colleagues to feel they can be themselves at work, and we are committed to helping them thrive. Across the Tesco group, we are building an inclusive workplace that actively celebrates the cultures, personalities, and preferences of our colleagues, who in turn contribute to the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

At Tesco Bengaluru, we are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, highlighting our commitment to creating a supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We are dedicated to offering equal opportunities for all candidates and encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. Our recruitment process is fully accessible, and we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments during interviews. If you need any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know. We are here to ensure that everyone has the chance to succeed.

We also believe in fostering a work environment where you can excel both professionally and personally. Our hybrid model allows you to work flexibly—spend 60% of your week collaborating in person with colleagues at our office locations or local sites, and the rest of the time working remotely. We understand that everyone’s life journey is unique, whether you are starting your career, pursuing passions, or navigating life changes, and we are here to support you. Flexibility is a core part of our culture, and we encourage open conversations about how we can best accommodate your needs, so talk to us throughout your application process on the support required.

When you join Tesco Bengaluru in this role, you'll be employed by Tesco Bengaluru Private Limited, the Tesco legal entity responsible for your employment.