HR & Payroll Manager

TSR-Legal; Monmouth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique commercial law firm in Monmouth seeks an experienced HR & Payroll Manager to manage HR operations and payroll, support employee engagement, and maintain compliance with UK employment law. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, proven HR experience, and familiarity with HR systems. This full-time, permanent role offers competitive salary and benefits, with potential for hybrid working in the future.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Generous holiday entitlement

Free on-site parking

Supportive and friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Experience managing payroll processes is desirable.
• Familiarity with HR requirements within the legal sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop HR policies in line with UK law.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Oversee payroll administration and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Proven experience in a HR and/or payroll role

Strong knowledge of UK employment law

Excellent organisational skills

High level of confidentiality

Strong communication skills

Education

CIPD Level 3 (or above) or working towards

Tools

HR and payroll systems (e.g. Xero)

Recruitment platforms (LinkedIn, Indeed)

Job description

HR & Payroll Manager
Location: Monmouth
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 (DOE)
Job Type: Full-time, permanent

The Opportunity

TSR Legal is working with a growing boutique commercial law firm with offices in Monmouth to appoint a HR & Payroll Manager for a newly created role. This position has been introduced to support the firm’s continued growth and people strategy and will work closely with the existing HR function and senior leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for an skilled HR professional to manage HR operations and payroll while playing a key role in shaping people, culture, and engagement within a collaborative professional services environment.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Employee Relations

• Maintain and develop HR policies, procedures, and contracts in line with UK employment law
• Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and staff
• Manage employee relations matters professionally, escalating where appropriate

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes including adverts, screening, interviews, and offers
• Coordinate onboarding, inductions, and pre-employment checks
• Support workforce planning and maintain talent pipelines

Performance & Development

• Support appraisal and performance management processes
• Assist managers with objective setting and development planning
• Coordinate internal and external training activity

Payroll & HR Systems

• Oversee payroll administration, ensuring accuracy and timely processing
• Liaise with finance and external providers as required
• Maintain HR systems, records, and GDPR compliance
• Produce HR metrics and reports (absence, turnover, performance data)

About the Firm

The firm is a specialist commercial practice with a close-knit team and a strong reputation in its field. While the work is high quality and fast-paced, the culture is supportive and collaborative, with direct access to senior leadership and genuine investment in employee development. The firm has ambitious growth plans and is looking to strengthen its internal HR capability to support this next phase.

About You

Essential

• Proven experience in a HR and/or payroll role, ideally within professional services
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Experience with HR and payroll systems (e.g. Xero or similar)
• Experience using recruitment platforms such as LinkedIn or Indeed
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism

Desirable

• CIPD Level 3 (or above) or working towards
• Experience managing payroll processes
• Familiarity with HR requirements within the legal sector

Key Competencies

• Proactive and solutions-focused
• Able to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong attention to detail
• Approachable, credible, and resilient

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Free on-site parking
• Supportive and friendly working environment

Working Hours & Location

• Full-time, permanent role
• Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours per week (9:00am–5:30pm)
• Office-based in Monmouth, with potential for hybrid working in the future

Next Steps

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Rachel Phillips at TSR Legal. Applications will be handled discreetly : 02920 388100 / [e-mail]