HR & Payroll Manager

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

Job summary

A growing boutique commercial law firm in Monmouth seeks a HR & Payroll Manager. This role encompasses managing HR operations, overseeing payroll processes, and ensuring compliance with UK employment law. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in HR and payroll, alongside strong communication skills and attention to detail. The firm fosters a supportive environment and offers competitive salary along with generous benefits. Future hybrid working is a possibility as the firm expands.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Generous holiday entitlement

Free on-site parking

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a HR and/or payroll role, ideally within professional services.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience using recruitment platforms such as LinkedIn or Indeed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop HR policies, procedures, and contracts in line with UK employment law.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes including adverts, screening, interviews, and offers.
• Oversee payroll administration, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.

Skills

HR operations

Payroll administration

UK employment law

Employee relations

Recruitment processes

Communication skills

Education

CIPD Level 3 (or above) or working towards

Tools

Xero

LinkedIn

Indeed

Job description

HR & Payroll Manager

Location: Monmouth

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (DOE)

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

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.

The Opportunity

The HR & Payroll Manager will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality HR services across the firm, supporting managers and employees while ensuring compliance, consistency, and a positive workplace culture. The role will suit someone comfortable working autonomously, while collaborating closely with an established HR team and wider business.

There is scope for the role to evolve as the firm grows.

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

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 : #removed# /