Human Resources Payroll Administrator

Tuckers Solicitors; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a People & Operations Coordinator to enhance their HR and administrative functions. This role offers the opportunity to manage payroll, support employee onboarding, and maintain personnel records in a dynamic environment. You'll be the first point of contact for HR queries and play a key role in fostering positive employee relations. Join a supportive team at a leading law firm known for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on the organization’s transformation and growth.

Benefits

Flexible workload adjustments

Experience at a leading law firm

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in HR and payroll processing is essential.
• Understanding of legal compliance and best practices in people management.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll and handle HR queries effectively.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes for employees.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Integrity and ethical judgment

Flexibility

Education

Experience in HR and payroll

Understanding of HR systems

Knowledge of HMRC payroll regulations

Tools

Employment-Hero

Job description

People & Operations Coordinator (or HR & Admin Coordinator)

Key Responsibilities

1. Payroll Management: Run monthly payroll via your new system (input, check, report), handle payroll queries, and check reports.
2. Employee Offboarding: Support onboarding and offboarding processes.
3. Personnel Records: Maintain personnel records accurately.
4. HR Queries: Serve as the first point of contact for HR-related questions.
5. Absence Management: Track sickness and holiday leave.
6. HR System Support: Assist with HR system setup and data migration (Employment-Hero).
7. Ops/Admin Support: Provide support for basic operations/admin tasks as needed.
8. HR Reporting: Assist in preparing HR reports.
9. Employee Communications: Manage employee communications and documentation (contracts, policy updates).
10. Facilities/Admin/Projects: Handle light facilities, admin, or project tasks (e.g., engagement, training coordination).
11. Employee Relations: Foster a positive work environment and address employee concerns.

What We're Looking For

• Excellent problem-solving skills
• High integrity and ethical judgment
• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organizational skills

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

• Some experience in HR and payroll
• Good understanding of HR systems and best practices in people management
• Knowledge of HMRC payroll regulations and employment law (desirable)
• Proficiency in payroll processing and legal compliance

Working Arrangement

• Part-time or full-time
• Flexible workload adjustments

Why Join Us?

• Gain valuable experience at a leading law firm
• Work with a supportive, dynamic team

Equal Opportunities

• Committed to diversity and inclusion
• Welcoming applicants from all backgrounds

About Us

Tuckers Solicitors is a leading Legal Aid and Private Client criminal defence firm established in 1984. Our nationwide team provides high-quality legal representation across criminal offences. Recognized by Chambers, The Legal 500, and Spears 500, we have received numerous accolades, including Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year and The Law Society's Solicitor of the Year Award. Our partners include current and past presidents of various law societies and associations. We are entering an exciting period of transformation and growth, blending established expertise with innovative energy.