Human Resources Payroll Coordinator

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm based in Edinburgh is seeking a Human Resources Payroll Coordinator. The role involves payroll management, employee onboarding, and supporting HR-related queries. Ideal candidates will possess strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills while promoting a positive work environment.

Benefits

Gain valuable experience in a leading law firm.

Supportive and dynamic team.

Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills essential.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills required.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and needs is vital.

Responsibilities

• Support employee onboarding/offboarding processes.
• Manage sickness/holiday tracking and payroll queries.
• Assist with HR system setup and employee communications.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational

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04.06.2025

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Job Description:

Human Resources Payroll Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

• Support employee onboarding/offboarding processes.
• HR Queries: Be the first point of contact for HR-related queries.
• Payroll Management help with monthly payroll (input, check, report), handling payroll queries, and checking overtime requests etc.
• Absence Management: Manage sickness/holiday tracking.
• HR System Support: Help with HR system setup and data migration. (Employment-Hero)
• Ops/Admin Support: Support basic ops/admin tasks as needed.
• Assist with HR reporting.
• Employee Communications: Manage employee comms & docs (contracts, policy updates).
• Facilities/Admin/Projects: Pick up light facilities/admin or projects (e.g., engagement, training coordination).
• Employee Relations: Foster a positive work environment and manage employee relations, including addressing employee concerns.

What We're Looking For

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and needs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in HR and payroll.
• Good understanding of HR systems to instil best practice in managing people and associated people processes.
• Knowledge of HMRC payroll regulations and employment law (desirable).
• Proficiency in payroll processing, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and policies.

Working Arrangement

• Full-Time, 4/5 days per week (2/4 days in office, depending on agreed days)

Why Join Us?

• Gain valuable experience in a leading law firm.
• Work with a supportive and dynamic team.
• Tuckers Solicitors is committed to diversity and inclusion.
• We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees.

About Us

Tuckers Solicitors are a leading Legal Aid and Private Client criminal defence firm with a history dating back to 1984.

Our nationwide team of expert lawyers provides high-quality legal representation, successfully defending clients across a full range of criminal offences.

We are recognised by Chambers, The Legal 500 and Spears 500 for our dedication to excellence and integrity. We are an award-winning firm, with accolades including Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year, Justice Human Rights Lawyer of the Year, and The Law Society's Solicitor of the Year Award.

We are proud that our partners include the current president of the law society and past presidents of the Birmingham, Kent and Manchester law societies, as well as presidents of the London, and The West London criminal law courts solicitor’s association.

While we are a well-established business, we are entering an exciting period of transformation and growth, bringing the dynamic energy of a start-up to our operations.