Interim HR Advisor (Payroll & Pensions)

Morgan Law; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is recruiting an Interim HR Advisor for an initial 6-month contract in London. The role requires presence in the office 4 days a week and includes responsibilities such as administering pension schemes, processing payroll changes, and providing HR support. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in HR environments.

Qualifications

• Administer final salary pension schemes.
• Monitor and advise on sickness absence.
• Provide HR advice and support.

Responsibilities

• Collate and process monthly payroll changes.
• Promote staff wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate records in the HR system.
• Contribute to HR projects.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Experience in payroll and pension administration

Knowledge of occupational health services

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to handle sensitive information

Experience working in an HR or office environment

Familiarity with HR systems and IT tools

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for an Interim HR Advisor for an initial contract period of 6 months. This role is based in London, with a requirement of 4 days present in the offices and one day working from home, salary £38,000.

Responsibilities

• Administer final salary pension schemes (NHS and Civil Service)
• Collate and process monthly payroll changes in partnership with Finance
• Monitor and advise on sickness absence and manage Occupational Health referrals
• Promote staff wellbeing and liaise with the Employee Assistance Programme provider
• Maintain accurate records in the CIPHR HR system
• Provide HR advice and support to managers and staff across the organisation
• Contribute to HR projects and cover colleagues when required
• Produce annual pay review reports and complete national statistical returns

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in payroll and pension administration
• Knowledge of occupational health services
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Experience working in an HR or office environment
• Familiarity with HR systems and IT tools

If you are keen to be considered for this role, please get in touch ASAP