Payroll and HR Systems Support Officer

The Law Society; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Law Society is seeking a Payroll and HR Systems Administrator to provide essential advice and support on payroll processing and HR systems. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, enhancing HR systems, and contributing to a progressive organisation committed to equality and diversity.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Generous flexible benefits package

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Experience in Payroll and HR systems administration.
• Proficiency in HR and Payroll Information Systems (especially iTrent).
• Knowledge of HR and payroll regulations and GDPR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line advice on payroll and benefits processing.
• Support monthly and year-end payroll processes.
• Maintain HR systems and related intranet content.

Skills

Payroll administration

HR Systems administration

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Tools

iTrent

Job description

The Role

In this role, you will provide first-line advice and guidance on payroll and benefits processing, compliance, discrepancies, and queries. You will support the Payroll and Benefits Lead with monthly and year-end processes, assist with internal and external audit processes, and support the administration of workplace pension schemes and other employee benefits. Additionally, you will be responsible for regularly updating payroll and benefits-related intranet content.

You will also support the HR Systems and Information Lead by providing technical advice and guidance on HR systems. This includes assisting with user training, systems administration, enhancements, testing, and upgrades. You will help maintain the HR report repository and training materials, and regularly update HR systems-related intranet content.

Furthermore, you will stay updated with HR and payroll legislation and best practices, identify opportunities for continuous business improvement, and ensure compliance with GDPR regulations while maintaining accurate records.

What we're looking for

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrable experience in Payroll and HR Systems administration, proficiency in HR and Payroll Information Systems (particularly iTrent), and strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills. You should be able to handle sensitive information confidentially, have knowledge of HR and payroll regulations and GDPR compliance, and be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

If you are a proactive and solution-oriented professional looking to make a significant impact in a new role, we would love to hear from you!

This is an excellent opportunity to work with contemporary thinkers in a progressive membership organisation. The successful candidate will join a strong brand with a reputation for excellence and legal expertise, committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, and fostering a culture of trust, clarity, excellence, and respect.

What's in it for you

Please be cautious if you plan on using generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in your application. While AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Copilot are not wholly discouraged, we want to learn about you, your values, skills, and experience. Generic and unedited AI-generated answers may result in your application being nullified.

We offer hybrid working, a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment, and opportunities for career development within a professional organisation.

Please note: internal applicants will be subject to Pay Policy.

The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. We negotiate with and lobby regulators, government, and decision-makers, and provide training and advice to support, protect, and promote solicitors.