HR & Payroll Manager

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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 firms 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
• Coordinate internal and external training activity

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. xbpsjku

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
• 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
• MondayFriday, 37.5 hours per week (9:00am5:30pm)
• 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 :