HR Onboarding Assistant Salary: £26,000 DOE TSR Legal is pleased to be working on behalf of a growing and progressive law firm that is looking to recruit a Payroll & HR Onboarding Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-focused individual to join a busy operations function and play a key role in payroll processing and the employee onboarding experience. The successful candidate will support accurate payroll administration while helping to deliver a smooth, professional and welcoming onboarding journey for new starters in a fast-paced and people-focused environment. The Role This position is responsible for supporting payroll processes and providing day-to-day HR and onboarding administration, working closely with the Operations Manager. Key Responsibilities Payroll Support Processing and updating the staff database Preparation and processing of the monthly payroll Maintaining accurate and up-to-date payroll records Liaising with team leaders to ensure salary payments, deductions and benefits are accurate Responding to employee payroll and payslip queries Submitting monthly pension contributions Supporting pension re-enrolment processes HR & Onboarding Coordination Providing general HR support to the Operations Manager Coordinating pre-employment checks, including right-to-work documentation and references Ensuring accuracy of employee information for both new and existing staff Preparing and issuing offer letters and employment contracts Ordering IT equipment and ensuring readiness for new and existing employees Scheduling induction sessions with team leaders and supporting a positive onboarding experience Maintaining onboarding trackers and ensuring all documentation is completed and filed Acting as a point of contact for new starters throughout their onboarding journey Handling initial HR enquiries General Administration Maintaining accurate employee records within HR systems Supporting reporting and audits related to payroll, onboarding and employee exits Assisting with continuous improvement of payroll and onboarding processes Providing general administrative support to the Operations Manager About You The ideal candidate will have: A minimum of one years experience in payroll administration Previous experience in HR administration (desirable) Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail Confident communication and interpersonal skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and experience using HR/payroll systems The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion Whats on Offer Starting salary of £26,000 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Birthday leave The opportunity to join a growing law firm with a supportive and collaborative culture How to Apply For further information or to apply for this role, please contact Rachel Phillips in confidence at TSR Legal: 02920 388100