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. xsngvjr
The firm has ambitious growth plans and is looking to strengthen its internal HR capability to support this next phase.
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 :