HR and Payroll Coordinator

Leading US firm is hiring an HR & Payroll Coordinator on a permanent basis; this is an exciting opportunity to join the HR team of a premier law firm.

• Salary up to £43,000
• Hybrid Working (3 days in the office / 2 days remote working)
• 9:30am - 5:30pm

The successful HR & Payroll Coordinator will need to be an organised team player with sharp attention to detail and problem solving skills.

HR & Payroll Coordinator Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor Payroll and HR inboxes on a daily basis
• Primary contact for all payroll related queries
• Primary contact for all HR benefits (medical, dental, GP, Cycle to Work Scheme)
• Responsible for pension administration e.g., opt-in, opt-out, monthly pension upload etc.
• Liaise with Finance department regarding payroll queries, reporting and reconciliation
• Generate and analyse payroll and HR reports
• Assist HR team with the employee life cycle processes i.e., onboarding, offboarding and change in terms of employment
• Maintaining HR data in Workday to ensure accuracy
• Provide payroll training/updates to members of HR team

HR & Payroll Coordinator Key Skills & Requirements:

• Experience in an HR role within a professional services environment, ideally a law firm

• Experience of payroll administration and benefit administration
• Knowledge of pension processes and statutory payments
• Strong knowledge of Excel, (including v-lookups and pivot tables) and knowledge of Workday is preferable
• Good reporting and data analysis skills
• Proactive, organised, and responsive with an ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to always demonstrate discretion and confidentiality