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Payroll Clerk

Job in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK
Listing for: Global Commissioning Limited
Contract position
Listed on 2026-02-20
Job specializations:
  • HR/Recruitment
    HRIS Professional, Recruiter, HR / Recruitment Consultant, HR Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Payroll Clerk (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)

We’re looking for a detail-focused Payroll Clerk to join us on a 12-month fixed term contract 3 x days per week and take ownership of payroll administration within a growing international business.

This is a hands‑on role where accuracy, reliability, and consistency are essential, supporting employees across the UK and Europe.

If you’re confident running payroll processes, enjoy working to deadlines, and like being the go‑to person for payroll queries, this could be a great fit.

What you’ll be doing
  • Managing payroll administration end to end
  • Working closely with external payroll providers in the UK and Europe
  • Preparing, checking, and submitting payroll data accurately and on time
  • Processing starters, leavers, salary changes, and deductions
  • Maintaining accurate payroll records and supporting audits where required
  • Responding to payroll queries professionally and confidentially
  • Ensuring payroll processes comply with internal policies and local legislation
  • Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes and controls
What we’re looking for
  • Previous experience in a Payroll Clerk or Payroll Administrator role
  • Experience working with external payroll providers
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
  • Ability to manage fixed payroll deadlines calmly and efficiently
  • Confident communicator with good written and verbal skills
  • Solid Excel skills
  • Experience using payroll systems or ERP platforms (Oracle Net Suite or similar is advantageous)
What’s In It For You
  • 12-month fixed term contract for 3 days per week
  • 5% company pension contribution
  • 20 days annual leave, increasing annually up to 25 days – Pro Rata
  • Life insurance
  • Private medical insurance

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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