High-Volume Payroll Clerk (9-Month Contract) – UK/US

Portfolio Payroll; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Portfolio Payroll is partnering with a leading global logistics operator to recruit an experienced Payroll Clerk for a 9-month fixed-term contract in Middlesbrough. The role is fully office-based and offers exposure to a major international transport fleet, with end-to-end payroll responsibilities across multiple regions.

You will manage high-volume processing for UK and US payrolls, collaborate with the Payroll Manager and two administrators, and ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of practical, hands-on payroll experience.
• Experience delivering end-to-end payroll across complex weekly and monthly schedules.
• Proficient in ADP and Sage systems.
• Skilled in maintaining smooth day-to-day operations while meeting deadlines.
• Strong numerical accuracy and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll for approx. 250 delivery drivers across multi-region portfolios.
• Manage 60 monthly UK payrolls and 150 weekly + 20-30 monthly US payrolls.
• Utilise ADP, Sage and Time & Attendance software to log hours and variances.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, compliance and service across all pay frequencies.
• Collaborate with Payroll Manager and two administrators to resolve queries.

Skills

Proven payroll background

High-volume processing

ADP & Sage expertise

BAU capabilities

Strong communication & organisation

Tools

ADP

Sage

Job description

Portfolio Payroll is partnering with a leading global logistics operator to recruit an experienced Payroll Clerk for a 9-month fixed-term contract in Middlesbrough. The role is fully office-based and offers exposure to a major international transport fleet, with end-to-end payroll responsibilities across multiple regions.

You will manage high-volume processing for UK and US payrolls, collaborate with the Payroll Manager and two administrators, and ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery