Payroll Clerk

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 working alongside a leading global logistics operator who are seeking an experienced Payroll Clerk to manage end-to-end processing on an initial 9-month fixed-term contract. This fully office-based role in Middlesbrough offers complexity, autonomy, and the chance to support a major international transport fleet.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing multi-region portfolios - Oversee end-to-end payroll delivery for a total headcount of approximately 250 delivery drivers.
• End-to-end payroll oversight - Manage 60 monthly UK payrolls alongside 150 weekly and 20-30 monthly US payrolls.
• System ownership - Utilise ADP, Sage, and Time & Attendance (T&A) software to log hours, manage variances, and ensure smooth delivery.
• Quality assurance - Maintain high standards of accuracy, compliance, and service across all varied pay frequencies.
• Stakeholder collaboration - Work closely with the Payroll Manager and two dedicated administrators to resolve queries and support the team.

Ideal Experience

• Proven payroll background - Minimum of 2 years of practical, hands-on payroll experience.
• High-volume processing - Comfortable delivering end-to-end payroll across complex weekly and monthly international schedules.
• ADP & Sage expertise - Confident navigating, processing, and delivering payroll through ADP and Sage systems.
• BAU capabilities - Skilled in maintaining smooth day-to-day operations while managing competing driver timelines.
• Strong communication & organisation - Able to work efficiently within a head office team environment with exceptional numerical accuracy.

Contract Details

• 9-month fixed-term contract / Temporary contract (Maternity Cover)
• Salary of £28,000 - £30,000 FTE (pro-rata)
• Fully office-based in Middlesbrough
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm
• Reporting directly to the Payroll Manager

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The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.