Payroll Clerk (12-Month Fixed Term Contract) at Global Commissioning – Whitstable, England

Were 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 youre confident running payroll processes, enjoy working to deadlines, and like being the go-to person for payroll queries, this could be a great fit.

- 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

- 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 NetSuite or similar is advantageous)

- 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