Our new payroll services, supported by the People and Money system, went live in April 2022. We want to offer the best possible support to any staff who need assistance around the launch.
We want to offer the best possible support to any staff who need assistance around the launch of our new payroll services.
In addition to the Payroll Services tools and information mentioned earlier, you can check your payslip and information such as your bank account details in People and Money.
Any staff member with a query about their pay or about something that affects their pay can phone 0131 651 5151 or email payqueries@ed.ac.uk from now until the end of June.
This pay query service will have extended opening hours for the two weeks around the April and May pay days. June opening hours will be decided based on demand and added to the People and Money staff web pages.
| Week commencing |
Helpline opening hours |
| 25 April |
8am - 8pm |
| 2 May |
8am - 8pm |
| 9 May |
9am - 5pm |
| 16 May |
9am - 5pm |
| 23 May |
8am - 8pm |
| 30 May |
8am - 8pm |
Payroll Procedures
Payroll procedures are on the Finance Specialist Services SharePoint site.
Pay Dates
In general, pay day for the University is the 28th of each month; unless it falls on a weekend, in which case it is the Friday preceding the 28th.
Tax Matters
The Payroll Services section liaises with HM Revenue & Customs and is responsible for deducting income tax from employees' salaries.
National Insurance Contributions
The UK Government is increasing National Insurance contributions by 1.25% from April 2022 onwards. You will therefore see a proportional rise in National Insurance deductions for the eligible part of your earnings, which is your earnings less any salary sacrifice such as pensions or childcare vouchers.
Payroll Forms
Payroll Office forms available to download are listed below.
Payslip
Information relating to Online Payslip
Cycle to Work Scheme
University of Edinburgh employees can make savings on the cost of a bike and equipment for commuting to work.
Interest free bike loan
Staff can apply for an interest-free bike loan to purchase a bike or motorcycle and associated safety clothing and equipment.
Interest free public transport loan
The University of Edinburgh provides staff with an interest free transport loan for purchasing a bus or train season ticket which is then paid back in installments from your salary.
