Cockney put on payroll, creating resentment (3)
I believe the answer is:
ire
This clue is a double definition.
'cockney put on payroll' is the first definition.
('hire' - to hire someone is to put them on your payroll - said with the 'H' dropped - a cockney accent.)
'resentment' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'creating' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for ire that I've seen before include "Outrage" , "Hot temper" , "passion" , "'Anger, wrath (3)'" , "resentment" .)