IRIS Software Group jobs

HR Trainee (Part Time 25 hrs) Manchester or Slough, UK Competitive + Bonus Permanent, part time At IRIS, we exist to simplify the lives of businesses, schools and organisations by providing software solutions and services that enhance compliance, efficiency and accuracy. Our technology gives customers the confidence to focus on what matters most, knowing their critical operational processes are supported by trusted solutions. As one of the UK's largest private software companies, we've been delivering innovative solutions to businesses, charities, schools and public sector organisations for over 40 years. Our software supports thousands of organisations every day, helping them stay compliant, improve productivity and achieve their goals. The Opportunity We're looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented HR Administrator (Level 1) to join our Education HR Consultancy Team on a part-time basis (25.5 hours per week) . This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build or further develop their HR career within a supportive and growing consultancy environment. You'll work closely with our HR Consultancy Manager and HR Consultants, supporting schools and education clients through the delivery of high-quality HR administration services. What You'll Be Doing - Producing contracts of employment, offer letters and HR documentation for education-sector clients using established templates. - Reviewing client information to ensure documentation aligns with agreed terms and conditions. - Advising clients on contract clauses where appropriate and escalating complex queries to the wider HR team. - Uploading and managing HR documentation in line with agreed service level agreements. - Supporting the HR Consultancy Manager and HR Consultants in delivering an effective HR service across the client base. - Assisting with the development and continuous improvement of our Contracts & Document Management system. - Working collaboratively with internal Payroll and VERA teams to support shared clients. - Contributing ideas to improve processes, service delivery and the effective use of technology. - Maintaining accurate records and ensuring confidentiality at all times. - Keeping up to date with employment legislation and HR best practice through training and continuous professional development. - Providing general administrative support and undertaking ad hoc duties as required. What We're Looking For - Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce high-quality, accurate documentation. - Excellent organisational and time management skills. - Strong customer service skills with the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues. - High level of IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. - Ability to manage competing priorities and work to strict deadlines. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - A proactive and self-motivated approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Strong problem-solving abilities and a willingness to learn. - A professional, confidential and customer-focused mindset. Desirable Skills & Experience - Willingness to study towards a CIPD qualification if not already held. Why Join IRIS? - Join a highly regarded HR Consultancy team supporting schools and education organisations across the UK. - Develop your HR knowledge and consultancy skills in a varied and rewarding role. - Gain exposure to a wide range of employee lifecycle activities and HR processes. - Receive ongoing training and development, including support towards professional qualifications. - Be part of a collaborative team that values customer service, continuous improvement and innovation.

Education Payroll & Pensions Specialist Remote, UK Competitive + Bonus + Benefits Permanent full time Join us in shaping the future of payroll software for schools and trusts We're looking for an experienced education payroll professional to help drive the development of Every Payroll, our payroll and pensions software designed specifically for the education sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has spent their career running or supporting payroll for schools, MATs, or Local Authorities and wants to use that expertise in a different way. You do not need previous Product Management experience. What matters most is your deep understanding of education payroll, pensions, legislation, and the day-to-day challenges faced by schools and trusts. Working closely with our Product Director, software engineers, and managed service teams, you'll act as the voice of the customer and the subject matter expert behind new system enhancements. You'll help ensure our software remains compliant, accurate, and fit for purpose as payroll and pension requirements continue to evolve. What you'll be doing - Using your education payroll expertise to influence and shape future product enhancements. - Translating payroll, pension, and legislative requirements into clear system improvements. - Reviewing payroll calculations, pension submissions, and statutory outputs to ensure accuracy and compliance. - Supporting the design, testing, and rollout of new functionality. - Providing expert guidance on education payroll processes, pay scales, and pension schemes. - Working closely with development teams to explain requirements and answer payroll-related questions. - Troubleshooting complex payroll and pension issues and helping identify long-term solutions. - Collaborating with internal teams and customers to understand challenges and improve user experience. - Identifying opportunities for automation, efficiency gains, and improved self-service functionality. What we're looking for We're interested in speaking with professionals who have substantial experience in: - End-to-end UK education payroll. - Payroll processing for Local Authority schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, and/or Single Academy Trusts. - The Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) and Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). - Pension submissions and reporting, including schemes and interfaces such as MDC, MCR, iConnect, Civica UPM, WYPF, and similar. - Experience with education payroll software such as Every Payroll, iTrent, Cintra, or similar platforms. - Interpreting payroll outputs and resolving payroll or pension calculation queries. - Keeping up to date with legislative, pension, and compliance changes affecting the education sector. It would be great if you also have - Experience supporting payroll system implementations, upgrades, or migrations. - Exposure to Agile ways of working, ticket management tools, or software development teams. - A CIPP qualification or equivalent payroll certification. Why this role is different It's an opportunity to take the education payroll knowledge you've built over your career and use it to influence the future direction of a payroll platform used by schools and trusts across the UK. You'll work alongside product and engineering specialists while becoming the go-to expert for education payroll and pensions within the business. If you're passionate about education payroll, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to make a broader impact across the sector, we'd love to hear from you.

Client Payroll Team Lead Manchester, UK (Hybrid) Competitive + Bonus Permanent full time Be the Payroll Expert Our Clients Trust At IRIS, we help organisations simplify the complex and focus on what matters most. As one of the UK's leading providers of payroll software and managed payroll services, we're looking for a talented Client Payroll Executive to join our growing team. If you're passionate about payroll, enjoy working directly with clients, and take pride in delivering exceptional service, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing As a Client Payroll Executive, you'll be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processing for a portfolio of clients across a variety of sectors. Your responsibilities will include: - Processing payrolls accurately and on time. - Acting as a trusted point of contact for payroll-related queries. - Ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements. - Producing payroll reports and supporting client decision-making. - Maintaining accurate payroll records and employee data. - Investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies. - Working collaboratively with internal teams to deliver an outstanding client experience. - Identifying opportunities to improve processes and service delivery. What We're Looking For Essential - Experience in payroll processing. - Experience managing multiple client payrolls simultaneously. - Payroll bureau or managed services experience. - Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation. - Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. - Outstanding customer service and communication skills. - Strong organisational and time-management abilities. - Experience using payroll software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. What You'll Get - Competitive salary and benefits package. - Ongoing professional development and training. - Career progression opportunities. - Supportive and inclusive working environment. - Opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients. - Access to industry leading payroll technology and expertise. Why IRIS? For over 45 years, IRIS has helped businesses operate more effectively through innovative software and services. Today, we support more than 100,000 organisations globally and continue to invest in our people, technology, and customers. Our values of Innovation, Making It Happen, Passion, Accountability, Customer Focus and Teamwork are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you're an experienced payroll professional or looking to take the next step in your career, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading organisation and make a real impact. Apply today and help shape the future of payroll services. Please note: We occasionally close vacancies early in the event that we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore we recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Client Payroll Executive Manchester, UK Competitive + Bonus Permanent full time Be the Payroll Expert Our Clients Trust At IRIS, we help organisations simplify the complex and focus on what matters most. As one of the UK's leading providers of payroll software and managed payroll services, we're looking for a talented Client Payroll Executive to join our growing team. If you're passionate about payroll, enjoy working directly with clients, and take pride in delivering exceptional service, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing As a Client Payroll Executive, you'll be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processing for a portfolio of clients across a variety of sectors. Your responsibilities will include: - Processing payrolls accurately and on time. - Acting as a trusted point of contact for payroll-related queries. - Ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements. - Producing payroll reports and supporting client decision-making. - Maintaining accurate payroll records and employee data. - Investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies. - Working collaboratively with internal teams to deliver an outstanding client experience. - Identifying opportunities to improve processes and service delivery. What We're Looking For Essential - Experience in payroll processing. - Experience managing multiple client payrolls simultaneously. - Payroll bureau or managed services experience. - Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation. - Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. - Outstanding customer service and communication skills. - Strong organisational and time-management abilities. - Experience using payroll software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. What You'll Get - Competitive salary and benefits package. - Ongoing professional development and training. - Career progression opportunities. - Supportive and inclusive working environment. - Opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients. - Access to industry leading payroll technology and expertise. Why IRIS? For over 45 years, IRIS has helped businesses operate more effectively through innovative software and services. Today, we support more than 100,000 organisations globally and continue to invest in our people, technology, and customers. Our values of Innovation, Making It Happen, Passion, Accountability, Customer Focus and Teamwork are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you're an experienced payroll professional or looking to take the next step in your career, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading organisation and make a real impact. Apply today and help shape the future of payroll services. Please note: We occasionally close vacancies early in the event that we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore we recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Marketing Events Specialist Remote, UK Competitive + Bonus + Benefits Permanent full time Role overview Events is one of our highest-performing demand-generation channels, and this role sits at its centre. The Events Specialist is responsible for planning, managing, and delivering the full events programme for IRIS Education across both the UK State and Independent and International (I&I) school markets. This includes in-person conferences, trade shows, roundtables, and digital events such as webinars and virtual summits. The role requires strong coordination with our Demand Generation Specialists across the UK State and Independent & International school markets to ensure events connect clearly with pipeline and campaign activity. The I&I market includes global event delivery, adding international scope to the workload. This is a busy, end-to-end events role covering strategy, logistics, speaker and content management, and post-event analysis. The successful candidate will be comfortable managing several events simultaneously, often at different stages of planning, and will bring the commercial focus and organisational rigour to keep everything on track across two distinct market segments. Key responsibilities Event planning and logistics Own the annual events calendar for IRIS Education, covering UK State and I&I markets. Manage end-to-end event logistics including venue sourcing and contracting, supplier management, AV requirements, catering, travel, marketing collateral, banners, merchandise and on-site delivery. Lead planning and execution for in-person events including trade shows, exhibitions, customer conferences, and roundtables. Oversee virtual and hybrid event delivery, working closely with the Demand Generation Specialists to align to campaign activity. Maintain event budgets, track spend, and report on cost per event and return on investment. Build and manage event timelines and project plans, ensuring all stakeholders meet agreed deadlines. Co-ordinate with external agencies on graphic design for banners, marketing collateral and sourcing, ordering and delivery of merchandise. Global event coordination (I&I) Plan and deliver international events for the Independent and International schools market, coordinating with the team and regional stakeholders. Manage logistics for events across multiple time zones and geographies, adapting event formats to local audience requirements where necessary. Build relationships with international venue partners, agencies, and event bodies relevant to the independent and international schools sector. Speaker selection and content Lead speaker identification, outreach, and coordination for all owned events, including customer, partner, and third-party speakers. Work with the Content Editor and product marketing to develop session proposals, run-of-show documents, and speaker briefing packs. Ensure event content is aligned to key messaging and audience priorities for each market. Support the creation of event-specific marketing collateral, working with the wider team on assets such as landing pages, email campaigns, and promotional materials. Digital events Manage the end-to-end delivery of webinars, virtual roundtables, and online product sessions. Work closely with Demand Generation Specialists to integrate digital events into broader campaign plans, ensuring strong registration pipelines and post-event follow-up. Own the technical set-up and delivery of digital events, including platform management (e.g. Teams, ON24, or equivalent), attendee communications, and on-day facilitation. Provide post-event data and analysis to support demand generation reporting and attribution. Stakeholder and relationship management Act as the primary point of contact for event sponsors, partners, and third-party organisers. Brief internal stakeholders ahead of events and provide post-event debrief reports covering attendance, pipeline influence, and key learnings. Collaborate with the Customer Marketing Executive to develop event strategies that support retention and customer engagement. Skills and experience Essential Proven experience in an events management or marketing events role, ideally within B2B technology or SaaS. Track record of managing events end-to-end, from planning through to post-event analysis. Experience coordinating international or multi-region events. Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously and to tight deadlines. Experience managing event budgets and demonstrating ROI. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Comfortable working with marketing automation and CRM platforms (Hubspot/Marketo and Salesforce experience is an advantage). Familiarity with digital event platforms and virtual event delivery. Desirable Experience in the education technology sector or events targeting the state or independent schools market. Understanding of demand generation principles and how events fit within a broader campaign strategy. Please note: We occasionally close vacancies early in the event that we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore we recommend you apply as soon as possible.