IRIS Software Group
Payroll and Pensions Trainer (Education)
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About IRIS
IRIS Software Group is one of the UK's largest privately held software companies, trusted by 100,000+ businesses, schools and accountancy firms to keep their operations running. Our software pays 1 in 6 UK employees, supports over 12,000 schools, and is relied on by 91 of the top 100 UK accountancy firms.
We're a Great Place to Work® certified employer, recognised for our commitment to well-being, inclusion and development - and we're growing fast.
Education Division ¦ Remote ¦ Travel Required
At IRIS Software Group, we're trusted by thousands of organisations across the UK to deliver mission-critical software and services. Within our Education Division, we're continuing to grow and are now seeking an experienced Payroll & Pensions Trainer to help develop the next generation of payroll professionals supporting schools and education organisations.
The Opportunity
This is a unique opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys sharing knowledge, developing people and driving best practice.
As our Payroll & Pensions Trainer, you'll design and deliver high-quality training programmes focused on education payroll and pensions, ensuring our teams have the knowledge and confidence to provide exceptional service to our customers.
You'll work with a wide range of stakeholders, delivering training both remotely and face-to-face while creating engaging learning content and supporting continuous improvement across our operations.
What You'll Be Doing
- Designing and delivering payroll and pensions training programmes.
- Providing specialist expertise on Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), LGPS and education-sector payroll regulations.
- Creating engaging learning materials, guides, assessments and e-learning content.
- Delivering workshops, webinars, classroom sessions and one-to-one coaching.
- Supporting payroll colleagues with complex queries and technical guidance.
- Helping teams stay up to date with payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
- Evaluating training effectiveness and implementing improvements.
- Supporting onboarding, system migrations and business change initiatives.
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What We're Looking For
We're interested in speaking with candidates who have:
- Proven payroll experience, ideally within a bureau, outsourced payroll or education payroll environment.
- Experience delivering training, coaching or supporting learning initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of payroll legislation including PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments, RTI and year-end processing.
- Understanding of Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), LGPS or similar pension arrangements.
- Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills.
- The ability to simplify complex payroll concepts for different audiences.
- Professional payroll qualifications such as CIPP or AAT (desirable).
Why Join IRIS?
At IRIS, our people are at the heart of our success. We are proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work and one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Women. We invest in our people, encourage continuous development and provide opportunities to make a meaningful impact within a market-leading organisation.
If you're an experienced payroll professional looking to combine your technical expertise with a passion for training and development, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of payroll excellence within our Education Division.
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Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Impact: Your work will influence millions globally.
- Growth: Continuous learning and career development opportunities.
- Belonging: A culture that celebrates diversity and empowers every individual.
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Click Apply - we’re excited to learn about your unique perspective and experience. If you need adjustments during the process, let us know. We’re committed to making this opportunity accessible to everyone.
What To Expect From Our Hiring Process
Our process is designed to be fair, transparent and straightforward. Stages vary depending on the role — more senior positions may involve additional steps, and some areas include role-specific assessments such as a technical test or case study — but typically you can expect:
- Application review — we assess your experience and potential
- Initial call — a short conversation to learn about you and share more about the role
- Skills assessment — tailored to the position, e.g. case study, coding challenge or portfolio review
- Final interview — meet the team and explore how you'll make an IMPACT at IRIS
We'll always walk you through the specific stages at the start of the process so you can prepare with confidence.
If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the process, let us know, we’re committed to making this experience accessible for everyone.
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