Client Payroll Team Lead

IRIS Software Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Professional development

Career progression

Inclusive work environment

Access to industry-leading payroll技术

Job summary

IRIS Software Group is seeking a Client Payroll Team Lead in Manchester. Join our hybrid team to manage payrolls for a diverse client portfolio and ensure timely, accurate processing with top-tier client service.

You will act as the payroll expert for clients, maintain data integrity, and collaborate across departments to optimize delivery. A strong knowledge of UK payroll rules and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing and managing multiple client payrolls.
• Knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Proven accuracy, attention to detail, and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Process client payrolls accurately and on time.
• Act as the trusted point of contact for payroll queries.
• Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Produce payroll reports to support client decisions.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver excellent client service.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and service delivery.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-client payrolls

Payroll bureau/Managed services

UK payroll legislation

Attention to detail

Customer service

Time management

Excel

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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

• 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.