Payroll Implementation Consultant

IRIS Recruitment; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payroll software solutions provider is looking for an Implementation Consultant to facilitate the smooth transition of clients to their payroll systems. This hybrid role is perfect for someone with payroll experience eager to shift from routine processing to client delivery and onboarding. Responsibilities include setting up systems accurately, managing multiple implementations, and ensuring clients feel confident before go-live. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll software implementation and client onboarding.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Guide clients through payroll software transitions.
• Ensure accurate data migration and setup.
• Provide educational support and confidence building for clients.

Skills

Payroll experience

Project management

Strong communication skills

Job description

Manchester, Leeds, Slough or Wigan (Hybrid)

Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

Permanent full time

Our client helps organisations pay their people correctly, on time, and in line with UK legislation. Our payroll software is trusted by thousands of employers across the UK - and when new customers join us, getting them set up properly matters.

They’re now hiring an Implementation Consultant to help clients move onto their payroll systems smoothly, confidently, and compliantly.

This role is ideal for someone with payroll experience who enjoys working with people, systems, and structured projects - and wants to move away from day‑to‑day payroll processing into payroll software, onboarding, and client delivery.

As an Implementation Consultant, you’ll guide new customers through the process of moving onto their payroll software.

You’ll be the person who:

• Sets up their payroll system correctly
• Moves their data safely and accurately
• Explains how everything works in plain English
• Makes sure they feel confident using the system before go‑live

You’ll manage several client implementations at once, keeping things organised, calm, and on track.

Why This Role Matters

Payroll is business‑critical. If implementation goes wr...