Payroll Migration Team Lead

IRIS Software Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payroll solutions company in Slough, England is seeking a Payroll Migration Team Lead to oversee critical payroll migration projects. The ideal candidate will have UK payroll experience and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include guiding a team through migrations, managing project timelines, and ensuring successful client communication. This full-time role promises career development and visibility within a major payroll transformation program.

Qualifications

• Experience working on UK payroll migrations or payroll projects.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Good knowledge of UK payroll processes and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team in delivering payroll migrations.
• Plan, track, and oversee migration activity end-to-end.
• Coordinate closely with other teams.

Skills

UK payroll migration experience

Strong organisation skills

Confident communication skills

Customer-focused mindset

Job description

IRIS Managed Payroll Services supports organisations across the UK by running payroll accurately, securely, and in line with legislation. We’re now hiring a Payroll Migration Team Lead to help deliver one of our most important programmes – moving clients onto our next‑generation payroll platforms.

This role is ideal for someone with UK payroll and migration experience who enjoys leading people, organising complex work, and making sure clients have a smooth transition.

Payroll migrations are high-pressure, high-impact projects. Clients rely on us to get it right the first time.

• Lead a small specialist team delivering payroll migrations
• Keep projects organised, on track, and moving forward
• Step in when problems arise and make sure they’re resolved quickly
• Act as a senior point of support for both your team and clients

You’ll have ownership, visibility, and a real say in how work gets delivered.

Why This Role Matters

A payroll migration sets the tone for the entire client relationship.

Your work will:

• Protect clients from payroll risk and disruption
• Ensure migrations complete on time and accurately
• Support teams to deliver consistently high standards
• Improve how migrations are delivered across the business

You won’t be firefighting alone – you’ll be shaping how things work.

About the Team You’ll Join

You’ll manage a team of around seven Migration Consultants and Customer Adoption Coordinators, working closely with Implementation and Training teams.

It’s a hands‑on leadership role, focused on guidance, clarity, and removing blockers – not micromanagement.

What You’ll Be Doing

Leading & Supporting the Team

• Guide and support the team through live payroll migrations
• Be the first point of contact for questions and issues
• Help team members prioritise work and stay focused

Managing Payroll Migrations

• Plan, track, and oversee migration activity end‑to‑end
• Monitor deadlines, risks, and dependencies
• Step in early when issues arise and put solutions in place

Working with Other Teams

• Coordinate closely with Implementation and Training colleagues
• Keep project plans and documentation up to date
• Support new ways of working and process improvements

Escalations & Client Impact

• Take ownership of escalations and see them through to resolution
• Ensure clients receive clear, professional communication
• Support access to training materials and resolve any issues

What We’re Looking For

This role will suit you if you have:

• Experience working on UK payroll migrations or payroll projects
• Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Good knowledge of UK payroll processes and compliance
• Confident communication skills – with teams and clients
• A customer‑focused mindset
• Experience guiding or supporting others (formal leadership not essential)

If you’ve been a senior payroll or migration specialist and often act as the go‑to person, this could be a natural next step.

What You’ll Gain

• A visible leadership role in a major payroll transformation programme
• The chance to shape how migrations are delivered
• Supportive colleagues and clear ways of working
• Opportunities to develop your leadership and project skills
• Long‑term career growth within a stable, respected payroll business

Our Application Process

We like to keep things simple, transparent, and fair:

Just upload your CV and tell us why you’re interested in the role.

• A chat with our Talent team.
• Two short assessments:
  • CCAT (15‑minute timed test).
• Interview with the Managed Payroll Services team – a friendly discussion about your experience, approach, and interest in the role.

If you enjoy leading people, solving problems, and delivering payroll projects that really matter, this role offers responsibility, influence, and progression.

Apply today and play a key role in delivering successful payroll migrations at IRIS.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management, Accounting/Auditing, and Management

Industries

Software Development

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Slough, England, United Kingdom