Payroll Migration Team Lead

Iris Software Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Iris Software Group is seeking a Payroll Migration Team Lead in Slough to oversee payroll migrations from a leadership position. You will manage a specialist team, coordinate with Implementation and Training teams, and ensure migrations run on time and with high quality.

Applicants should have UK payroll migration experience, strong organisational skills, and confident communication with clients. This is a hands-on leadership role within a stable payroll-focused software business.

Qualifications

• Experience leading payroll migrations in the UK.
• Strong organisation skills with multi-priority management.
• In-depth knowledge of UK payroll processes and compliance.
• Clear, professional communication with teams and clients.
• Customer-focused mindset and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Coordinate closely with Implementation and Training colleagues.
• Keep project plans and documentation up to date.
• Support new ways of working and process improvements.
• Take ownership of escalations and see them through to resolution.

Skills

Leadership

Organisation

UK payroll

Communication

Customer focus

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

About the Team

You will 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

• 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)

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

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

Location: Slough, England, United Kingdom.