Senior Client Payroll Executive (Education)

IRIS; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Client Payroll Executive to join their bureau services team focusing on Education customers. This role involves processing complex payrolls, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with payroll regulations. Ideal candidates will have proven payroll experience, a CIPP qualification, and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a hybrid work model, alongside opportunities for career development and training.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Hybrid work model

Career development and CIPP training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll cycles, ideally with bureau exposure.
• CIPP qualification or equivalent experience is essential.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Process and oversee complex client payrolls with exceptional accuracy.
• Mentor and guide junior payroll staff.
• Liaise with clients to resolve payroll queries.

Skills

Managing end-to-end payroll cycles

Strong Microsoft Office skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving abilities

Education

CIPP qualification (or equivalent experience)

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Join one of the UK's leading software providers and help pay 1 in 8 UK employees.

At IRIS Software Group, you’ll be part of one of the UK’s largest privately-held software companies, providing solutions that support nearly 5 million employees globally. We're looking for an experienced Senior Client Payroll Executive to join our bureau services team with a focus on our Education customers.

Responsibilities:

• Process and oversee complex client payrolls with exceptional accuracy
• Mentor and guide junior payroll staff and trainees in best practices
• Liaise with clients to resolve payroll queries, ensuring excellent customer service
• Ensure strict compliance with current payroll legislation
• Lead by example within a collaborative and high-performing team

Qualifications:

• Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll cycles, ideally with bureau exposure
• CIPP qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Strong Microsoft Office and payroll software skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Hybrid work model

Career development and CIPP training opportunities

Ready to lead and grow in a thriving team? Apply today via our careers page!

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.