Migration Consultant (Education Managed Services)

About IRIS

IRIS Software Group is one of the UK's largest privately held software companies, trusted by 100,000+ businesses, schools and accountancy firms to keep their operations running. Our software pays 1 in 6 UK employees, supports over 12,000 schools, and is relied on by 91 of the top 100 UK accountancy firms.

We're a Great Place to Work® certified employer, recognised for our commitment to well-being, inclusion and development - and we're growing fast.

Join a major cloud transformation programme within IRIS Software Group

At IRIS, we're helping education organisations modernise the way they manage payroll, HR and people services. As part of our ambitious Customer Adoptions Programme, we're supporting thousands of customers in moving from desktop solutions to cloud-based technology, and we're looking for an experienced Education Migration Consultant to join our team.

The Role

As an Education Migration Consultant, you'll guide customers through every stage of their migration journey, ensuring a smooth and successful transition to our cloud solutions.

You'll combine your education payroll expertise with strong customer engagement skills to help schools, academies and education organisations confidently adopt new technology while maintaining the highest levels of payroll accuracy and compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Support education customers transitioning to cloud-based payroll and HR solutions

• Prepare and validate customer data for migration

• Execute parallel payroll runs and reconcile results to ensure accuracy

• Identify, investigate and resolve variances during migrations

• Deliver training and guidance to customers and colleagues

• Build trusted relationships with customers and internal stakeholders

• Contribute to the overall success of a large-scale customer migration programme

About you

We're looking for someone who brings:

• Experience working within Education Payroll

• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, pensions and compliance requirements

• Understanding of Auto Enrolment regulations

• Advanced Excel skills

• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team

Desirable:

• Knowledge of IRIS Payroll solutions

• CIPP qualification or equivalent payroll certification

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to work on a strategic cloud migration programme supporting thousands of customers

• Exposure to innovative cloud technologies and industry-leading solutions

• Career development opportunities within one of the UK's leading software providers

• A collaborative and supportive team environment

• The chance to make a real impact on customer success and business transformation

If you're passionate about education payroll and want to play a key role in helping customers transition to the future of cloud technology, we'd love to hear from you.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Impact: Your work will influence millions globally.

• Growth: Continuous learning and career development opportunities.

• Belonging: A culture that celebrates diversity and empowers every individual.
  

Ready to Apply?

Click Apply - we’re excited to learn about your unique perspective and experience. If you need adjustments during the process, let us know. We’re committed to making this opportunity accessible to everyone.

What to expect from our hiring process

Our process is designed to be fair, transparent and straightforward. Stages vary depending on the role — more senior positions may involve additional steps, and some areas include role-specific assessments such as a technical test or case study — but typically you can expect:

1. Application review — we assess your experience and potential

2. Initial call — a short conversation to learn about you and share more about the role

3. Skills assessment — tailored to the position, e.g. case study, coding challenge or portfolio review

4. Final interview — meet the team and explore how you'll make an IMPACT at IRIS

We'll always walk you through the specific stages at the start of the process so you can prepare with confidence.

If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the process, let us know, we’re committed to making this experience accessible for everyone.