Payroll and Pensions Trainer; Education

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.

Education Division ¦ Remote ¦ Travel Required

At IRIS Software Group, we're trusted by thousands of organisations across the UK to deliver mission-critical software and services. Within our Education Division, we're continuing to grow and are now seeking an experienced Payroll & Pensions Trainer to help develop the next generation of payroll professionals supporting schools and education organisations.

• Designing and delivering payroll and pensions training programmes.

• Providing specialist expertise on Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), LGPS and education-sector payroll regulations.

• Creating engaging learning materials, guides, assessments and e-learning content.

• Delivering workshops, webinars, classroom sessions and one-to-one coaching.

• Supporting payroll colleagues with complex queries and technical guidance.

• Helping teams stay up to date with payroll legislation and compliance requirements.

• Evaluating training effectiveness and implementing improvements.

• Supporting onboarding, system migrations and business change initiatives.

We're interested in speaking with candidates who have:

• Proven payroll experience, ideally within a bureau, outsourced payroll or education payroll environment.

• Experience delivering training, coaching or supporting learning initiatives.

• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation including PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments, RTI and year-end processing.

• Understanding of Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), LGPS or similar pension arrangements.

• Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills.

• The ability to simplify complex payroll concepts for different audiences.

• Professional payroll qualifications such as CIPP or AAT (desirable).

At IRIS, our people are at the heart of our success. We are proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work and one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Women. We invest in our people, encourage continuous development and provide opportunities to make a meaningful impact within a market‑leading organisation.

If you're an experienced payroll professional looking to combine your technical expertise with a passion for training and development, we'd love to hear from you. Help shape the future of payroll excellence within our Education Division

• Impact: Your work will influence millions globally.

• Growth: Continuous learning and career development opportunities.

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