Education Migration Consultant
IRIS
Education Migration Consultant
IRIS
Delivers accountancy, payroll, and education software
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 one of the UK's leading software providers and help education customers successfully move to the cloud.
At IRIS, we're embarking on a significant customer adoption programme that will see thousands of education customers transition from desktop solutions to modern cloud based platforms. We're looking for an Education Migration Consultant to play a pivotal role in ensuring every customer experiences a seamless and successful migration journey.
As an Education Migration Consultant, you'll work directly with education customers to guide them through the migration process, ensuring data accuracy, payroll integrity, and a positive customer experience from start to finish.
You'll collaborate with internal teams across payroll, HR, support, and managed services while acting as a trusted advisor throughout the implementation journey.
Support education customers moving from desktop software to cloud-based solutions.
Prepare and validate customer payroll and HR data for migration.
Carry out payroll parallel runs, reconciliations, and validation activities.
Identify and resolve discrepancies to ensure successful migration outcomes.
Deliver training and support to both customers and internal stakeholders.
Work collaboratively with payroll, HR, support, and project teams to achieve successful customer outcomes.
We're looking for someone who combines strong payroll knowledge with excellent customer facing skills.
You'll ideally have:
Experience within Education Payroll.
Knowledge of pensions, HR legislation, and Auto Enrolment.
Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and relationship building abilities.
A proactive and organised approach to managing customer projects.
Experience working in a customer focused or consultancy environment.
Exposure to IRIS Payroll software would be advantageous.
A CIPP qualification or equivalent would be desirable.
Join a business critical transformation programme.
Work with a large and diverse education customer base.
Be part of a collaborative and supportive team.
Develop your expertise in cloud technology and customer migrations.
Make a direct impact on customer success and business growth.
If you're passionate about payroll, customer service, and helping organisations embrace new technology, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the future of education software.
Impact: Your work will influence millions globally.
Growth: Continuous learning and career development opportunities.
Belonging: A culture that celebrates diversity and empowers every individual.
Remote Working
Please be advised, permanent remote working, is only available to those living more than 25 miles (in a direct line) from their nearest IRIS office.
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.
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:
Application review — we assess your experience and potential
Initial call — a short conversation to learn about you and share more about the role
Skills assessment — tailored to the position, e.g. case study, coding challenge or portfolio review
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.
IRIS Software Group provides software solutions for businesses and schools, focusing on accountancy, payroll, and education management. Its products automate core tasks, from accounting and payroll to student administration, with options for cloud or on-premises deployment. The company has grown through strategic acquisitions, notably HgCapital's 2011 investment, giving it a broader product range and UK reach, while staying customer-focused since 1978. Its goal is to maintain leadership in the UK software market by expanding offerings and deepening understanding of client needs.
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