School payroll: software or managed services
Whether you want to stay in-house or hand it over entirely, IRIS offers both paths – built for schools, trusts and academies across England.
What every school needs from payroll
YOUR OPTIONS
One provider. Two ways to handle payroll.
Whether your Local Authority is withdrawing payroll support, or you simply want more control – or less admin – IRIS gives you the flexibility to choose. Every Payroll by IRIS is our in-house payroll software, built specifically for schools. Our managed payroll service puts the processing in the hands of our specialist team.
Compare
Software or service: which fits your school?
| Every Payroll By IRIS (software) | IRIS managed payroll service | |
|---|---|---|
| Control | You run payroll in-house, with full visibility and control over every step | IRIS payroll specialists process payroll on your behalf, end to end |
| Best for | Schools with a confident payroll officer who want to stay in-house | Schools without in-house capacity, or those moving off LA payroll |
| Staff required | At least one trained payroll officer on site | No in-house payroll expertise required |
| Flexibiltiy | Process on your own timetable with real-time access anytime | Agreed service schedule managed by your dedicated IRIS team |
| LA withdrawal | Ideal if your LA is withdrawing and you want to take payroll in-house | Ideal if your LA is withdrawing and you want a fully managed alternative |
| Support | Dedicated UK-based support and compliance updates included | Dedicated UK-based team; full compliance included |
| Admin saving | Reduce payroll admin time by up to 85% | Reduce payroll admin time by up to 85%Reduce payroll admin time by up to 85% |
x
Trusted by schools across England
“I cannot tell you how different things are with Every Payroll Services – the weight that has been lifted from me is huge.”
“I would highly recommend Every Payroll Services. The team understands the importance of ensuring payroll and pensions are done correctly and maintaining open communication.”
Not sure which option is right for you?
Talk to an IRIS payroll specialist. We'll help you compare in-house software against our fully managed service – no pressure, just clear guidance