Case Study: Greig City Academy achieves timely, accurate, stress-free payroll management with IRIS Software Group (IRIS Payroll Services)

Saving Greig City Academy from a payroll nightmare

Greig City Academy, a co-educational secondary school in London serving over 1,000 pupils, was struggling with a “payroll nightmare” after issues with a previous provider left staff pension bandings and contributions incorrect and turned payroll into a near full‑time job for the Head of Finance. To resolve these problems the Academy engaged IRIS Software Group’s IRIS Payroll Services to take over payroll and pensions administration.

IRIS Software Group implemented a fully managed payroll and pension solution with a dedicated payroll executive, who handled complex adjustments (including numerous pension corrections) and ensured monthly deadlines and accurate reports. Since switching last year, the school has seen timely, accurate payrolls, corrected pension submissions, reduced workload and stress, and measurable time savings—restoring confidence in payroll and allowing staff to focus on education.

Greig City Academy

Colin Woollard

Head of Finance