Job Description

IRIS Software Group is one of the UK's largest and most successful privately-owned technology companies -- with an exciting future ahead.


Our software powers over 100,000 organisations, from schools and accountants to global enterprises, helping them thrive and grow. But behind our technology is something even more powerful: our people.


We're offering talented, early-career individuals the opportunity to join us as

HR Associates

-- entry-level roles designed to launch long-term careers in Human Resources. If you're graduating this year or recently completed your degree, this is your chance to become part of something ambitious, inclusive and career-defining.


You'll be based

full-time, 5 days a week at our modern Heathrow Approach office in Slough (SL3 8QY)

-- joining a supportive environment where you'll learn, contribute, and build the foundations of a successful career in HR.

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As an HR Associate, you'll become a key part of our People team -- contributing to real business impact while learning from experienced professionals who want to see you thrive.


Your role could include:

Supporting employee onboarding, engagement and wellbeing activities. Responding to day-to-day HR queries and managing shared inboxes. Maintaining accurate employee records and HR data. Drafting letters, contracts, and documentation with care and precision. Helping to deliver business-wide projects focused on benefits, training and culture. Playing a part in shaping a workplace that's inclusive, collaborative and future-focused.

This is your chance to do real, meaningful work from day one -- not just shadow, but shine.

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We're looking for

high-potential, early-career professionals

who are ready to learn fast, grow quickly, and bring energy and purpose to everything they do.


You'll be a great fit if you:

Are graduating in 2025 or recently earned a degree (any discipline). Communicate clearly, confidently and respectfully. Are curious, organised and excited by new challenges. Enjoy getting stuck into detail and solving problems. Bring a can-do mindset and a desire to do great work. Thrive in a people-first, fast-moving team environment.

You don't need HR or office experience to apply -- just the talent, drive and ambition to start strong and go far.

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A

powerful launchpad

into a future-proof HR career. A permanent, full-time role with opportunities to grow from day one. Mentoring and support from a brilliant, experienced HR team. Exposure to a broad range of real HR activity -- not just admin. A role in one of the

UK's fastest-growing tech businesses

. The opportunity to join a workplace that's consistently ranked a

Great Place to Work

.

This is where brilliant HR careers begin.

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We've designed a supportive and inclusive process to help you shine:


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Apply Online

Send us your CV and a short application -- we're keen to hear why you're interested in HR and what excites you about joining IRIS.


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Online Assessments

If shortlisted, you'll complete two short assessments that help us understand how you think and work.

CCAT

- A quick, 15-minute timed assessment covering verbal, numerical, and logical reasoning. It's best done somewhere quiet, with a pen and paper handy.

EPP

- An untimed personality profile focused on your working style and approach to challenges. No right or wrong answers -- just be yourself. These are widely used and designed to be fair and inclusive, helping us see beyond your CV.

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Initial Interview

A short, friendly chat over Microsoft Teams with someone from our Talent team. It's your chance to ask questions and learn more about the role and life at IRIS.


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Group Assessment Day

Join us at our Slough HQ for an interactive, in-person session with other candidates in mid to late June (date to be confirmed). You'll take part in team-based activities, meet our People team, and get a real feel for our culture.



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Ambitious about a career in HR?

Join a company that will invest in your potential -- and help you shape the future of work.

Apply now. Your journey starts here.

As one of the UK's largest privately held software companies, IRIS Software Group exists to simplify the lives of businesses, schools and organisations.


IRIS provides software solutions and services that substantially enhance operational compliance, efficiency and accuracy, empowering the users of our technology to look forward with certainty and confidence.


Over 4 million parents use our software to connect with their child's school, 18% of UK employees are paid via an IRIS payroll solution, 50,000 SMEs use IRIS cloud bookkeeping and 21,000 firms rely on us for legislative compliance.


Our operational software is the invisible but essential beating heart of our customers' businesses, supporting them in a range of objectives, from maintaining legislative compliance to boosting engagement with stakeholders and enhancing productivity.


It's vital these mission-critical functions work first time, every time.


That's why IRIS helps businesses run the tough stuff, stay compliant and get operational tasks done right first time, every time - so they can focus on productivity and growth.


IRIS is a company built on hiring the best people; our people are our greatest assets.


They enable us to be the innovative, market-leading, and high-performing company that we are today.


We're delighted to be certified as a Great Place to Work and one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Women.


These accolades confirm that our employees have a consistently positive experience at IRIS, with the certifications considering employee wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, trust in management, effective communication and recognition/reward.


IRIS is committed to engaging, rewarding and empowering our employees, and this is central to what we do.


This is why we work to create an environment where employees feel like they are part of a team.

Email:

IRIS.HR@iris.co.uk

Phone:

0344 815 5500