To cut to the chase; payroll is a thankless task.

No high fives are on offer for a smooth and slick operation, no matter how many years of spotless service you rack up. Yet one hick-up and expect a flood of disgruntled emails and calls. The joys of payroll 

So no matter the reason for looking into an alternative solution, taking stock of some key considerations at the start of the journey might save you a few headaches later down the line. 

Why have we put this document together?

Over the 50 years, we have seen countless school payrolls pass through our doors. We have spent a considerable amount of time sitting in front of SBM's, CFO's & Headteachers discussing the hopes and fears of payroll. 

When we reflect on our discovery calls over the years, common themes pop up within the schools and academies. 

First things first, we need to dispel an industry myth.

Numerous schools get stuck in comfort thinking when moving payroll. The assumption that if you 'follow the pack' the safe bet will eventually pay off, and we can sit back and watch payroll run happily ever after...  

In short, there is no such thing as a safe bet in payroll. What works well for one school might be a complete disaster for another.

Why is this the case?

Your school payroll is unique. Unique to your workflows, expertise and time/ energy resources. There is no such thing as the best education payroll provider.  You will better serve yourself by determining what makes up the best fit for your school. 

How do I find the best fit?

There is no hard and fast rule to uncover the perfect provider; most schools map out a list of 'needs', 'wants', and 'nice to have' features based on the current SLA. 

To help you get started, we have put together a free to access useful document covering the top 10 considerations before moving payroll.

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