About Us
Meet Ian Davidson
Expert consulting
Proven results
Over 20 years of payroll excellence
Ian is the founder of Quarry Payroll Consulting with over two decades of hands-on experience within payroll outsourcing and software. His unique background combines operational expertise, strategic leadership, and deep technical knowledge of payroll systems and processes.
Payroll bureau leadership
Ian has worked within a mid-sized payroll bureau and served as managing director for 4 years, giving him exceptional insight into the bureau market.
During his tenure, he was directly responsible for the migration of over 350 customers to a new front-end technology solution, providing him with an unparalleled understanding of the challenges involved in changing payroll software and the critical factors to consider.
Payroll software expertise
Having worked for some of the biggest software companies in the payroll industry, Ian possesses deep technical knowledge of payroll software solutions, particularly with the evolution to cloud-based platforms.
This experience enables him to provide informed guidance on system selection and implementation.
Education sector specialist
Ian’s experience at Dataplan, a specialist payroll bureau providing outsourced payroll services to the education market, has given him a comprehensive understanding of the nuances of education payroll and pension requirements.
This positions him perfectly to assist schools, academies, and multi-academy trusts with their complex payroll needs.
Why Choose Quarry Payroll Consulting?
- Over 20 years of payroll outsourcing expertise
- Former Managing Director of a successful payroll bureau
- Specialist knowledge in the education sector, payroll and pensions
- Proven track record with 350+ customer migrations
- Deep understanding of cloud-based payroll solutions
- Typical client savings of 10% per annum