Managing Director for HCM
Stephanie Coward is Managing Director for HCM at IRIS, where she leads the strategy, innovation and growth of the organisation’s HR and payroll portfolio. She is responsible for positioning IRIS as a trusted partner to HR professionals and ensuring its solutions support the evolving needs of modern workforces.
With more than 25 years’ experience in the technology sector, Stephanie brings deep commercial and operational expertise, with a passion for improving the employee experience through technology.
Stephanie is committed to advancing IRIS’ HCM offering and helping organisations build more resilient, empowered workforces.
Employer 401(k) administration involves managing a company-sponsored retirement plan in compliance with IRS and Department of Labor (DOL) regulations. This includes accurately deducting employee contributions from payroll, calculating employer matches, and passing annual non-discrimination tests. For...
Stephanie Coward | 01/06/2026 | 21 min read
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law requiring covered employers to provide eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for specific family and medical reasons. For HR...
Stephanie Coward | | 20 min read
The Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) mandates a US payroll tax that funds Social Security and Medicare programs. FICA is a shared tax: employers must withhold a specific percentage from employees’ wages and pay a...
Stephanie Coward | 07/05/2026 | 15 min read
In the US, worker classification determines an employer's tax and legal obligations. A W-2 employee is someone whose work is controlled by the employer, requiring the company to withhold income taxes and pay FICA taxes — a...
Stephanie Coward | 05/05/2026 | 11 min read
Payroll has become a core service for accounting firms, moving well beyond a simple back-office task. As clients expect more comprehensive, year-round support, firms are increasingly adding payroll to strengthen relationships and generate steady, recurring...
Stephanie Coward | 30/03/2026 | 6 min read
Payroll compliance has always been high-stakes. But today, it’s also high-volume, fast-moving, and increasingly complex. Between multi-state tax rules, ever-evolving legislation, and growing client expectations, accounting firms can no longer rely on manual processes or...
Stephanie Coward | 23/03/2026 | 6 min read
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