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.
Scaling a payroll service bureau (PSB) from 20 to 100 clients requires making four technology decisions early: automate the repeatable work, move data entry to clients through self-service, connect to the accounting tools your clients...
Stephanie Coward | 22/10/2026 | 4 min read
This guide covers which states require pay ranges, how remote roles fit, what penalties look like, and how to stay compliant.
Stephanie Coward | 14/10/2026 | 4 min read
For growing businesses, the right time to outsource is usually when payroll takes time away from running the business.
Stephanie Coward | 05/10/2026 | 5 min read
Payroll operations influence far more than paychecks. Explore the impact on the business and how to improve it.
Stephanie Coward | 22/09/2026 | 3 min read
Payroll errors and employee experience are more closely linked than most businesses realize; the two rise and fall together.
Stephanie Coward | 02/09/2026 | 3 min read
Global workforce operations encompass the legal, financial, and HR processes required for a US company to hire, manage, and pay employees located in other countries. For operations and finance leaders, expanding internationally introduces severe compliance...
Stephanie Coward | 25/08/2026 | 16 min read
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