Future of Payroll 2025: State of the Industry Research Report

Future-Proof Your Payroll Strategy with Exclusive Industry Insights

Is your organization ready for the next evolution in payroll management?

This comprehensive research report from HR.com—sponsored by IRIS—reveals the latest data, challenges, and strategies shaping the payroll landscape in 2025. Based on responses from over 200 HR professionals worldwide, the Future of Payroll 2025 report dives deep into the maturity of payroll functions, the impact of automation and AI, and the rising importance of strategic payroll planning.

Key topics covered in this report:

  • Payroll Maturity Models: Discover how strategic payroll functions outperform reactive ones.
  • Payroll Technology & Automation Trends: Learn how top-performing organizations are leveraging automation, AI, and integrated systems.
  • Compliance & Risk Management: Uncover how businesses are tackling payroll security and evolving regulations.
  • The Rise of Global Payroll Needs: Explore trends in Employer of Record (EOR) usage and global workforce expansion.
  • Compensation & Talent Retention Strategies: Get insights into how transformative payroll impacts employee experience and pay equity.

Download your free copy now and gain actionable insights to elevate your payroll operations from transactional to strategic.