Payroll software

Payroll professionals are struggling with HMRC's real-time information services, with some issues taking years to be resolved.

The government has confirmed plans to mandate the real-time reporting of most benefits in kind (BiKs) via payroll software starting in April 2026.

Vickie Graham from the CIPP discusses the need to attract new recruits, and the broad array of careers on offer in payroll.

More than eight in 10 payroll professionals believe artificial intelligence will transform their industry, despite only 6% using it in their day-to-day role.

A global IT outage has caused major disruption and employers are encouraged to be flexible with staff affected.

How can employers avoid payroll errors when rolling out a new system, and how can they ensure its implementation is a success?

Almost 10,000 Asda employees have received incorrect payslips due to a payroll error, with some missing up to two weeks' wages.

Surrey County Council has apologised to employees after an error with its £30m payroll system saw staff paid the wrong wages.

There are huge risks in trusting the computer system to be always right – an illogical position currently backed up by UK law. If we are to avoid future scandals such as the Post Office vs the sub-postmasters there must be fundamental technology change – or employees and franchisees will continue to be at risk.

Leeds City Council has a huge variety of HR and payroll requirements with different pensions, pay cycles and contracts to account for

Companies affected by a cyber hack have been issued with an ultimatum by a Russian cyber-crime group.

The HR software provider is set to acquire the global payroll firm.

Employees at the BBC, British Airways and Boots may have had their data stolen by hackers.

Bedford Borough Council's digital transformation programme saw it move from paper-based processes to a smoother and more cost-efficient experience.

Fears over data security causes SD Worx to suspend IT systems at UK and Ireland division.