A Fresh Perspective on Payroll in Ireland

Payroll is no longer a back-office function. It has become a strategic priority that supports workforce planning, sustainability reporting and employee wellbeing.

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Payroll is no longer just a back-office administrative task. It has evolved into a strategic boardroom priority that underpins Revenue compliance, risk management, corporate reputation, and employee trust.

Download our exclusive research report to discover how 205 Finance and HR decision-makers (including senior Irish leaders) are navigating payroll complexity, technology adoption, and legislative shifts.

Reputational exposure

69% of Irish business leaders agree that payroll errors harm corporate reputation as severely as a Revenue audit scandal.

Regulatory pressure

37% cite rapid legislative change - Enhanced Reporting Requirements (ERR), auto-enrolment, Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) - as their biggest operational hurdle.

Cross-border complexity

45% report that hybrid, remote, and multi-jurisdictional workers create their main workforce risk.

Navigating Ireland's changing legislative landscape

With Revenue’s Enhanced Reporting Requirements (ERR), Statutory Sick Pay expansions, and Auto-enrolment demanding real-time tax data, payroll has shifted from routine admin to a high-stakes compliance environment. Modernising your payroll infrastructure ensures seamless integration across HR and finance while safeguarding your business against costly audit exposure and upcoming EU Pay Transparency mandates.

This report outlines how Irish businesses are managing cost pressures and workforce complexity, adapting to new regulatory frameworks and balancing the growing influence of AI, automation and real-time reporting.

What you will discover inside the report

Navigating local regulatory shifts: Actionable strategies to adapt your payroll operations for Revenue’s Enhanced Reporting Requirements (ERR), Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) expansions, and the new pension Auto-enrolment system.
AI vs. human expertise: Why more than 80% of businesses are exploring AI for payroll automation, but why certified IPASS (Irish Payroll Association) specialists remain essential to protect against Revenue audit liability and compliance debt.
Irish cross-border & remote-worker risk: Best practices for managing tax residency rules, PAYE/PRSI obligations, and Special Assignee Relief Programme (SARP) complexities for hybrid and cross-border workforces in Ireland.
Preparing for EU Pay Transparency: How to structure your local payroll data today to ensure seamless gender pay gap reporting and meeting incoming European pay transparency mandates for Irish employers.

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