Payroll stories

Xero posts NZD $2.1bn revenue in FY25, up 23%, with net profit rising 30% and subscriber base growing 6% to 4.41 million users globally.

Rippling partners with WorkTrybe to help Australian mid-sized firms hire and manage contract workers via an integrated platform amid changing workforce needs.

BrioHR has raised USD $6.5 million to expand its AI-driven HR platform in Singapore, enhancing digital HR solutions for SMEs across Southeast Asia.

EY and SAP have launched an Integrated Finance Managed Service using SAP’s cloud to help businesses boost growth and streamline core finance functions.

Rising UK payroll costs due to higher National Living Wage and NIC are driving BPOs and contact centres to seek cheaper offshore alternatives like South Africa.

Remote expands its AI-powered payroll platform to support over 100 countries, streamlining payments and HR for businesses with global teams.

ExpenseIn updates its user interface and mobile app to help UK finance teams tackle rising expense management challenges in 2025 with real-time insights and AI tools.

Citation Group has acquired Brisbane-based foundU to boost its workforce management services for Australian SMEs, enhancing compliance and payroll solutions.

Rippling has partnered with Loop Business Consulting to enhance HR processes for Australia's small and medium-sized enterprises, tackling payroll errors and compliance risks.

The London Borough of Harrow has appointed Zellis as its new payroll provider, achieving a 50% reduction in processing times just six months in.

A new ADP report reveals a shift in payroll roles towards strategic functions, driven by AI, automation, and a focus on employee satisfaction.

A new report reveals that only 43% of Australian firms employ payroll specialists, prompting a shift towards automated solutions to tackle compliance and efficiency challenges.

Finity has appointed Dale Simkiss as a Non-Executive Director, leveraging his extensive recruitment expertise to drive compliance and operational efficiency.

A new compliance law in Australia criminalises intentional wage theft, leading Deputy to unveil the Pay Rate Builder to help businesses enhance payroll operations.

Deel has secured nearly $300 million from new anchor investors, pushing its annual run-rate to $800 million, a 70% year-on-year growth.

Mainstream has chosen Datapay as its payroll provider to improve efficiency and compliance, signalling a shift from its outdated payroll system.

Software provider Codatech has rebranded as Finity, launching a new recfintech platform to streamline recruitment payments for the temporary sector.

Employment Hero has acquired Canadian platform Humi for over CAD $100 million, aiming to expand into Canada’s SME market with tailored employment solutions.

Access People in Leicestershire has been recognised as a Core Leader in the Fosway 9-GridTM for Cloud HR, reflecting its prominent role in the HR solutions market.

Deel has acquired Assemble to enhance its global workforce management, aiming to simplify compensation management and boost pay transparency.