The Awards celebrate and reward technical excellence, professional development and teamwork within the Global Payroll industry. 

The Global Payroll Awards are an annual event proudly organised by the Global Payroll Alliance. The Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of businesses and individuals within the payroll community. The Awards have been running since 2016 and sells out with over 300 payroll professionals in attendance every year.  Contact us to find out how to get involved with the 2026 Global Payroll Awards.

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Payroll Consultant of the Year

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This event is not limited to payroll teams in the UK, it will celebrate technical excellence and professional development amongst companies and their payroll teams operating internationally.

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Join us at the only award ceremony in the world for professionals involved in global Payroll, this year on 4th June 2026, in Barcelona, Spain.

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Five top tips when entering The Global Payroll Awards 2026

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Plan ahead and Start early

Consider the awards criteria when planning your projects. Set clear objectives and ensure that your achievements meet them and Give yourself plenty of time to prepare your entry. Find out the entry deadline and make a start on gathering the information required for your chosen category at least 4-6 weeks ahead.

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Get buy-in

It’s all about teamwork…so make sure your peers and senior managers are aware of the awards and garner their support with the entry. They can provide you with useful information and invaluable feedback to help you create the best possible entry.

3

Keep it simple

Focus on what the judges are actually asking for in the judging criteria. Don’t just fill your entry with the contents of existing sales and marketing materials. Make sure the entry is succinct, clear and easy to understand.

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Prove it

Demonstrate how you have achieved clear benefits to the business, its employees, your customers and the general public. Always back up your claims with hard evidence, especially statistical and testimonial. Provide compelling before and after data, and quotes from third parties, wherever possible

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Learn from the experience

If you don’t win at the first attempt, learn from the process and try again next year. You are welcome to ask for feedback on your last entry and gain insight into what the judges felt was missing. 

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4 June 2026

Join us at the Gran Villa Rosa!

The Global Payroll Awards 2026 will be hosted at The Gran Villa Rosa, Plaça Poligon 1B, 08800, 08800 Barcelona, Spain. The Awards will take place from 7.30pm - 01.00am on 4th June 2026.

INDIVIDUAL SEAT

TABLE OF TEN

€265+VAT*

€2350 +VAT*

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***Admission to the Global Payroll Awards is covered by your ticket, including a welcome beverage and a three-course seated dinner. 

Hotel Recommendations

Atenea Sitges

Driving distance: 3.4km. 12 min drive.

Atenea Park Suites & Apartments, Carrer de Juan Sebastián Elcano, 4, 08800 Vilanova i la Geltrú, Barcelona, Spain.

Eurostars Sitges

Driving distance: 11.5km. 24 min drive.

Eurostars Sitges, Av. Camí de Miralpeix, 12, 08870, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain

MiM, Melia Sitges

Driving distance: 15.6km. 18 min drive

MIM Sitges, Member of Melia Collection, Av. Sofia, 12, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona 

Meet the Judges

As leaders in their fields, our judges understand what it takes to achieve excellence

The Global Payroll Awards judges have years of payroll experience across industry and public services. They are looking for individuals and organisations of distinction - those that stand out from the crowd and exemplify the very best of leadership, teamwork and innovation - to celebrate at The Global Payroll Awards 2026.

Lisa Orton

Director

Vialto Partners

Zennie Sjolund 

Head of Payroll

SRF Konsulterna 

Ana Ronco 

Partner 

ASEC Group 

Sharon Tayfield 

Director Global Payroll Services 

Global Outsourcing 

David Spencer 

Head of Global Payroll
Risk & Compliance 

Remote 

Paul Simpson 

Senior Director Payroll & People Operations, EMEA 

Ralph Lauren 

Nicholas Bryant 

Managing Director 
Global Head of Payroll  

Barclays Banking 

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to the 2026 award sponsors

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