Automation and integration Award

Does your organisation provide a central platform that allows third-party payroll providers to connect to allow visibility, control and consolidated reports? Do you make a significant difference by your presence in our industry? If yes this award is for you. 

Payroll Consultant of the Year

Do you work on payroll contracts or projects for specific companies and periods of time? Are you a payroll consultant offering advice and support to a payroll department and beyond, playing an integral part in their success? Do you believe that you are the best in your field? Embrace the opportunity to be recognized for your hard work by entering this award.

Enter

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.

Attend

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.

Sponsor

Sponsorship of the Global Payroll Awards offers businesses unrivalled exposure to a very large audience before, during and after the event

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Employer of Record
Organisation
of the Year

Is your organisation an Employer of Record who assists either large or small companies with their global expansion and helps solve HR and Global payroll compliance? Is your organisation an industry stand-out; the very best in the world? This award could be the one for you.

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Global Payroll Supplier of the Year

Is your organisation a Global Payroll Supplier assisting organisations processing payroll on a global basis for different employee sizes ranging from 5-150,000+ across multiple countries? Are you exceptional? Do you believe that your company is the best in the world? This award is for you.

In-country Payroll Provider

This award is for companies seeking recognition for their efforts processing in-country payroll for external organisations. Have you helped organisations save money, streamline processes or improve accuracy? Is your In-Country payroll organisation the best in the world? This award could be the one for you.

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International Payroll Payments of the Year

Does your organisation assist companies all around the world to pay their employees in the correct currency? Do you consistently strive for excellence? If you can answer yes to both questions this award is right for you.

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Payroll Innovation Award

Have you or your organisation developed a new innovation either for an in-house purpose or for a client that has helped streamline a payroll process, system or project? If the answer is yes and you have a great case study to share this award is for you.

Payroll Manager of the Year

Are you the best payroll manager in the world or are you fortunate enough to work with someone who is? We want to hear why you/they deserve to win this award. What makes them remarkable? How do they support, develop and retain their team? Why do you believe they are the best?

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Payroll Software Supplier of the Year

Do you feel that your organisation has the world's best software for the payroll industry? Does your software allow a return on investment and cost savings? Have your clients benefited since implementing your software? This award could be for you.

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Payroll Student of the Year

Have you just started your career in payroll or been in payroll for a number of years and decided to study for a payroll qualification? Or have you joined a college specifically for payroll and feel ready to demonstrate the aptitude that makes you the payroll student of the year?

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Payroll Team of the Year

Do you have the best payroll team in the world or are you part of an outstanding payroll team? We want to hear about your team and the individuals within it that make it worthy of celebrating. What great achievements and improvements have your team and its members made over the last 18 months?

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Regional Payroll Supplier of the Year

Is your organisation a Regional Payroll Supplier assisting organisations processing payroll on a regional basis for different employee sizes ranging from 5-150,000+ across multiple regions? Are you exceptional? Do you believe that your company is the best in the world? This award is for you.

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Transformation Project of the Year

Have you or your client been working on a transformation project that has changed the way organisations use people, processes and technology? Have you met the challenges and outcomes whilst building relationships with key stakeholders to achieve this transformation project? If yes this award is for you.

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Payroll Specialist 
of the Year

Have you or your client been working on a transformation project that has changed the way organisations use people, processes and technology? Have you met the challenges and outcomes whilst building relationships with key stakeholders to achieve this transformation project? If yes this award is for you.

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Judges Award 

Have you or your client been working on a transformation project that has changed the way organisations use people, processes and technology? Have you met the challenges and outcomes whilst building relationships with key stakeholders to achieve this transformation project? If yes this award is for you.

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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.

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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. 

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

Melia Sitges

Driving distance: 15.6km. 18 min drive

Meliá Sitges, Carrer de Joan Salvat Papasseit, 38, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain

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