Managing Director, HCM
Stephanie Coward is Managing Director for HCM at IRIS, where she leads the strategy, innovation and growth of the organisation’s HR and payroll portfolio. She is responsible for positioning IRIS as a trusted partner to HR professionals and ensuring its solutions support the evolving needs of modern workforces.
With more than 25 years’ experience in the technology sector, Stephanie brings deep commercial and operational expertise, with a passion for improving the employee experience through technology.
Stephanie is committed to advancing IRIS’ HCM offering and helping organisations build more resilient, empowered workforces.
Our IRIS Cascade team have been busy these last few months, working on a number of exciting software updates and new features. In our latest Cascade webinar, the product team walked through what we've delivered...
Stephanie Coward | 18th August 2026 | 4 min read
Have you swapped your umbrella for sun cream? It must be summer! Well, that can only mean one thing: it’s time for the Staffology Payroll summer software update. In this blog, we've showcased some of...
Stephanie Coward | 6th August 2026 | 2 min read
Staying on top of HR compliance can feel like a full-time job in itself. This year especially, many of us are feeling the pressure, with the first wave of the Employment Rights Act 2025 now...
Stephanie Coward | 28th July 2026 | 7 min read
How do you think you’re perceived in your business? There’s no doubt that payroll is essential to maintaining a happy and engaged workforce. If people don’t get paid, they don’t work. Now while payroll has historically been viewed as a back-office...
Stephanie Coward | | 4 min read
An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is software that helps employers manage recruitment digitally. For UK businesses, it streamlines hiring by automating job postings, CV handling, interview scheduling, and candidate communication while helping support compliance and reporting. ...
Stephanie Coward | 9th July 2026 | 9 min read
DEI in hiring means designing recruitment so that every candidate is assessed fairly, has equal access to the opportunity, and is judged on the same consistent criteria. For UK employers, inclusive recruitment is less about...
Stephanie Coward | | 8 min read
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