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.
IRIS provides HR software with learning and development through Staffology HR and IRIS Cascade, connected to Kallidus Learn LMS, so learning is driven by the same employee data as HR. If you’re seeking HR software...
Stephanie Coward | 11th September 2026 | 8 min read
For organisations of 1,000+ employees, choosing the right enterprise HCM system can make or break your HR processes; buyers at this scale typically prioritise: How the platform fits their existing technology stack The depth of...
Stephanie Coward | 2nd September 2026 | 23 min read
UK businesses with 50–200 employees need HR software that offers core people management functionality in addition to having the option to integrate with payroll. At this business size, a lightweight system, or the lack of...
Stephanie Coward | 1st September 2026 | 18 min read
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
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