IRIS’ Operations Director named a leader in Knowledge & Professional Services in The Reward 300

We’re delighted to announce that our Operations Director, Nigel Francis, has been named as one of the 50 leaders in Knowledge & Professional Services in The Reward 300.

The recognition programme originally began in 2009, awarding the Payroll Top 50 before expanding to better reflect the various leaders across payroll, HR, employee benefits, workplace pensions and associated sectors.

Nigel has been key to the development of our IRIS Payroll Professional software, and he has driven the development of our new automation module, Virtual Payroll Assistant.

Nigel Francis says, “There are not many industries where what you do on a day-to-day basis has such a huge impact on the lives of so many people in every sector of the economy. This has become even more apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic where UK payroll teams have really been the unsung heroes.”

He adds, “Having such an impact on so many people is a big responsibility, and I know it is not just a key motivator for me, but it’s the same for all the teams that I am lucky enough to work with. It’s an honour to have been selected as a member of this year’s Reward 300 and truly a recognition of the hard work from the IRIS teams and in particular my colleagues in IRIS Payroll Professional.”

The star-studded gala dinner will take place during National Payroll Week, commencing 7^th September.

Stephanie Coward

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.