14:00 - 14:45

The payroll talent market continues to evolve, bringing new challenges for employers looking to attract, secure, and retain the right people. From changing candidate expectations and salary demands to increasing competition for skilled professionals, organisations need to adapt their hiring strategies to stay ahead.

Join the CIPP’s Corporate Partner & Headline Sponsor of National Payroll week, Portfolio Payroll for an insightful webinar exploring the key recruitment challenges facing payroll employers in 2026. Using exclusive data from their upcoming 2026/27 Payroll Salary Guide, they'll uncover the latest salary trends, market movements, and candidate priorities shaping the payroll landscape.

Attendees will gain practical advice on how to strengthen their recruitment approach, improve candidate attraction and engagement, and make informed hiring decisions in an increasingly competitive market.



Payroll is often seen as stable and familiar, but that familiarity can mask operational risk as organisations grow. In this session, we'll explore what happens when payroll is pushed beyond its original design and how a SaaS and automation-led approach creates a more predictable, scalable and resilient operating model. This is a practical look at building payroll to support growth, not slow it down.