Harmonising HR and payroll - how technology can help

A new partnership is blossoming in Britain’s public and private sector: HR and payroll departments that have traditionally operated in isolation are getting together.

As a result, technology is evolving rapidly to streamline the growing partnership. Graham Whitehouse, MD of the software division at HR and payroll firm Selima, looks at how well bespoke or off-the-shelf packages can meet organisations’ specific needs.

A perfect match?
Until the turn of the century, the relationship between HR and payroll was nearly non-existent. The trend towards full human capital management has now led to a demand for HR software equipped to handle an increasing number of functions. That sparked technology providers to adapt to this changing landscape.