Professional November 2025

ANNUAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Payroll service provider of the Year (20,001 - 75,000 payslips per month)

Organisations turn to service providers to deliver compliant and efficient payroll services within their organisation, and this award will be presented to the provider proven to demonstrate commitment to customer service and an effective and compliant payroll service. Winner: Phase 3

“This recognition is a true testament to the hard work, dedication and expertise of our incredible team over the past year. To be named among the leading organisations in our industry is an honour, but to win is an achievement we’re immensely proud of. This award reflects the commitment of every member of the Phase 3 team to excellence, innovation and service. It reinforces our mission to continue setting the benchmark for quality and reliability in payroll delivery, ensuring our clients receive an industry-leading experience every single time. Sponsored by

“We’re deeply grateful to our clients and partners for their ongoing trust and support, and to the CIPP and the judging panel for the recognition. And to our team for their unwavering passion in everything they do. Here’s to continuing to raise the bar together!”

Russell Webb ACIPP, Payroll Business Development Manager, Phase 3 Highly Commended: Durham County Council

Payroll Service Provider of the Year (over 75,000 payslips per month)

Organisations turn to service providers to deliver compliant and efficient payroll services within their organisation, and this award will be presented to the provider proven to demonstrate commitment to customer service and an effective and compliant payroll service. Winner: Cintra HR & Payroll Services

Highly Commended: HR Connect

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Lifetime Achievement in Payroll Award This award recognises individuals who have made a lasting and transformative impact on the payroll or pensions industries.

These awards celebrate a career marked by: l years of dedication l meaningful contributions to the profession l mentorship of the next generation.

“It’s an honour to receive this award, and I’m truly grateful for it. I have to acknowledge the massive amount of support I have received over the years from exceptional teams I have worked with. This recognition is as much about them as it is about me. Together, we’ve achieved a great deal for clients and for the profession as a whole, and I feel privileged to have been part of that journey.”

Stephen Abbotts, Director of Payroll, Azets Payroll Services

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| Professional in Payroll, Pensions and Reward |

Issue 115 | November 2025

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