EDUCATE COLLABORATE CELEBRATE
CIPP’s Annual Conference and Exhibition
EVENT SUPPLEMENT
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The conference is always an excellent opportunity to ensure your knowledge is current, look at what is new and network.
Ian Nicholson MCIPP, head of HR operations & reward, QIC Global Services Ltd
I loved every second of the conference, all the workshops I attended were brilliant and the speakers were very engaging. I loved that there was time for questions and if you couldn’t ask there and then, you were able to approach the individual at any time.
Jessica Hale MCIPPdip, payroll manager, Admiral Group Plc
A fantastic experience, such a highlight of the payroll calendar, great to see everybody and catch up on the latest in technology and legislation.
Jim Woodlingfield ChMCIPP, payroll and pensions manager, Sunderland City Council
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CONFERENCE OPENING AND WELCOME Liz Lay MSc FCIPPdip FHEA ACIPD | Chair | CIPP
To open the CIPP’s Annual Conference and Exhibition in style, a short video was presented, to highlight all the work that payroll professionals have carried out over the past year, and how the CIPP has been there to support.
The CIPP’s chair, Liz Lay, then welcomed everybody to the event, which was held face-to-face at the Celtic Manor in Wales for the first time in two years.
Liz thanked the event sponsors, and extended a warm welcome to guests, with special thanks to our overseas partners.
Liz spoke of the challenges posed by government initiatives, and the pandemic more generally, and applied them to her role at Aldi. She encouraged payroll professionals to take pride in the work they have carried out over the past few turbulent years.
The changes to National Insurance (NI) this tax year were mentioned, including: ● the increase to NI rates of 1.25 percentage points, from April ● the mid-year change to the primary threshold, from July ● the second mid-year change to NI rates, which mean they will revert to 2021/2022 levels, from November.
There was also discussion of the vast array of new legislation that’s recently been introduced. Liz then explained why all of this means it’s imperative that payroll professionals are still recognised as ‘key workers’.
Details of how the CIPP has supported its members were provided, including: ● the budget hub ● ‘ The Payroll Pages ’ weekly LinkedIn newsletter ● the award-winning BeKnowledgeable webinar series
● the Payroll Assurance Scheme (PAS) ● National Payroll Week celebrations.
Looking towards the future, Liz discussed the CIPP’s involvement in future government consultations, the graduation ceremony 2022, the payroll careers project, the annual general meeting coming in 2023, and of course, the fact that the IPP Education (a subsidiary of the CIPP), is now an Ofqual-approved end-point assessment organisation.
Liz then declared conference open, reminding attendees that sponsors were there to speak to, and the CIPP was on hand to help with anything they needed.
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PLENARY ONE
KEYNOTE SESSION – HMRC UPDATE
Sponsored by
Myrtle Lloyd | Director general - customer service group | HMRC
Steve Watmore, payroll product manager for UK and Ireland, Sage, introduced the sponsored keynote speaker.
Myrtle Lloyd took to the stage to discuss HMRC’s performance over the past year, and the factors that have impacted the work it carries out. This included how the organisation is building its resilience and recovering from the turbulence caused by the pandemic. Looking to the future, Myrtle discussed HMRC’s ‘digital ambition’ focusing on the move to making tax digital for value-added tax and income tax self-assessment. She also explained how the organisation is impacted by external challenges, and how it has helped, and will continue to help its customers during challenging times. There was mention of the change to National Insurance (NI) contributions, and how it has impacted HMRC’s work, just as it has for our profession.
Myrtle wrapped up by confirming that HMRC wants to continue to work in collaboration with the payroll profession to make things better for the future.
Sponsored by
PLENARY TWO
PANEL DISCUSSION ON HYBRID WORKING INCLUDING TAX IMPLICATIONS, NMW, HEALTH AND SAFETY Paul Tucker | Employment taxes senior manager | UNW LLP Neil Tonks ChMCIPPdip | Legislation manager | MHR Justine Riccomini MSc FFTA AIPA Chartered MCIPD ChFCIPP | Head of Tax (employment and devolved taxes) | ICAS James Forse | ACAS
This lively discussion featured a selection of experts in the tax field and covered the topic of how working practices have evolved. The panel explained the importance of ensuring these changes are managed in a compliant fashion.
The session covered: ● hybrid working and the associated tax implications ● national minimum wage considerations ● health and safety.
The panel discussion format worked really well and delved into some of the areas that aren’t always at the forefront of considerations when implementing hybrid and remote working styles.
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PLENARY THREE
MOTIVATIONAL SESSION
Sponsored by
Mobile escape room challenge
Those who attended the motivational session on the morning of day two were tasked with cracking the code to open a box containing the legendary Maltese Diamond.
The pressure was on, as teams were given just 45 minutes in which to solve the mystery and steal the diamond! This session got everyone’s brains working, communication flowing and was a brilliant experience for all involved.
FUTURE PAYROLL POLICY AND CONSULTATIONS Policy and research team | CIPP PLENARY FOUR
The CIPP’s policy team delivered plenary four of the conference. The team consists of: ● Samantha O’Sullivan MCIPPdip, policy lead
● Mathew Akrigg ACIPP, policy and research officer ● Lora Murphy ACIPP, editor of Professional magazine.
Samantha introduced the session, before handing the reins to Mathew, to discuss the mini-budget, announced by previous chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, on 23 September 2022. This gave an update on changes to: ● National Insurance ● tax rates ● off payroll working rules ● investment zones.
At the time of writing, however, much of the above had been altered again by current chancellor, Jeremy Hunt. It was still important to show how quickly new policies are implemented by government, and how payroll must be agile and react to that, with speed.
Lora then discussed the work the policy team gets involved in, when representing the voice of members and the wider payroll profession at government forums and within consultation responses. She then went on to explain how everyone can get involved, through surveys, think tanks and by approaching the team more generally. Finally, Samantha explained the policy team’s overarching strategy, and how it ACTS on behalf of members. Ultimately, the team meets the following criteria, in that they are: ● A PPROACHABLE ● C ORRECT ● T IMELY, and ● S PEAK UP.
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PLENARY FIVE
PENSIONS ADEQUACY
Alyshia Harrington-Clark | Head of DC, master trusts and lifetime savings | Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA)
The PLSA has been conducting research and collecting evidence to inform proposals for the future scope and design of automatic enrolment and other retirement saving policies.
It has made recommendations regarding increasing contribution levels and targeting individuals in under-pensioned groups.
In the session, Alyshia covered: ● an update on the work being undertaken on pensions adequacy ● initial findings from ongoing research regarding the drivers of inadequacy ● potential policy changes and tweaks, along with new ideas which could help reduce inadequate outcomes.
PLENARY SIX
LIVING WAGE FOUNDATION – PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Shelley Morris | Senior project manager (Living Pensions) | Living Wage Foundation
Those who attended plenary six were treated to discussion of the Living Wage Foundation and its past, present and future. The Living Wage Foundation is responsible for calculating the real living wage rates, which are based on the cost-of-living.
There was discussion of what the recently announced rate for London is, and that of the rest of the UK, and why paying the real living wage rate is beneficial for not just workers, but also their employers.
Shelley then explained what the Foundation’s aims for the future are, including: ● making living wage cities and boroughs ● a global living wage ● looking at creating living hours, including guaranteed minimums of 16 working hours per week ● extending living standards into retirement.
The session ended with a video showing the difference the real living wage has made to individuals’ lives.
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EVENING ENTERTAINMENT
To close off day one, there was a buffet and networking event, allowing payroll professionals to mix with their peers.
The entertainment on the evening came in the form of cocktail making, with Zest Mixology, who invited everyone to create cocktails with them.
The crowd were also treated to a flaring routine, and some were even invited up to the stage to try flaring for themselves, including our very own Vickie Graham.
We’d like to extend our thanks to our overseas guests, who came such a long way to be with us to attend the conference and awards. They were: ● Bruce Phipps (American Payroll Association) ● Dan Maddux MCIPP (American Payroll Association) ● Peter Tzanetakis MCIPP (National Payroll Institute)
● Carolyn Lesyshen (National Payroll Institute) ● Sherisse Mason (National Payroll Institute).
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WORKSHOP SESSIONS
W1 – INSIGHT TO UPSKILL YOUR MANAGERS / LEADER S Elaine Gibson MSc ChFCIPP MCMI FHEA , People Transformations Ltd This interactive session saw Elaine delve into how to be the best version of yourself as a
W4 – THE PENSIONS REGULATOR (TPR): PENSIONS UPDATE Andy Nicholls FCIPP, The Pensions Regulator Andy joined from TPR to provide an update on all things pensions, looking at what’s already happened, and, of course, what will happen in the future. There was information regarding: ● pensions dashboards ● pension scams ● TPR’s current compliance work ● correcting mistakes ● pension scheme news ● public sector schemes ● changes to automatic enrolment.
manager, and to be the person others aspire to be in the future, while getting the best from the payroll team. She provided numerous tips, discussed the traps and also gave advice on best practice.
W2 – NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE (NMW) Jeni Morris, Ernst & Young Jeni shared her extensive experience of working in HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC’s) NMW team and within her current role, as head of NMW, Ernst & Young.
W5 – ADOPTING TECHNOLOGY TO AUTOMATE YOUR PAYROLL
Steve Watmore, Sage UK Ltd Joanne Pringle, Sage UK Ltd
She discussed: ● NMW risks which are currently in the spotlight ● risks HMRC may focus on in the future ● the technical pitfalls of NMW ● examples of unintentional errors.
In this session, there was discussion of how to embed a technology strategy to automate, simplify and extract more from the payroll process.
It focused on the three stages of payroll, so data gathering, analysis and data extraction.
W3 – SHAPING THE FUTURE OF PAYROLL Ana Laiu MSc FCIPPdip
Ways in which technology can help to reduce errors were also explored, to help manage the entire end-to-end process more successfully.
As we all know, payroll is constantly changing and shifting.
In this workshop, Ana discussed: ● the pandemic and payroll
● whether payroll should be an independent or shared identity ● current workforce trends and the future implications for payroll ● inspiring the next generation. Ana gave a lovely anecdote around delivering an update to her daughter’s primary school class about what payroll is. She explained: “Who loves video games? Well, I make sure you get those video games, as my job is to pay your Mummy and Daddy the right money, so they can buy you those games.”
Ana’s parting quote was: “We need to make payroll sparkle”.
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W6 – COMPLIANCE REVIEWS Susan Ball, RSM UK
The panel also confirmed how the industry now looks more at personality than experience, and how drive and passion are two traits that just cannot be taught – they’re inherent.
Attendees joined to watch Susan provide her top tips on compliance reviews, as she proved they don’t have to be scary! Susan covered: ● the background of HMRC compliance teams
W9 – BEST PRACTICE FOR MIGRATING TO A NEW PAYROLL SYSTEM Adam Ford MCIPPdip, Phase 3 In this session, Adam aimed to equip payroll professionals with all the knowledge and skills they need to undergo a successful payroll system migration. Adam covered six key steps across the entire project lifestyle: ● making a business case ● system selection ● identifying project managers ● migration and implementation
● how to handle a review or a HMRC nudge letter ● what happens during, and following, a review ● how liabilities are calculated ● common problem areas.
W7 – SUPPORTING EMPLOYEES FROM AUTOMATIC ENROLMENT (AE) TO RETIREMENT Charles Cotton, CIPD In this session, Charles explored how payroll and human resource (HR) teams can build on
● testing ● go live.
Adam used real life examples to explore how system migrations have impacted businesses and payroll specialists.
the success of AE, and ways organisations can get a return on the money they spend on staff pensions. There was also discussion of how to help staff prepare for retirement. Charles looked at why organisations should be interested in workplace pensions, how to help employees navigate pension freedoms and the role of pensions in financial well-being. The session finished with a group discussion about different initiatives, which brought the room together, meaning everyone was engaged and included.
W10 – CIPP BITESIZE TRAINING: PARTY SEASON Fiona Smith MCIPPdip, CIPP As we rapidly approach Christmas and, therefore, party season, the CIPP’s Fiona Smith provided a brilliant and engaging
bitesize training session on accurately reporting gifts and staff entertainment for tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs).
W8 – PANEL SESSION: THE SKILLED PAYROLL TEAM Maria Mason MCIPPdip, BDO LLP Helen Livesey, Hays Payroll Management Nick Day ACIPP, James Gray Associates Ltd Samantha Johnson LLB (Hons) ChMCIPPdip
Fiona covered the following topics, and there were insightful questions from those who attended, throughout: ● annual social events ● trivial benefits ● gifts ● reporting options.
The CIPP’s Gemma Mullis hosted this session, which allowed a panel of experts to share their views on how to build the best payroll team possible. They discussed recruitment, building skills and getting great performance.
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W11 – CREATING A REWARD STRATEGY Karen Beckett BA (Hons) ChFCIPP More and more businesses are looking to enhance their reward offering, particularly given the current cost-of-living crisis. Karen, therefore, delivered a session covering why it’s important to have a reward strategy, and how it can be developed through preparation and planning. Karen covered: ● evaluating current reward offerings ● developing a reward strategy ● how to begin the journey.
It was great to see such engagement in the room, and there was plenty of talk around: ● what makes a successful financial well-being programme
● barriers to engagement in the workplace ● successful communication techniques ● diversifying savings vehicles ● measuring success.
W14 – EV SALARY SACRIFICE – GOOD FOR YOU AND YOUR ORGANISATION Ian Davis MCIPPdip, Direct Line Group
This workshop explored how to implement an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, covering the key considerations, along with any risks, benefits and potential compliance issues.
W12 – WHAT IS STRATEGIC PAYROLL? Lou Gray ChMCIPPdip, CIPP
This was a hugely popular session, and the room was so full, there was standing space only! This reflects the fact that electric cars are becoming more popular, whether they’re hybrid, plug-in hybrid or all-electric. There were many questions put to Ian, and this led into an interesting discussion of how salary sacrifice interacts with national minimum wage.
Susan Ball, RSM UK Daniel Rice, Workday
This was a panel session, which explored the definition of ‘strategic pay’ and answered the following questions: ● will the label of ‘payroll’ hold back the department and associate it with operational rather than strategic activities? ● how can payroll support wider HR practice principles and values? ● how can payroll define its seat across hybrid departments, such as tax, HR, finance, project management, IT, legal, etc?
W15 –HOW THE CIPP PAYROLL ASSURANCE SCHEME (PAS) CAN KEEP YOUR ORGANISATION COMPLIANT Julie Northover ChFCIPPdip Julie, who is the lead PAS assessor at the CIPP, delivered an informative session to discuss the PAS application process and accreditation requirements,
W13 – DISCUSSION GROUP: FINANCIAL WELL-BEING Victoria East BA (Hons) Dip FPS, Wealth at Work Ltd Ian Hodson MSc CHFCIPPdip, University of Lincoln During this interactive session, the room was split into six groups, who had to determine which financial well-being packages would be suitable for the case study allocated to the group.
and invited attendees to put any questions they had to her. She discussed the benefits of PAS to the payroll team and to the organisation more broadly.
This was a REALLY good conference. Every session I attended was top notch. Neil Tonks ChMCIPPdip, legislation manager, MHR Global
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W16 – THE GENERATIONAL GAME: DEVELOPING YOUR MULTIGENERATIONAL WORKFORCE Polly Sinclair MSc FCIPPdip MSET Polly led a discussion of how we’re currently seeing five generations at work, and how to meet their varying development needs.
W19 – INTERESTING TAX CASES IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS FOR PAYROLL PROFESSIONALS Justine Riccomini, MSC FFTA AIPA Chartered MCIPD ChFCIPP, ICAS
Justine provided a whistle- stop tour of some of the key
employment taxes related cases from the past 12 months. This provided an insight into: ● what the judiciary have had to review ● the approach to the case, and the subsequent outcomes ● whether case decisions have been binding or not. The session provided attendees with information regarding the key technical aspects of employment tax legislation, and, as a result, an understanding of why things have worked out the way they have.
Among other things, Polly discussed: ● what a modern workforce looks like
● what the different generations expect out of development ● how the different generations at work can be used to an organisation’s (and payroll’s) advantage.
W17 – CIPP BITESIZE TRAINING: SHARED PARENTAL LEAVE Fiona Smith MCIPPdip, the CIPP This bitesize training session covered the tricky area of shared parental leave. Although this isn’t new to payroll, it can often be viewed as complex to administer.
W20 – PENSIONS TOP TIPS Shaun Tetley FCIPP, Portsmouth City Council Shaun provided some tips surrounding pensions, covering defined contribution and defined benefit schemes, along with the state pension scheme.
Fiona provided information to refresh delegates’ knowledge about shared parental leave and shared parental pay, along with some top tips for turning this statutory requirement into a valued employee benefit.
The session explained some of the important things pension scheme members must carry out to engage fully with their pensions.
This was a very engaging session, and the slides used lots of visual images to communicate with the audience.
GLOBAL PAYROLL PANEL Ros Hendren MSc, CMgr FCMI dip, FCIPPdip FHEA, Well Paid Consulting Moniza Syeda , LexisNexis
Great to meet face-to- face, seeing old friends and making new network connections. After being absent for a couple of years, it reinstated the importance and value of attending such a valuable event.
This panel session discussed the following questions:
● what do payroll professionals need to consider when choosing a global payroll software provider? ● when do payroll obligations start for employees working in multiple jurisdictions? ● what does global mobility mean for international payroll compliance? ● The Office of Tax Simplification is currently seeking feedback for an open call for evidence around the emerging trends in hybrid and distance working. Do you believe the tax and social security rules are flexible enough to cope with employees working in multiple jurisdictions?
Sharon Taylor MCIPPdip, payroll manager, Gatwick Airport
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I thought it was really well organised and thought out. Great level of detail and planning. Really enjoyed it. Dougie MacInnes MCIPPdip, payroll manager, Midland Heart Ltd
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WIDE RANGE OF SESSION TOPICS INDUSTRY LEADING SPEAKERS NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS CEREMONY
4-5 October 2023 Celtic Manor Resort, Wales
Register your interest online at cipp.org.uk/ACE
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2022
Celebrating excellence in the payroll profession
Award categories for 2022
The CIPP bright beginnings award Well-being and employee engagement award The CIPP spotlight award In-house payroll team of the year award Project of the year award The CIPP luminary award Software product of the year award Internationa payroll service provider of the year award Payroll service provider of the year award
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This years’ judges
The CIPP thanks the judges for their time and commitment. Judges are chosen from a variety of industries to reflect the diversity of the payroll and pension professions.
The judges review each nomination online. They allocate a score out of ten based on how well the nomination meets the category criteria. The nomination with the highest overall score receives the award.
Eira Hammond
Carsten Staehr
Chris Tidy
David O’Meara
Denise Pursey
Karen Beckett
Ian Davis
Jaspal Randhawa
Julie Aghanti- Akinremi
Juliet Rose-Clarke
Nick Day
Kristina Shalamanova
Liz Robins
Mandar Naik
Neil Tonks
Tracey McCallin
Pete Statham
Richard Garth
Samantha Johnson
Sheunopa Ngunda
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The CIPP’s Annual Excellence Awards 2022
The night of Thursday 6 October saw the CIPP’s Annual Excellence Awards 2022. Payroll, pension and reward professionals got dressed up in style to mark the key event, at the Celtic Manor Resort, in Wales. The CIPP’s Annual Excellence Awards are the industry’s most prestigious awards, which are given to individuals and organisations who have had the biggest and best impact on the payroll, pension and reward professions over the past year. The night was a roaring success, as some of the true stars of our industry received well- deserved recognition. Following an amazing three-course meal, Ken Pullar, the CIPP’s chief executive officer, introduced the awards, discussing all the hard work payroll professionals have put in over the past tumultuous few years. He also discussed how the profession has had to deal with much to-ing and fro-ing over the past few months. Ken then handed over to business development director, Vickie Graham, to kick off the awards. Vickie thanked the event’s sponsors, and all the judges for assessing the fantastic nominations that the CIPP received this year. It was then time to hand over to this year’s wonderful guest speaker, Clare Balding.
Clare is one of Britain’s leading sports broadcasters, and is known for her love of horseracing, something she spoke about in her opening speech, as her Dad trained some of the late Queen’s horses. She has also authored several children’s books.
Clare’s talents don’t stop there – she is also the winner of the BAFTA Special Award and RTS Presenter of the Year Award, for her expert coverage of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Clare gave a captivating opening speech, and spoke of her varied and interesting life, before turning to present the Annual Excellence Awards 2022.
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Payroll Assurance Scheme 2022
● Ceridian Europe ● CGI IT UK Limited ● Direct Line Group ● Domestic and General ● Dumfries & Galloway Council ● Fourth Ltd ● Gap Personnel Holdings Ltd ● Greaves West & Ayre ● Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd ● John Lewis Partnership ● Kreston Reeves LLP
● Liverpool City Council ● MHR International UK Ltd ● Midland Heart ● Moore East Midlands ● Natwest Group
● St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Trust Hospitals NHS Trust ● Telefonicia ● Thomson Cooper Accountants ● Venator Materials UK Ltd ● Zellis
● North Kesteven District Council ● Oliver James Associates Limited ● Payroll as you go Limited ● Royal Mail Group ● Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The CIPP bright beginnings award 2022
Sponsored by
WINNER: Tayla Fenn, Local Government Association
Judges’ comments
“I really think this individual is going to be an excellent payroller - well done!”
“Wow, this individual is every payroll manager’s dream employee. A very worthy winner.”
“I am elated to have won the bright beginnings award 2022. It is a great achievement, and I am so thrilled to have been recognised for this award. I am so grateful for my colleagues at the LGA, particularly my manager, Zena Campbell and my MBKB tutor, Adele Webb for all of their support and guidance over the last year. I wouldn’t have all the knowledge that I do to excel within my career in payroll without them both. Thank you!”
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Anna Johnson, BDO LLP
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Well-being and employee engagement award 2022
Sponsored by
WINNER: Phase 3
Judges’ comments The winning organisation demonstrated “some real out of the box thinking with policies such as unlimited annual leave”. “It was an exceptional submission which puts employee and associated family health and well-being first, and business second.”
“We are delighted to have won the well-being and employee engagement award at the CIPP Awards. We are exceptionally proud of our people and continually strive to make sure they feel valued, cared for and listened to. To have our efforts recognised by the CIPP is an honour and testament to our philosophy of putting people at the heart of our company decisions.” Assad Ahmed, founder and chief executive officer, Phase 3
HIGHLY COMMENDED: BDO LLP
The CIPP spotlight award 2022
Sponsored by
WINNER: Nick Phillips ChMCIPPdip, East Midlands Shared Services
Judges’ comments “This individual’s investment in the next generation of payroll professionals is inspirational. In an industry that’s struggling for great talent, it’s good to know this individual is using their own experience to build for the future.”
“I’m absolutely delighted to have been presented with the ‘CIPP spotlight award’, which I accept on behalf of all my colleagues at East Midlands Shared Services (EMSS). We have an amazing team and everything we have achieved has been a collective effort. “I was sorry that I wasn’t able to attend on the night, but especially pleased that Emily Cocking from OCL Accountancy was able to collect the award for me, as she has been one of my star apprentices and is undoubtedly a future award winner herself!”
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In-house payroll team of the year award 2022
Sponsored by
WINNER: OCS
Judges’ comments The judges said that the winning entry showcased “the huge operation to ensure just under 17,000 employees are paid accurately”. “A great entry – exceptional team – fantastic improvements and quite clearly an integral part of the organisation but more importantly acknowledged by everybody in the organisation”.
“So proud of the team! Their skills and more importantly, their work ethnic has been second to none over the last few years and they deserve top recognition for their efforts. We had a great night at the awards, thanks for having us.” Ben Hewings, UK payroll manager, OCS Group
Project of the year award 2022
Sponsored by
WINNER: Freshdesk Implementation Team, East Midlands Shared Services
Judges’ comments The winning project was able to effectively demonstrate, “why the project was being undertaken and the impact it would have on cost savings.”
“Great metrics supplied of the reduced query volumes since implementation.”
“We are so proud to be the recipient of ‘project of the year’. When we proposed to develop, implement and train out a brand new system in only six weeks, many thought we wouldn’t manage it. Instead, we exceeded all expectations, not only meeting the deadline but delivering a hugely successful launch that has benefited our staff and customers at a time of great change for the organisations we support. We are over the moon that the tenacity, dedication and hard work required to complete this project has been recognised by CIPP.” Simon McMurdo, communications and customer engagement lead at East Midlands Shared Services
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The CIPP luminary award 2022
Sponsored by
WINNER: Maria Mason MCIPPdip, BDO LLP
Judges’ comments The judges said the winner is “an individual championing the payroll profession”.
“From testimonials, it’s clear that this person has the interests of the development of the employees as a key point to their approach.”
“I feel incredibly honoured to have received the CIPP’s luminary award at this year’s Annual Excellence Awards, particularly given this is judged and awarded by my industry peers and I recognise the standard of other nominees. I am glad that I was able to convey just how passionately I feel about elevating the payroll profession and ensuring that it is given the respect and recognition it deserves! As a firm, BDO LLP is also extremely proud to have been shortlisted in seven award categories and be ‘highly commended’ for two of these. Payroll specialists work hard to keep up to date with the constant changes impacting their work, paying people on time and accurately, and are intrinsic in creating and managing the pivotal data that controls all areas of a business, so are key and this needs to be recognised and rewarded.” Software product of the year award 2022
Sponsored by
WINNER: PayCaptain
Judges’ comments Judges commented that the winners provided “good information about the products from a payroll and employee (end user) perspective”.
The winners gave, “good examples of innovation”.
“Winning software product of the year award and this recognition from the CIPP means the world to the PayCaptain Team. We are a relatively young business, having started in 2020, but have used our 160 years’ experience to build an innovative, technology-rich solution that delivers high automation and high efficiency, and puts the employee experience front and centre of the whole process. “The world of payroll has been crying out for a solution that is a benefit to the employee and helps improve their financial well-being, in addition to dramatically simplifying the end-to-end payroll process and workload for businesses. I think anyone who saw our reaction to winning this award at the ACE 2022 event could see how much this represents to all of us. I want to thank the CIPP for the award and to congratulate the other winners.” Simon Bocca ACIPP, chief executive officer and founder at PayCaptain
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International payroll service provider of the year award 2022
Sponsored by
WINNER: ADP UK
Judges’ comments Judges felt the winner demonstrated “an excellent application fully describing their comprehensive global payroll solution”.
Judges said, “the global e-learning centre and professional qualification sponsorship are all very impressive”.
“We are proud to be recognised by such an esteemed organisation as the CIPP. As a business, we continually strive to provide our clients with the very best service and this award acknowledges this. To win it for four straight years proves that, even during challenging times for the industry, we have continued to provide clients with the best payroll support on the market.” Sirsha Haldar, managing director, ADP UK, Ireland and South Africa
Payroll service provider of the year award 2022
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WINNER: Cintra HR & Payroll Services Ltd
Judges’ comments This year’s winner had a “well-thought-out submission that was clear to follow and considered each submission point carefully” and their “services were outlined clearly and impressively”.
“Cintra are thrilled and proud to have won the payroll service provider of the year award. We strive to deliver the highest standard of service to every single one of our clients, so it’s fantastic to receive this award and recognition. Congratulations to all the other companies who won and were shortlisted.”
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Shortlisted candidates
Shortlisted organisations
Shortlisted individuals
Adela-Lilliana Vislan Anna Johnson Ben Mawbey Caroline Harris Cherrie Scrivens Debbie Broadway Dennis Ricci-McElhone Emily Smith Fiona Robinsons-Williams Jack Wingfield Jasmine Lansdell Julie Lock Kasia Debinska Kelly Smith Kieran McDonald Maria Mason
MHR Midland Heart MyView Project Team Moorepay Neeyamo NES Fircroft NHS Payroll Services North Yorkshire County Council OCS PayCaptain PayEscape PensionsSync Product Team Phase 3 Sage SD Worx Staffordshire University Stockport Homes Group Payroll Team SUEZ Sunderland City Council
ADP BDO LLP BDO National Payroll Services & Elementsuite Bishop Fleming Payroll Services Ceridian Cintra HR & Payroll Services Ltd City and Guilds CloudPay CSSC Projects Team Dains Accountants Dataplan Payroll Limited DLG Payroll & Benefit Team Durham County Council Duty Management & IT&D Teams Freshdesk Implementation Team Frontier Software Fusion Lifestyle Gist Ltd In-House Payroll Team HCRG Care Group Hilton UK Payroll Team HR Connect IRIS Software Group KeyPay Kingdom Housing Association Ltd Payroll Team
Nick Clarke Nick Phillips
Pagan Palmer Paula Cottrell Rachel Lester Ross Hancock Sarah Connolly Sarah Woodwark Tayla Fenn Will Jackson Yasmin Dudley-Ward
The Wrekin Housing Group West Midlands Police- Payroll Zalaris Zellis
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