We’ve curated 18 trusted, free resources that will help you get up to speed on local compliance, tax, benefits, employment rules, and reporting changes. These tools are perfect for payroll teams preparing vendor selection, compliance risk assessments, or stakeholder briefings.

A practical template for tracking tasks, timelines, and dependencies. Deliberately kept as ‘low tech’ as possible, this calendar works entirely in Microsoft Excel. No fancy tools, no advanced software required. Just download it, learn it, tweak it, use it… and share it!

This guide demystifies SOX and SOC compliance for payroll and HR teams. It explains the core requirements, highlights common pitfalls, and offers actionable steps to strengthen internal controls, manage vendor risks, and align with audit expectations. It empowers professionals to protect data, ensure financial accuracy, and stay confidently compliant.

Turn your payroll operations around in 90 days with this structured guide. From assessing current practices to building strong stakeholder relationships, optimising team management, and executing critical improvements, each phase prepares you for sustainable success.