Payroll Maturity Assessment

How mature is your global payroll capability?

Payroll DiagnostIQ is our free assessment tool that enables you to plot your maturity against a 5-level rating to help you identify areas of improvements. The questionnaire will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete and we will analyse the results and send you a bespoke report.

The questions will help determine your global payroll maturity from the following lenses:

• People, Strategy & Culture
• Policy, Process and Compliance
• Data and Reporting
• Payroll Tools and Technology

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Before you get started please can you complete the following information.

People, Strategy & Culture

The first section of the assessment focuses on the people, leadership, and cultural foundations that underpin payroll delivery. It explores the clarity of payroll strategy, capability and capacity of teams, investment in skills and development, and the extent to which payroll is valued and supported by leadership. This section also considers how effectively payroll collaborates with HR, Finance, and vendors, and whether the organisational culture supports accountability, continuous improvement, and risk awareness.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements

Payroll Policy, Process & Compliance

The next section of the assessment focuses on the clarity, consistency, and effectiveness of payroll policies, processes, and compliance controls. It explores how well payroll activities are documented, governed, and executed across countries, including adherence to local regulatory requirements. This section also assesses the robustness of controls, escalation paths, and accountability to ensure payroll is processed accurately, compliantly, and on time.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements

Data & Reporting

The next section of the assessment focuses on understanding the quality, reliability, and ownership of payroll data. It explores how effectively payroll data is validated, reported, and governed, and the extent to which payroll reporting is trusted for operational control, compliance, and decision-making. This section also assesses clarity of data ownership across HR, Payroll, Finance, and third-party providers

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements

Payroll Tools and technology

The final section of the assessment focuses on the payroll technology landscape and the tools that enable accurate, timely, and scalable payroll delivery. It explores how well payroll systems and integrations support global operations, including automation, monitoring, security, and vendor management. This section also assesses the reliability of payroll technology, clarity of ownership, and the extent to which tooling supports compliance, control, and continuous improvement.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements