{"id":55928,"date":"2025-10-23T16:12:01","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T15:12:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manufacturing-today.com\/?p=55928"},"modified":"2025-12-18T13:08:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T13:08:26","slug":"payroll-intelligence-for-the-agentic-era","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manufacturing-today.com\/news\/payroll-intelligence-for-the-agentic-era\/","title":{"rendered":"Payroll intelligence for the agentic era\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Payroll is often described as the heartbeat of an organization<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Although payroll is responsible for the timely and accurate compensation of employees, it is also a recurring touchpoint and affirmation of an individual\u2019s relationship with an organization, while it represents the single largest controllable operating expense for most enterprises.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yet, beneath the surface, payroll is often imperfect, and payroll leakage seems to be an elusive and challenging reality; for many,&nbsp;a number of&nbsp;operational issues remain a silent drain on profitability and operating trust:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"127\" src=\"https:\/\/manufacturing-today.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/KPMG-graphic1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manufacturing-today.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/KPMG-graphic1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/manufacturing-today.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/KPMG-graphic1-300x51.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In today\u2019s Agentic Era, where AI-driven systems are reshaping business operations, organizations must rethink payroll not just as a back-office function, but as a strategic lever for cost containment, risk management, and workforce optimization.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The hidden cost no one\u2019s auditing\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Despite its critical importance, payroll is rarely scrutinized with the rigor applied to vendor spend or taxes.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The result? Potential millions of dollars are lost annually via intentional and unintentional payroll leakage, including overpayments, policy violations or exceptions, misclassified roles, and weak\/ missing controls.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What if your largest investment was silently eroding by 2% to 5% every year? For every $1B+ enterprise, this isn&#8217;t a hypothetical\u2014it&#8217;s the reality of payroll leakage. This translates to a multi-million-dollar&nbsp;annual loss, not from market downturns, but from the quiet friction of manual processes. While over half of businesses cling to these outdated methods, they&#8217;re not just running inefficiently; they&#8217;re actively channeling funds away from innovation and growth directly into a sinkhole of payroll leakage, compliance risks and financial penalties<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><sup>1<\/sup><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Payroll and Workforce spend: The next frontier\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Labor costs account for up to 70% of a company\u2019s operating spend, yet payroll is often managed as a fixed cost.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The path forward isn\u2019t about shrinking the workforce; it\u2019s about shrinking the inefficiencies that waste time and money. Intelligent and digitally enabled operational workforce management, digital automation, reducing manual modification of job-based pay and shift premiums through digital configuration, real-time alerts, and linking&nbsp;payroll outputs to performance data are just a few ways organizations can drive cost efficiency.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Transformation can deliver a 15\u201320% reduction in payroll processing costs, a 70% drop in compliance issues, and a 25% boost in employee and manager satisfaction.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Diagnosing the invisible\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Payroll leakage is rarely about inability, it\u2019s about invisibility.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Organizations must adopt a risk mindset, treating payroll as a function to be constantly audited and optimized.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/manufacturing-today.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/KPMG-graphic-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manufacturing-today.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/KPMG-graphic-2.jpg 450w, https:\/\/manufacturing-today.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/KPMG-graphic-2-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Emerging risks include AI models trained on outdated policies and Agentic AI overriding human checks without transparency. The symptoms are clear, but the solutions require a new lens.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Agentic era:\u00a0from automation to autonomy\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Traditional AI has helped organizations automate repetitive tasks and surface insights.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But Agentic AI and multi-agent collaboration marks a profound shift: systems that learn continuously, make decisions based on policies, controls, and proactively flag anomalies.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In payroll, this means cycle times may drop by up to 35%, leakage detection alone drives 5\u201312% potential in real cost savings, and \u201csystem memory\u201d scales with complexity<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><sup>4<\/sup><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Agentic AI doesn\u2019t just automate, it orchestrates labor with precision, self-improves, and acts as a firewall against potential invisible losses.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Real-world impact\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/manufacturing-today.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/KPMG-graphic-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55931\" style=\"width:300px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consider the case of a global technology company with 80K+ employees.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fragmented global payroll operations led to overpayments, manual work, and weak controls, resulting in $28 million in&nbsp;<strong>known&nbsp;<\/strong>payroll leakage in a single year. When extrapolating the 1:5 ratio of <strong>known&nbsp;<\/strong>vs&nbsp;<strong>unknown&nbsp;<\/strong>leakage, we can see that the numbers quickly become very material and meaningful to every organization<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Through comprehensive assessment and transformation, the organization has already realized a net benefit of up to $29.5 million annually, while we anticipate that policy adherence and reduction in exceptions will yield an additional $70-100M\/ year in savings, demonstrating the tangible value of payroll intelligence<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><sup>5<\/sup><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What organizations should do next\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To thrive in the Agentic AI Era, organizations must:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"158\" src=\"https:\/\/manufacturing-today.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/KPMG-graphic-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manufacturing-today.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/KPMG-graphic-5.jpg 750w, https:\/\/manufacturing-today.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/KPMG-graphic-5-300x63.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">KPMG can help\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">KPMG stands ready to guide organizations through this transformation<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our approach spans global payroll implementation, vendor landscape analysis, strategy and design, and robust change management. We leverage proprietary tools\u2014Elev8Pay (our Global Payroll Modeler), Elev8Controls (our Payroll Control Framework and Elev8DMD (our JIRA and ARIS integrated leading practice Process Maps or Data Migration Maps)\u2014and alliances with leading platforms to deliver measurable results.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our deep expertise in global payroll remediation, risk management, and operational excellence ensures that clients not only address today\u2019s challenges but build resilient, future-ready payroll operations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Agentic Era demands more than automation\u2014it requires intelligence, autonomy, and strategic vision. KPMG can help you unlock the full potential of payroll, eliminate hidden leakages, and rewire your cost structure for sustainable success.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\u2019s move beyond the status quo and build payroll operations that power your business for the future.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kpmg.com\/us\/en\/articles\/2025\/payroll-intelligence-agentic-era.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/kpmg.com\/us\/en\/articles\/2025\/payroll-intelligence-agentic-era.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sponsored content&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Authors<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><code><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/manufacturing-today.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/11\/Dimi-250x250-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/code><\/td><td><code><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/manufacturing-today.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/11\/Chris-250x250-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/code><\/td><td><code><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/manufacturing-today.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/11\/Matthew-250x250-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/code><\/td><td><code><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/manufacturing-today.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/11\/Sauvik-250x250-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/code><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Dimitris Papageorgiou<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Chris Thoman<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Matthew Busanic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sauvik De<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Partner, Global Payroll,&nbsp;and Workforce Management Leader, KPMG US<\/td><td>Managing Director, Advisory, <br>Global Workforce Mgmt. and UKG Technology Leader, KPMG US<\/td><td>Director, Global Payroll and Workforce Management,&nbsp;KPMG US<\/td><td>Director, Human Capital Advisory,&nbsp;KPMG US<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"mailto:dpapageorgiou1@kpmg.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dpapageorgiou1@kpmg.com<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:cthoman@kpmg.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cthoman@kpmg.com<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:busanic@kpmg.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">busanic@kpmg.com<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:sauvikde@kpmg.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sauvikde@kpmg.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some or&nbsp;all of&nbsp;the services described&nbsp;herein&nbsp;may not be permissible for KPMG&nbsp;audit&nbsp;clients and their affiliates or related entities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sources:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 &#8211;&nbsp;KPMG LLP. (2025). Global payroll remediation program: Opportunity case for multinational client [Unpublished internal document]. KPMG.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2025, September 12). Employer costs for employee compensation\u2014June 2025&nbsp;[press release]&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Alight. (2023). 2023 Global Payroll Complexity Index [PDF report].&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4 &#8211;&nbsp;KPMG LLP. (2025). Global payroll remediation program: Current State Maturity Program [Unpublished internal document]. KPMG.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5 &#8211;&nbsp;KPMG LLP. (2025). Global payroll remediation case study [Unpublished internal document]. 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