Why Africa HR Solutions is sponsoring the Payroll Consultant of the Year award at the Global Payroll Awards 2026
Payroll is not a simple back-office function.
Done well, it is one of the most important things a business can get right, and behind every payroll operation that runs smoothly, on time, and in full compliance, there is usually a seldom-appreciated consultant who made that happen.
This is why, for the third consecutive year, Africa HR Solutions is proud to be sponsoring a category at the Global Payroll Awards. In 2026, we are backing the Payroll Consultant of the Year.
We chose this category purposefully.
As a business built on delivering compliant, accurate payroll across 46+ African countries, we know better than most what an exceptional payroll consultant brings to the table. The technical knowledge alone is exceptional when one considers just how complex regulatory frameworks can be, but the best consultants bring something beyond that: a commitment to getting it right for the people whose livelihoods depend on it.
Sponsoring this award is also our way of investing in the industry we work in every day. Visibility and recognition make hardworking professionals feel appreciated, raise standards, and signal to the next generation of payroll professionals that this is a field worth building a career in. All of this is good for the industry, which has a ripple effect on the businesses and employees who depend on it.
To all nominees shortlisted for the Payroll Consultant of the Year award this year: thank you for the work that you do. Payroll is often a job done away from the spotlight, but by sponsoring this category, we hope to give payroll consultants their own time to shine.
