activpayroll, a leading global payroll, mobility, tax, HR and payments specialist, has won the International Payroll Service Provider of the Year Award at The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) Annual Excellence Awards 2026, recognising its commitment to client service and expertise in international payroll delivery.
The award was announced at the CIPP Annual Excellence Awards ceremony on Thursday 8 October at The Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, Wales. The event brought together professionals and organisations from across the payroll industry to recognise excellence and achievement.
The International Payroll Service Provider of the Year Award recognises activpayroll’s approach to supporting organisations with complex international payroll requirements. With more than 500 clients across 150+ countries, the company combines global capability, local expertise and technology to help businesses manage payroll accurately and compliantly across different markets.
The CIPP judges highlighted the importance of putting people at the heart of payroll, commenting: “Payroll professionals at the heart. Demonstrate care and accountability. Not just process payrolls, take responsibility for getting it right.”
The recognition reflects the contribution of teams across activpayroll, whose expertise and collaboration support clients and their employees around the world. From managing local payroll requirements to coordinating services across multiple countries, colleagues work together to deliver the accuracy, reliability and support international employers need.
Darren Barclay, Chief Operating Officer at activpayroll, commented: “To receive one industry award is a fantastic achievement. To be recognised with a second major industry award within a matter of weeks is something we should all be incredibly proud of. This is a truly collective achievement, with every team across activpayroll playing a part in delivering the service, expertise and support our clients rely on every day.”
The award follows activpayroll’s success at The Rewards 2026 in September, where it received the Service Provider Excellence Award – Global Payroll. The two wins mark a significant period of industry recognition for the business as it celebrates 25 years in global payroll.