Context and research method

Zellis Ireland conducted original research among payroll and HR professionals.

The Irish government expects the first auto-enrolment pension contributions to be paid at the beginning of 2024.

Even allowing for delays in the timeline, organisations in Ireland need to be prepared for what will be a significant change when it comes.

This report explores the steps organisations have already taken, reveals widespread under-preparation, and sets out essential actions to take now.

Zellis Ireland commissioned independent research in January 2023, surveying:
500 professionals, working in payroll or HR in the Republic of Ireland
A range of company sizes and seniority levels including middle management, senior management, and executive levels.

The aims of this report are to:

Understand the preparedness of payroll and HR in Ireland for the imminent rollout of pension auto-enrolment.
Provide useful guidance for organisations to get ready for the rollout and avoid costly and time-consuming disruption or penalties.