Back to Events & WebinarsComplexity to clarity: Discover KAEFER’s journey simplifying HR & payroll with Zalaris
Discover how KAEFER transformed its HR and payroll landscape by implementing a unified platform with employee self-service. This exclusive session explores how the business improved compliance, efficiency and workforce empowerment partnering with Zalaris.
24.09.2025
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM BST
Unifying HR and payroll systems across borders can be complex, but KAEFER has proven it is achievable. KAEFER is a global leader in industrial services, specialising in insulation, access solutions and surface protection. In this session, you will learn how they streamlined operations, improved compliance and introduced self-service tools to empower employees.
What you will learn:
- How KAEFER implemented a centralised platform to drive operational efficiency.
- The role of employee self-service in enabling workforce empowerment.
- Best practices for transforming fragmented HR and payroll into scalable, unified systems.
- The next steps in KAEFER’s digital HR transformation journey partnering with Zalaris.
- Key insights for organisations seeking to improve agility, compliance and improved employee experience.
Who should attend?
This session is recommended for key decision-makers across industries including CHROs, CTOs, HR leaders or anyone wanting to explore strategies to boost HR and payroll operations.
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Speakers
Laura Bowes
Director of People and Development, KAEFER UK & Ireland
Laura Bowes leads the People & Development function at KAEFER UK & Ireland. An integral part of the function is to evolve our digital maturity in people processes whilst ensuring employee experience is at the heart of the change. Laura sponsored KAEFER’s recent payroll transformation, leading an experienced & talented team to streamline processes, provide assurance in compliance, and improve employee experience whilst transitioning over 2600 weekly paid colleagues to a new system. In this webinar, Laura will share insights from KAEFER’s collaboration with Zalaris, highlighting the strategic decisions, challenges, and outcomes of modernising payroll in a complex, multi-site environment.
Stephen Burr
Executive Vice President, Zalaris UK & Ireland
With over 20 years in HR and Payroll technologies, Stephen is EVP & Managing Director at Zalaris UK & Ireland, leading growth and delivering innovative cloud solutions. A seasoned presenter at industry events, he brings expertise from roles as a Consultant, Solution Architect, and Project Manager, holding PRINCE2 certification. Since 2012, Stephen has held senior management roles, including Practice Manager, Group Practice Head, Vice President, and Director, showcasing his dedication to enhancing HR and Payroll functions across diverse industries.