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Payroll Intelligence for the Agentic Era

Uncover the hidden costs in your payroll. Learn how Agentic AI can transform payroll from a liability to a strategic asset.

Payroll is the heartbeat of your organization, yet for many, it's also a silent drain on profitability. Labor costs can account for up to 70% of operating spend, but operational inefficiencies often erode 10-15% of that value through "payroll leakage."

The problem isn't inability; it's invisibility. In today's Agentic Era, simply automating tasks is not enough. Organizations must move from automation to autonomous operations with systems that can proactively identify anomalies, enforce policies, and self-improve. Agentic AI offers a powerful solution, acting as a firewall against invisible losses and transforming payroll into a strategic lever for cost containment, risk management, and workforce optimization.

Our research and real-world client results show the immense potential:

  • Massive Savings: One global technology company with over 80,000 employees realized $29.5 million in annual savings by addressing payroll leakage, with a potential for an additional $70-100 million per year.
  • Efficiency Gains: Agentic AI can reduce payroll cycle times by up to 35% and drive 5-12% in real cost savings from leakage detection alone.
  • Boosted Satisfaction: A full transformation can deliver a 15-20% reduction in processing costs, a 70% drop in compliance issues, and a 25% boost in employee and manager satisfaction.

It's time to diagnose the invisible and unlock the full potential of your payroll operations. Download our paper to learn how to embrace Agentic AI and build a resilient, future-ready payroll function that powers your business.

Dive into our thinking:

KPMG Advisory: Payroll Intelligence for the Agentic Era

Discover how to stop hidden payroll leakage and leverage Agentic AI to transform your payroll operations into a strategic advantage.

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Dimitris Papageorgiou
Principal, Advisory, Human Capital Advisory, KPMG

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