Mid-year payroll switch: out of the equation?
For decades, HR teams have waited until April to change systems. But an expert panel revealed this is more habit than truth.
Why Do Most HR Teams Fear a Mid-Year Switch?
Many worry about non-compliance, data loss, or employee unrest. Others fear payroll errors or believe April is the only “safe” transition period.
But payroll isn’t annual - it’s a monthly process. Outdated systems won’t fix themselves by waiting another cycle.
As Amit S, Director - Product at greytHR, remarked:
“Payroll is not an annual process. It’s like a monthly heartbeat of the company. If the heartbeat isn’t steady, you don’t wait six months to see a doctor.”
The greyTruth
The expert panel discussed what really happens when companies switch mid-year: Do compliance issues spike? Does migration take months? Do employees notice?
They showed that mid-year transitions don’t disrupt compliance or take months to complete - and most employees hardly notice the change.
There are real examples of mid-year HR software transition success:
- A large manufacturing enterprise, a greytHR customer with 9 entities including factory payroll, completed its transition in just 45 days without any compliance issues
- Another greytHR customer - an ITES firm - uncovered ₹3 crore in potential penalties early, thanks to a timely mid-year migration
So, Is April Really the Only Time to Switch HR Software?
Not at all. ‘April’ is just a comfort zone, not a rule. The real risk lies in delaying necessary change. greyTruth Episode 1 reveals what actually matters when switching payroll systems - and why waiting could cost more than acting now.
Watch this webinar recording to uncover myths, insights, and real stories behind smooth mid-year payroll migrations.
Curious to see how modern platforms streamline HR and Payroll, making a transition like this feasible? Book a demo to see the process for yourself.
