IRIS Software Group Partners with ZayZoon to Deliver Earned-Wage Access and Financial Wellness Tools

IRIS Software Group (IRIS), a leading global software provider of accountancy, payroll, HR, and education solutions, today announced its strategic partnership with earned-wage access (EWA) provider ZayZoon, integrating EWA into two of its key payroll solutions, Payroll Relief, a leading payroll software solution for accountants and Swipeclock, a market leader in small and medium-sized business (SMB) workforce management solutions. This partnership will provide earned-wage access and financial wellness tools to more than two million employees across 2,600 organizations using these platforms. This partnership meets the growing expectations of today’s workforce and addresses employees’ growing desire for enhanced financial wellbeing support.

ZayZoon is one of the fastest-growing EWA and financial engagement platforms for SMBs, currently used by more than 10,000 businesses across the United States. Through this collaboration, employees of IRIS customers will be able to withdraw a portion of their already-earned wages before their scheduled payday. According to ZayZoon’s recent research, 73% of employees reported stress about covering everyday essentials, and the demand for financial flexibility continues to rise.  

For small and midsize businesses facing tight labor markets and rising recruitment costs, offering financial wellness benefits has shifted from nice-to-have to a competitive necessity. The partnership enables these organizations to attract and retain talent without adding to their bottom line. By offering benefits that employees truly value, organizations can gain a recruitment advantage and reduce turnover. These enhancements are delivered at zero cost to the employer and are seamlessly integrated into existing payroll workflows.

“At the end of the day, payroll is about how employers help their employees – and that includes supporting their overall financial wellness,” said Kimberlee McKenna, Director of Product, Americas Payroll & Workforce Management at IRIS. “The combination of ZayZoon’s expansive financial wellness platform with IRIS’ robust payroll solutions empowers businesses to provide benefits that genuinely matter to their employees. This meaningful support helps people feel financially secure and valued, inspiring lasting loyalty and long-term retention.”

In addition to EWA, employers will also have access to ZayZoon’s suite of financial wellness tools, including its Perks Marketplace, personalized education modules, predictive budgeting insights, and real-time financial alerts – resources employees consistently identify as critical to reducing financial stress. With 80% of workers seeking more financial education, ZayZoon’s built-in, easy-to-use tools will meet this need at no cost to employers.

“Partnering with IRIS brings our mission of helping workers avoid predatory fees and unnecessary bank charges to one of the most trusted payroll platforms,” said Shane Edrington, Senior Vice President of GTM at ZayZoon. “By building earned wage access directly into Payroll Relief, employers can give their workers flexible access to pay, reduce financial stress, and see the benefits in engagement and retention – all without adding complexity for payroll teams. We’re excited to work with IRIS to help set a new standard for responsible, employee-first pay in the US.”

The partnership between IRIS and ZayZoon has been built through deep collaboration between teams to deliver a seamless experience for payroll professionals. The advanced integration automates the entire EWA process, enabling organizations to provide impactful financial benefits with no additional employer cost, no payroll workflow disruption, and no increased risk.