The enterprise AI inflection point across HR, payroll and benefits 2026

How intelligent automation will reshape infrastructure, data and partnerships in the year ahead.

Benefits teams are entering a clear shift. AI is no longer an add-on or experiment. In 2026 it becomes the engine that drives how plans are designed, delivered and optimized. But most organizations still run on scattered systems, disconnected data and vendor-controlled processes that slow change. This report breaks down what needs to happen to unlock real AI value across HR, payroll and benefits.

While AI’s potential is often measured in hours saved or costs reduced, its real value lies in elevating the employee experience. Intelligent systems help employees understand and use their benefits more effectively, leading to higher engagement, better well-being and stronger retention.

Reasons to download

• Understand the four pillars that determine whether AI will work at scale.
• See how unified HR, payroll and benefits data becomes the foundation for automation and intelligence.
• Discover the key 2026 regulatory shifts that will impact benefits administration.
• Unpack practical AI use cases that benefits teams can deploy now.