ZayZoon and IRIS Software Group Launch Embedded Earned Wage Access, Revolutionizing Pay for the Modern Worker

ZayZoon, the pioneer of Earned Wage Access for small to mid-sized businesses, and IRIS Software Group, a leading global provider of accountancy, education, HR, and payroll software services, have recently announced their strategic partnership to provide financial flexibility for hundreds of thousands of employees across the United States.

ZayZoon continues to help empower employees to achieve financial stability and uplift businesses as they support the financial well-being of their workers. As one of the few EWA providers designed to support the growing needs universally felt across all employees, the diverse range of payout methods that prioritize employee autonomy and focus on perks that help stretch employee funds has made the solution skyrocket in demand.

Employees are increasingly demanding more support from their employers to meet the growing financial challenges they face. At the same time, employers have the largest generational gap to consider as they build out a robust benefits package.

“We are thrilled to partner with IRIS in providing their clients the ability to bring financial freedom and a stronger sense of workplace engagement to their worksite employees, all through our seamless integration with Payroll Relief,” said Shane Edrington, Senior Vice President of GTM at ZayZoon.

The connection between employee financial stress and workplace productivity has become increasingly apparent.

73% of HR leaders report that financial stress hurts job performance, and 93% say it has a direct cost to their business. The collaboration between IRIS and ZayZoon will enable Payroll Relief customers to support the financial needs of their workers when they may need it most.

“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.” 

Through this strategic partnership, Payroll Relief customers can:

• Drive engagement in the workplace with employee recognition.
• Support financial well-being with access to on-demand pay.
• Help improve financial education through free courses and tools.
• Improve recruitment and retain talent in a competitive market.

About ZayZoon

ZayZoon works with North American SMBs to create the reconnected workplace, where deskless workers have greater control, opportunity, recognition and confidence in their jobs. Integrating with all major payroll platforms and backed by over 300 partners, ZayZoon is designed for ease of use and rapid implementation, allowing employers to quickly offer immediate access to earned wages connected to their existing payroll systems. Beyond pay access, ZayZoon provides financial education, employee engagement tools like rewards and recognition, and valuable financial perks—including savings on prescriptions and insurance—all aimed at boosting employee satisfaction and enhancing the overall workplace experience. To learn more, visit https://www.zayzoon.com/ and follow ZayZoon on Instagram and LinkedIn.

About IRIS Software Group

IRIS is a global technology company transforming how businesses, accountants, and educational organizations manage their most critical operational tasks. Our customizable payroll, accounting, HR, and education management solutions support over 100,000 organizations in 135 countries—eliminating the stress of compliance, automating complex workflows, and enabling smarter, data-driven decisions with confidence. Learn more at www.IRISGlobal.com, and follow IRIS on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.​