In my recent conversations with clients, efficient compliance management consistently emerges as a critical challenge. After spending time with the Experian Employer Services team before the holidays, I gained valuable insights into not just the challenges, but more importantly, how they’re developing solutions to tackle this growing burden for HR teams.
The Remote Work Ripple Effect
Remote work didn’t just change where we work — it fundamentally altered how companies need to handle compliance. Take Illinois’s new law that went into effect January 1, 2024: employers must now make labor law notices digitally available to remote workers. It’s a harbinger of what’s coming across all 50 states. The compliance landscape isn’t just complex — it’s rapidly evolving.
This is where Experian’s Compliance Library solution comes into play. What struck me during their demonstration was how they’ve transformed a traditionally fragmented set of compliance requirements into a streamlined digital experience.
Beyond Just Digital Forms
Brian Elfrink, Experian’s Director of Product Management, shared that they’re now managing over 175 different state and local compliance forms. But it’s not just about digitizing papers — it’s about creating a sustainable compliance management system. The solution handles everything from digital labor law posters to state-specific separation notices, with built-in controls to ensure proper documentation and audit trails.
What caught my attention was their approach to separation notices — a particularly thorny area that many employers still handle manually (or worse, not at all). Their system now covers the 37 states and territories that require notices, with automated distribution and tracking. For HR teams already stretched thin, this kind of automation is becoming less of a luxury and more of a necessity.
Integration: The Next Frontier
Speaking of automation, Experian just announced a significant integration with UKG, streamlining critical workforce management tasks through API-driven connections. In my conversations with enterprise HR leaders, this kind of seamless integration between platforms is increasingly becoming a make-or-break factor in technology decisions.
Looking Ahead
The timing of Experian’s push into compliance automation aligns well with expected 2025 market dynamics. With interest rates projected to drop, we’re likely to see a surge in mortgage refinancing — which means more employment verification requests hitting HR departments. Add to that the potential compliance implications of a new administration, and it’s clear that HR teams need robust systems more than ever.
The Bottom Line
What impressed me most wasn’t just the technology, but Experian’s comprehensive approach to employer services. Their solution suite spans the entire employee lifecycle — from tax credits and I-9 management during onboarding to verification fulfillment and unemployment management. This holistic approach, combined with their focus on “serving employers, serving employees,” demonstrates a deep understanding of today’s HR challenges.
For organizations looking to modernize their compliance management approach in 2025, Experian’s solutions merit serious consideration. To learn more about their employer services offerings, visit www.experian.com/employer-services.
