Talent Systems Review
Vendor Change LogNo. 2 · Q3 2026
Vendor Change Log · HR softwareData to 30 September 2026
Payroll consolidation leads the busiest quarter we have logged
We logged 47 changes across 212 tracked vendors in the third quarter, up from 34 in the second. Three payroll vendors changed owner and two disclosed incidents
1What changed in the quarter
Every change type we log rose in the third quarter. Ownership and leadership changes rose most, each up by three, as private equity owners sold or merged vendors bought in 2021 and 2022.1
| Change type | Q2 2026 | Q3 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Rename or rebrand | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Repricing | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Product retirement | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Security incident | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Leadership | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| All changes | 34 | 47 | +13 |
Source: SEC and state filings, state attorney general breach notices, vendor announcements and pricing pages, Talent Systems Review vendor log
Source: SEC and state filings, state attorney general breach notices, vendor announcements and pricing pages, Talent Systems Review vendor log
2Where the changes fell
Payroll had the most changes and the highest rate per vendor: 12 changes across 34 vendors. Learning was the quietest segment, with six changes across 38 vendors.
| Segment | Vendors | Changes | Ownership | Incidents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll | 34 | 12 | 3 | 2 |
| Core HR and HRIS | 41 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| Talent acquisition | 52 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| Learning | 38 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Workforce management | 47 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| All segments | 212 | 47 | 9 | 6 |
Source: SEC and state filings, state attorney general breach notices, vendor announcements and pricing pages, Talent Systems Review vendor log
| Date | Vendor | Segment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jul | Midwest payroll vendor | Payroll | Sold to private equity |
| 22 Jul | Mid market HRIS vendor | Core HR | Renamed after merger |
| 14 Aug | Southeast payroll bureau | Payroll | Incident, 140,000 records |
| 2 Sep | Recruiting platform | Talent acquisition | Per hire fees replaced by seats |
| 29 Sep | Scheduling vendor | Workforce management | Legacy product retired |
Source: SEC filings, state breach notices and vendor announcements, July to September 2026
3Repricing
Eleven vendors changed published prices, all upward. Talent acquisition vendors raised most, as several moved from per hire fees to seat licenses with higher floors.2
Source: SEC and state filings, state attorney general breach notices, vendor announcements and pricing pages, Talent Systems Review vendor log
4Against our HR Technology Census
5What to watch in the fourth quarter
Year end renewal notices from the three payroll vendors under new ownership, the retirement dates for products announced in the quarter, and whether the second payroll incident leads to further state notices as affected employers file.
How this log is built
- A change is logged on the date it becomes public in a filing, notice, announcement or pricing page
- Vendors are tracked in the five segments and the same vendor list used by the HR Technology Census
- Every entry links to its dated source, held on file for subscribers who ask
Approved for subscribersMarisol OkaforDirector of HR Technology Research · 8 October 2026
1 A vendor can appear more than once in a quarter. The 47 changes involve 39 distinct vendors.
2 Repricing counts changes to published list prices or pricing units. Negotiated discounts are not tracked.