The Payroll Podcast

Nick Day is joined on The Payroll Podcast sofa by Rupert Lee-Browne, CEO and Founder of Caxton!

After founding Caxton in 2002 with just £25,000 in capital, Rupert has successfully managed to drive the business towards a £1bn turnover and status it as one of the UK’s first Payment Fintech success stories.

Caxton are now working with accounting firms, Payroll bureaus and in-house payroll operations to reduce stress, and risk when it comes to “payroll time”.

As CEO he leads Caxton’s strategy of building innovative technology for payments and ensures the company remains at the forefront of our industry.

Subsequently, Rupert has become an influential authority on the ups and downs of business, however, in the context of this show, Rupert has also become an influential authority on the Future of Payments.

1. What does the word payroll mean to you?
2. How is Caxton driving the future of payments?
3. How can payroll leaders remove the friction from payroll?
4. With the rise of more secure technology is there more room for innovation in the payroll space?
5. Why are we still using banks as the predominant payment conduit for payroll purposes?
6. How is payroll connected to the future of payments?
7. In the future, will on-demand pay become synonymous with payroll?
8. Can you tell us more about what APIs are and how Caxton are utilizing them to provide an enhanced payroll experience?
9. Tell us more about Caxton’s end-to-end payroll solution?
10. What would you say to payroll professionals resistant to payroll change?
11. What will the future of payroll look like?

• Caxton Payroll Info Page: https://caxton.io/business/payroll-processing
• Caxton Blog: https://caxton.io/business/news
• Rupert Lee Brown LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rupert-lee-browne-6aaa013/
• Case Study: Payroll As You Go
• Payroll thought leadership content:

1. https://caxton.io/business/news/can-better-payroll-mean-better-business-growth
2. https://caxton.io/business/news/payroll-payments-in-the-fast-lane
3. https://caxton.io/business/news/can-we-really-remove-the-friction-from-payroll
4. https://caxton.io/business/news/one-key-contingency-strategy-to-make-sure-you-pay-salaries-on-time

• Nick Day LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/
• Leading Payroll Recruiters: JGA Payroll Recruitment 
• Enjoyed this show?  Why not ask your HR Team to check out our other show The HR L&D Podcast?

Remember, if you are a #Payroll Leader listening to this podcast and you have a Payroll-related vacancy requiring specialist payroll recruitment support, please get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what an excellent payroll recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach me directly at [email protected] or call 01727 800377

Find out more at: www.jgarecruitment.com.

Thanks for listening! I hope you enjoyed this episode of The Payroll Podcast, and I look forward to bringing you the next episode soon!

Nick Day is joined on The Payroll Podcast sofa by Kira Rubiano, Vice President of Global Payroll at Atlas!

Nick first met Kira at the Annual APA Payroll Congress in 2019, which was shortly after she won the prestigious Global Vision Award, so it was a great pleasure to welcome Kira back to the Payroll Podcast at a time when global payroll has been thrust into the limelight and is finally getting the international recognition it deserves!

Kira is a global payroll leader with over 15 years of experience managing cross-cultural payroll operations, enabling her to become one of the most renowned global payroll subject matter experts working anywhere on the planet right now!

Kira has managed payroll operations for countries located in Europe, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific and she is extremely passionate about international business and actively involved in the global payroll industry.

In fact, since Kira was just 14 years old, she knew she wanted to work globally and cross-culturally and after graduating from university with an International Relations degree and International Law minor, Kira began her career in Global Payroll, an industry she has remained immersed in ever since!

Welcome Kira Rubiano to the show!

1. What does the word payroll mean to you?
2. What is global payroll, and how does it differ from local payroll?
3. Paying international talent is complicated and fraught with risks of noncompliance and lengthy processes, but what is it that makes global payroll so complex?
4. In your experience, what are some of the key considerations for businesses considering expanding into new countries?
5. What type of mindset is needed to be able to successfully navigate the complex world of payroll at your level?
6. Every country has its regulations, requirements, reporting standards, infrastructures, and practices. What challenges you have had to confront for these factors and how have you handled them?
7. How challenging is it to get to grips not just with the local payroll regulations, but also the local cultures or ways of doing things?
8. What other major challenges do you have to overcome when paying a global workforce?
9. At Atlas, employees can elect to work from anywhere. What does that process look like?
10. What advice would you give to other leaders or hiring managers listening to this who perhaps also want to hire the best talent regardless of geographic location?
11. Do you believe payroll should be considered a transactional function or a strategic function?
12. What aspect of the payroll profession do you enjoy the most?
13. Tell us more about Atlas - a single technology platform that enables companies to expand, Onboard, Manage & Pay global teams anywhere in the world.

• Atlas Website: https://www.atlashxm.com/
• Kira Rubiano LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirarubiano/
• Atlas LinkedIn Page: https://www.atlashxm.com/
• Atlas Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AtlasHXM
• Atlas Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/Atlas_HXM
• Atlas Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/atlashxm/
• Nick Day LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/
• Leading Payroll Recruiters: JGA Payroll Recruitment 
• Enjoyed this show?  Why not ask your HR Team to check out our other show The HR L&D Podcast?

Remember, if you are a #Payroll Leader listening to this podcast and you have a Payroll-related vacancy requiring specialist payroll recruitment support, please get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what an excellent payroll recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach me directly at [email protected] or call 01727 800377

Find out more at: www.jgarecruitment.com.

Thanks for listening! I hope you enjoyed this episode of The Payroll Podcast, and I look forward to bringing you the next episode soon!

Nick Day is joined on The Payroll Podcast sofa by People Transformations Consultant Elaine Gibson!

Elaine has a long career in the payroll industry and is a regular guest speaker at many industry-leading events and conferences.

Elaine began her career training as an accountant before she caught the payroll bug. She became the HR & Payroll Services Manager for Carlsberg Tetley, where she became responsible for a sizeable Global payroll and pensions operation.

Elaine’s passion for payroll led her to join the CIPP, where she enjoyed an exciting 16-year career working initially as a payroll trainer, to leading the Policy and Research area, where she was involved in numerous Government consultations on behalf of members. Elaine then progressed to leading the Qualifications area culminating in her becoming Education Director, where she had responsibility for supporting the CIPP CEO with future strategy.

Elaine has also been a CIPP tutor at both under and postgraduate levels. She also coordinated and developed learning programmes to the Master level, helping to put payroll on the educational map!

As you will soon discover, Elaine brings a real passion for developing others, leading her to set up her consultancy – People Transformations Ltd (PTL).

Her ethos is to see people flourish. She is passionate about supporting managers and leaders to improve, so she now focuses on supporting leaders to help them realise their true potential.

1. What does the word payroll mean to you?
2. Why is “improving leadership” so important and necessary?
3. What do you consider to be your top 3 leadership challenges?
4. What do leaders need to consider before addressing these challenges?
5. How can leaders manage problematic behaviour?
6. What are the consequences of not facing up to a leadership issue?
7. What is the best way to manage a workforce or team resistant to change?
8. Can you share an example of how you addressed leadership challenges?
9. Do you believe there is enough focus on developing leadership skills within payroll?
10. How do you view the future of leadership within payroll?

• People Transformations Ltd Website: https://www.peopletransformations.co.uk/
• Elaine Gibson's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaine-gibson-msc-chfcipp-fhea-mcmi-84a4bb11/
• Elaine Gibson's Email: [email protected]
• Nick Day LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/
• Leading Payroll Recruiters: JGA Payroll Recruitment 
• Enjoyed this show?  Why not ask your HR Team to check out our other show The HR L&D Podcast?

Remember, if you are a #Payroll Leader listening to this podcast and you have a Payroll-related vacancy requiring specialist payroll recruitment support, please get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what an excellent payroll recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach me directly at [email protected] or call 01727 800377

Find out more at: www.jgarecruitment.com.

Thanks for listening! I hope you enjoyed this episode of The Payroll Podcast, and I look forward to bringing you the next episode soon!

Join our expert payroll panel as we explore all the key issues currently affecting the world of payroll!

Listen to Payroll Question Time: Payroll Legislation Updates brought to you by The Payroll Podcast and SD Worx. Hosted by JGA Recruitment Group’s very own Nick Day, in this episode, our expert panel help to break down all the latest legislation changes impacting payroll whilst simultaneously fielding all of your burning payroll questions through our live Q&A.

Topic discussions in this episode include:

💥 Should Payroll be aligned with Reward?

💥 GPMI training/payroll courses

💥 Devolved governments

💥 Government’s Feb Employer Bulletin

💥 Simon’s new tax year special webinar

💥 Pensions update

💥 Hot topics / Q&A

• Simon Parsons, Director of UK Compliance Strategies at SD Worx
• Richard George,  Director of Education at The Payroll Centre
• Lou Gray, Associate Director Payroll, Evelyn Partners
• Andy Nicholls, Industry Liaison Manager, The Pensions Regulator
• Nick Day, Founder of JGA Payroll Recruitment - [email protected]

Sign up for next month's Payroll Question Time here: https://www.sdworx.co.uk/en-GB/pqt

Nick Day, MD at JGA Recruitment.  Nick is a leading authority on issues that affect HR and payroll and hosts two popular podcast shows, The HR L&D Podcast and The Payroll Podcast.

• Who should watch it?  All payroll and HR professionals working within the private sector for mid-market and enterprise organisations.
• Want to join us live for the next PQT Webinar and ask questions directly to the panel?  Sign up for next month's Payroll Question Time here: https://www.sdworx.co.uk/en-GB/pqt
• Payroll Recruitment: Of course, if you are Payroll Leader listening to this podcast and you have a payroll-related vacancy that you would love some specialist payroll recruitment support, please also contact me!  I would love to help show you what a great Payroll recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at [email protected] or give me a call – at 01727 800 377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the Payroll Podcast real soon!

Nick Day is joined on The Payroll Podcast sofa by a global payroll, employment, and expatriate tax expert, Kerry Hudson!

Kerry is ATT, ACIPP, who is a Senior Manager in the Central Technical Employer Reward Services team at KPMG, and she has spent her entire career immersed in the world of Employment, Payroll & Expatriate Tax.

Kerry won the Expatriate Payroll Manager of the Year award Issued by the Global Payroll Association (GPA) in both 2017 and 2019.

1. What does the word payroll mean to you?
2. Global employment tax planning & managing compliance and regulatory requirements – how does all this relate to the world of payroll?
3. What is the importance of understanding when this is a ‘paying payroll’?
4. What is the importance of a ‘shadow payroll’?
5. What do I bring to the business in terms of experience and knowledge in the world of global payroll from an employment tax perspective?
6. Who are the company's internal stakeholders, and how do you manage the various challenges when opinions differ regarding process, risk, etc.?
7. Can you give an example of a project where payroll implementation was particularly challenging?
8. What process did you implement to overcome the compliance obstacles? 

• Kerry Hudson LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-hudson-att-acipp-90b88962/
• KPMG Website: https://kpmg.com/uk/en/home/services/tax/people-services/employment-solutions-and-payroll-advisory.html 
• Nick Day LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/
• Leading Payroll Recruiters: JGA Payroll Recruitment 
• Enjoyed this show?  Why not ask your HR Team to check out our other show The HR L&D Podcast?

Of course, if you are a Payroll Leader listening to this podcast and you have a Payroll-related vacancy that you would love some specialist payroll recruitment support – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great payroll recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at [email protected] or give me a call – at 01727 800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening, folks – I hope you enjoyed this Payroll Podcast, and I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the Payroll Podcast soon!

Join our expert payroll panel as we explore all the key issues currently affecting the world of payroll!

Listen to Payroll Question Time: Payroll Legislation Updates brought to you by The Payroll Podcast and SD Worx. Hosted by JGA Recruitment Group’s very own Nick Day, in this episode, our expert panel help to break down all the latest legislation changes impacting payroll whilst simultaneously fielding all of your burning payroll questions through our live Q&A.

Topic discussions in this episode include:

💥 Holiday Pay

💥 Salary Sacrifice

💥 Hot topics / Q&A

💥 And more!

• Simon Parsons, Director of UK Compliance Strategies at SD Worx
• Sam O'Sullivan, Policy Lead at The CIPP
• Richard George,  Director of Education at The Payroll Centre
• Lou Gray, Associate Director Payroll, Evelyn Partners
• Nick Day, Founder of JGA Payroll Recruitment - [email protected]

Sign up for next month's Payroll Question Time here: https://www.sdworx.co.uk/en-GB/pqt

Nick Day, MD at JGA Recruitment.  Nick is a leading authority on issues that affect HR and payroll and is also the host of two popular podcast shows, The HR L&D Podcast and The Payroll Podcast.

• Who should watch it?  All payroll and HR professionals working within the private sector for mid-market and enterprise organisations.
• Want to join us live for the next PQT Webinar and ask questions directly to the panel?  Sign up for next month's Payroll Question Time here: https://www.sdworx.co.uk/en-GB/pqt
• Payroll Recruitment: Of course, if you are Payroll Leader listening to this podcast and you have a payroll-related vacancy that you would love some specialist payroll recruitment support – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great Payroll recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at [email protected] or give me a call – at 01727 800 377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the Payroll Podcast real soon!

Wow, I cannot believe I am bringing you the 100th episode!

Today I will summarise some of the critical topics The Payroll Podcast has covered. These topics include payroll tax compliance; employee benefits; the use of technology; automation; innovation; global complexities; education; payroll's evolution from transactional operation to strategic function; payroll career pathways, and much more.

The Covid pandemic accelerated a change in perspective towards Payroll. Payroll professionals were rightly praised as they worked tirelessly to keep the UK paid after over 11.7 million employee jobs were put through the furlough scheme at the cost of £70 billion. World leaders, such as the Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, even publicly thanked the efforts of payroll practitioners "for playing your part in what has been an extraordinary effort." As a result, Payroll has been thrust into the limelight, and with it, we have seen an explosion of new payroll career pathways open within the industry.

Therefore, as we embark on the next 100 episodes, I will continue to endeavour to cover a wide range of topics, from digitisation and automation to global payroll transformation and emerging trends, and much more!

However, before we look forward, I also want to look back at some of the many insights and conversations that have helped shape the payroll industry into what it is today.

1. Automation of payroll processes is increasing, allowing payroll professionals to focus on more strategic tasks and improve efficiency. Meanwhile, remember that automation and technology will not replace the payroll professional, but tasks within the traditional payroll role will.
2. Integrating AI and machine learning in payroll processes will become more prevalent, providing new opportunities for automation, data analysis, and process optimisation. Companies are continuing to invest in payroll technologies. HCM and Payroll tech is a multi-billion-pound industry. On-Demand Pay is a particular area companies invest in because these solutions help employers manage earned wage access requests. Will this mean the dissolution of our traditional payroll cycles? Quite possibly.
3. The employee is now the centre of the payroll experience. The employee payroll experience is becoming more critical as companies strive to attract and retain top talent. Companies will increasingly focus on creating a positive payroll experience for employees to improve retention and attract top talent.
4. Payroll professionals should stay informed about the latest trends and technologies in the industry to position themselves for success in the future.
5. Continuing education and professional development are essential for payroll professionals to stay ahead of the curve. Skills are the currency of the future; employees need to take actions that enable them to prepare for the future of automation, analytics and AI.
6. The increase in global workforces will result in more cross-border payments and expertise concerning country-related payroll legislation. The barrier to hiring talent in international locations has been lowered, so this trend will only increase. In addition, the ability to deliver global payroll services remotely will become increasingly important, requiring new technologies and strategies to ensure smooth operations.
7. There are a variety of career pathways available in Payroll across Global Payroll, data analytics, and technology. In fact, we recently identified over 60 career pathways, and yet I suspect that number has already increased to almost 100.
8. Cloud-based payroll systems will continue to gain popularity as they provide increased flexibility, scalability, and security for remote payroll operations.
9. Smart Interactive Payslips will make the payment process more efficient and accurate while giving workers better information and resources.
10. The use of cryptocurrency for payrolling employees could become more prevalent, providing new opportunities for payroll professionals to explore and understand, especially now that over 300M people possess a digital wallet.
11. Self-service portals and other tools will become more prevalent, making it easier for employees to access their pay and benefits information.
12. Compliance with changing payroll legislation and regulations will become more critical, requiring payroll professionals to stay up to date on changing laws and regulations.
13. Companies should also focus on building resilience in their payroll processes to adapt to unexpected changes caused by the pandemic.
14. The importance of cybersecurity and data privacy in payroll operations will become more critical as payroll processes, and data move online and as ransomware and cyberattacks increase in likelihood.
15. The adoption of the pay-on-demand model will increase, requiring payroll professionals to adapt and develop new processes to manage these models. The concept of on-demand pay is gaining traction, which can help improve financial well-being and reduce employee stress.
16. Embrace change and welcome in the future of Payroll, as the line between global Payroll and reward, finance and HR will continue to blur.
17. The future of work will demand strong leadership and vision; transferable skills will be essential for bridging the gap between roles. Therefore, payroll professionals should focus on developing their leadership skills, as the successful future payroll manager will be one who can manage both machines and people.
18. Payroll professionals are shifting towards more strategic roles, such as providing insights and analysis to business leaders. From understanding regional pay gaps and reward scheme adoption rates to helping HR with absenteeism trends and pay review statistics, Payroll plays a fundamental role in supporting business leaders with information that enables them to compete more effectively.

The show has helped equip all payroll professionals with the tools needed to succeed in the new world of work. This includes attracting new people into the industry and building the next generation of payroll leaders who can and will adapt to the ever-changing landscape and needs of the modern workforce.

Let us be proud of the profession. Payroll in 2023 will be more strategic than it has ever been before. Payroll has now been placed at the heart of the employee experience. Therefore. Payroll can influence employee financial health, wellness and engagement by putting people at the centre of its approach. The profession embodies the best of HR, Finance, Technology, Automation and Strategy. Together, let us continue to raise the profile of the profession!

From the bottom of my humbled heart, if you are one of the 80,000+ people who have taken the time to tune in and listen to any episode of The Payroll Podcast - Thank you!

I remain very grateful to you all, and if you can, I will leave with these three simple requests:

1. Please subscribe to the show so you can catch all future episodes.

2. Please share the show with all of your payroll colleagues.

3. Please take a moment to review The Payroll Podcast if it has helped you on your payroll journey.

Best Wishes,

Nick

• The link to Anita Lettink's book referenced in the show: How to Select your Next Payroll: The Ultimate Guide 
• The link to the Tim Spiker book referenced in the show The Only Leaders Worth* Following: 

1. Episode: "Automation Doesn't Mean the End for Payroll" discussed the increasing use of automation in Payroll. While automation has the potential to streamline payroll processes and improve efficiency, many payroll professionals are concerned that it could lead to job loss. However, automation can open new opportunities for payroll professionals, such as focusing on more strategic tasks and providing more value to the business.
2. Episode: "The Future of Remote Global Payroll" discussed the future of remote global Payroll. As more and more companies adopt remote work policies, the payroll industry is facing new challenges, such as handling taxes and compliance for remote employees and providing support for remote employees. As a result, companies are looking for new solutions to address these challenges, such as using technology and automation to manage Payroll remotely and creating virtual teams to support remote employees.
3. In the episode "The Global Payroll Hyperloop", the guest discussed how advancements in technology and automation are creating a new and more efficient way of handling global Payroll, known as the "Global Payroll Hyperloop." This new approach can help companies to streamline global payroll processes, improve compliance, and reduce costs.
4. The episode "Is Infrastructure and Data Changing Profile of Payroll" discussed how the increasing amount of data and the use of new technologies, such as cloud computing and artificial intelligence, are changing how Payroll is done. It highlighted how companies are using data to drive more strategic decision-making in the payroll function and how technology is helping to improve the accuracy and efficiency of Payroll.
5. The episode "The Future of Global Payroll" discussed the emerging trends and challenges, such as the changing regulatory environment, the increasing use of automation, and the growing importance of data security. The episode also explored how companies adapt to these trends by investing in new technologies and building more agile and resilient payroll systems.
6. The episode "How Fintech is Disrupting Payroll" discussed how fintech companies are using new technologies, such as Machine Learning and artificial intelligence, is being used to create unique and more efficient payroll solutions. It also highlighted how fintech is changing how companies handle Payroll, such as by allowing employees to access their payroll information and request time off online and providing more sophisticated analytics and reporting tools.
7. The episode "Can we Automate Payroll?" discussed the increasing use of automation in Payroll and the potential of automation to streamline payroll processes and improve efficiency. However, it also highlighted the need to ensure that automation does not lead to job loss but opens new opportunities for payroll professionals to focus on more strategic tasks and provide more value to the business.
8. Episode "Effective Payroll Data Gathering for DEI (DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)" discussed how accurate data could help companies to understand their workforce better and improve DEI. It highlighted the importance of having proper controls and processes in place to ensure the accuracy of payroll data and to provide actionable insights that can help to improve DEI.
9. The episode "Next-gen Payments to Modernise Global Payroll" discussed how new payment technologies change how companies handle global Payroll. It highlighted the potential benefits of these new technologies, such as improved security, increased transparency, and reduced costs, as well as the challenges that need to be overcome to realise their potential fully.
10. The episode "What is at the centre of Payroll Innovation" discussed how companies can stay ahead of the curve by continuously innovating and adapting to new technologies and trends. It highlighted the need for companies to invest in new technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, and to build more agile and resilient payroll systems.
11. The episode "AI & Machine Learning's influence on the future of Payroll" discussed how AI and ML are transforming how Payroll is done. It highlighted the potential of these technologies to improve Payroll accuracy and efficiency and provide more sophisticated analytics and reporting tools. It also discussed the challenges that companies may face in implementing these technologies and the
12. The episode "HMRC Transforming Payroll in a Pandemic" discussed the impact of the pandemic on Payroll and how the pandemic has forced the HMRC to quickly adapt and transform their payroll processes to handle the sudden influx of claims and support remote workers. The episode highlighted the importance of having a flexible and agile payroll system that can adapt to sudden changes and disruptions.
13. The episode "Payroll Requires Trust. Examining the Speed of Trust with Stephen M. R. Covey" discussed the importance of trust in Payroll, building trust within payroll teams, and how trust can improve the overall payroll experience. It highlighted the importance of clear communication, transparency, and accountability in building trust and the benefits of having a high-trust payroll environment, such as increased productivity, improved employee engagement, and better compliance.
14. The episode "Improving Financial Health through Payroll" discussed how Payroll could improve employees' financial health. It examined the importance of providing employees with access to financial wellness tools and resources and how companies can use Payroll to help employees to manage their finances better and improve their overall financial health.
15. The episode "The Employee Payroll Experience" discussed how the payroll experience could impact employee engagement, retention, and overall satisfaction. In addition, it highlighted the importance of having a transparent and efficient payroll process and providing employees with access to the necessary information and resources.
16. The episode "Payroll Projects & Transformation" discussed the importance of taking a strategic approach to payroll projects and transformation. It highlighted the need for companies to understand their goals and objectives clearly and to plan and execute payroll projects and transformations that align with those goals. The episode also discussed the importance of involving key stakeholders, such as payroll professionals, finance teams, and human resources, in the planning and execution of payroll projects and transformations to ensure they are successful.
17. The episode "The Future of Payroll, Technology & Pay-on-Demand" discussed how new technologies, such as mobile apps and pay-on-demand platforms, change how Payroll is done. It highlighted the potential benefits of these new technologies, such as improved convenience and flexibility for employees, as well as the challenges that need to be overcome to realise their potential fully. The episode also discussed how companies could leverage these new technologies to improve employee payroll experience and build more efficient and effective payroll systems.
18. The episode "Cloud Payroll Technology" discussed the benefits of using cloud-based payroll systems, such as improved accessibility, scalability, and security. In addition, it highlighted how companies could leverage cloud technology to streamline payroll processes, improve compliance and reduce costs. The episode also discussed the challenges companies might face in implementing cloud payroll technology, such as data security and compliance concerns.
19. The episode "Payroll Leadership, Apprenticeships & Training with Mark Bremner" discussed the importance of developing the next generation of payroll leaders and the role of apprenticeships and training in this process. In addition, it highlighted the need for companies to invest in leadership development and to provide opportunities for growth and advancement for payroll professionals.
20. The episode "The Evolution of the Payday experience" discussed how technology advancements and consumer expectations impact how companies handle payday. It highlighted how companies are using digital platforms, mobile apps, and other technologies to improve the payday experience for employees and how they are working to ensure that employees are paid accurately and on time.
21. The episode "What Makes an Exceptional Payroll Leader?" discussed the characteristics, critical qualities, and skills that set...

Nick Day is joined on The Payroll Podcast sofa by Phil Bernie, Co-Founder of KeyPay, a cloud-based International payroll solution, to discuss everything related to payroll automation!

Phil believes that payroll is too precious to be left entirely to the robots, which is why KeyPay's goal is to make what could be a gargantuan task into something stress-free.

In this episode of the Payroll Podcast, Phil Bernie explains to me the importance of using cloud technology in the future of payroll, the importance of compliance, and what a new prime minister could mean for payroll professionals.

1. What does the word payroll mean to you?
2. Who are KeyPay?
3. What technology has changed in recent years?
4. Are we trusting new technologies too much?
5. How does automation respond to a rapidly changing legal environment?
6. Does automation mean the end for payroll professionals?
7. How can we utilise automation intelligently?
8. Why is the future of payroll so closely associated with cloud technology?
9. What will be the impact of a new prime minister on the world of Payroll?
10. What is the future of payroll?
11. How will some trends shape payroll processing in the next 5 or 10 years?

• Phil Bernie's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-bernie-3908912a/
• KeyPay Website: https://www.keypay.co.uk/
• KeyPay blog: https://www.keypay.com/blog/country/uk
• Nick Day LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/
• Leading Payroll Recruiters: JGA Payroll Recruitment 
• Enjoyed this show?  Why not ask your HR Team to check out our other show The HR L&D Podcast?

Remember, if you are a #Payroll Leader listening to this podcast and you have a Payroll-related vacancy that requires specialist payroll recruitment support – please get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what an excellent payroll recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach me directly at [email protected] or call 01727 800377.

Find out more at: www.jgarecruitment.com.

Thanks for listening! I hope you enjoyed this episode of The Payroll Podcast, and I look forward to bringing you the next episode soon!

Join our expert payroll panel as we explore all the key issues currently affecting the world of payroll!

Listen to Payroll Question Time: Festive Period Payroll Legislation Updates brought to you by The Payroll Podcast and SD Worx. Hosted by JGA Recruitment Group’s very own Nick Day, in this episode, our expert panel help to break down all the latest legislation changes that impact payroll over the Christmas period and beyond whilst simultaneously fielding all of your burning payroll questions through our live Q&A.

Topic discussions in this episode include:

💥 Autumn statement takeaways

💥 Tax concessions on gifts

💥 Seasonal workers

💥 Holiday pay

💥 Hot topics / Q&A

💥 And more!

• Simon Parsons, Director of UK Compliance Strategies at SD Worx
• Sam O'Sullivan, Policy Lead at The CIPP
• Richard George,  Director of Education at The Payroll Centre
• Andy Nicholls, Industry Liaison Manager, The Pensions Regulator
• Nick Day, Founder of JGA Payroll Recruitment - [email protected]

Sign up for next month's Payroll Question Time here: https://www.sdworx.co.uk/en-GB/pqt

Nick Day, MD at JGA Recruitment.  Nick is a leading authority on issues that affect HR and payroll and is also the host of two popular podcast shows, The HR L&D Podcast and The Payroll Podcast.

• Who should watch it?  All payroll and HR professionals working within the private sector for mid-market and enterprise organisations.
• Want to join us live for the next PQT Webinar and ask questions directly to the panel?  Sign up for next month's Payroll Question Time here: https://www.sdworx.co.uk/en-GB/pqt
• Payroll Recruitment: Of course, if you are Payroll Leader listening to this podcast and you have a payroll-related vacancy that you would love some specialist payroll recruitment support – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great Payroll recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at [email protected] or give me a call – at 01727 800 377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the Payroll Podcast real soon

Nick Day is joined on The Payroll Podcast sofa by Marcelo Lebre, the COO and co-founder of Remote.com!

Marcelo was previously VP of Engineering at Unbabel and has held several CTO positions. He frequently speaks at events about leadership and managing remote teams and is a startup advisor and mentor to entrepreneurs.

Marcelo is a passionate engineer, proud dad, and sci-fi nerd who loves building products and scaling architectures to bring people together to build extraordinary things.

For those not yet familiar with Remote, Marcelo co-founded Remote in 2019 along with CEO Job van der Voort to simplify how companies employ global talent by opening up the world of work for every person, business, and country. Recently, in 2021 following a 150 million dollar funding rounds, the business was valued at over $1 billion. The business continues to evolve, and one of these evolutions has seen Remote take care of global payroll, benefits, compliance, and taxes. Remote.com continue to help and support companies so they can focus on their most important asset, their people.

1. What does the word payroll mean to you?
2. What is global payroll, and what does it include?
3. What are some of the most pressing issues that multinational organizations face regarding global payroll operations?
4. Global payroll involves much more than processing employee payments; it is now considered an essential strategic asset rather than an administrative one. Why is this, and what do you think caused this appreciation change?
5. What was the gap in the global payroll market that you identified that led you to launch Remote?
6. The recent Series C funding round raised $300 million. Is this a signal of intent that proves the importance of payroll?
7. Why may companies unfamiliar with global payroll struggle to recognize the many challenges of compliance, taxation, and other obstacles that payroll solutions can solve?
8. Remote undertook a Global Workforce Revolution Report. Can you tell us more about the report and its findings?
9. What is a partner-dependent global payroll service?
10. What is an owned-entity global payroll service?
11. What are the best practices for global payroll that [ayroll professionals need to consider?
12. What does the future of payroll look like?

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelolebre/
• Website: https://remote.com/
• The overall partnership program: https://remote.com/partners
• Remote for Good: https://remote.com/socialpurpose
• Remote for refugees: https://remote.com/remote-for-refugees
• Nick Day LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/
• Leading Payroll Recruiters: JGA Payroll Recruitment 
• Enjoyed this show?  Why not ask your HR Team to check out our other show, The HR L&D Podcast?

Of course, if you are a Payroll Leader listening to this podcast and you have a Payroll-related vacancy that you would love some specialist payroll recruitment support – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great payroll recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at [email protected] or give me a call – at 01727 800377

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