The Payroll Podcast

Join SD Worx and our expert payroll panel to explore all the key issues currently affecting the world of payroll!  In this episode we discuss: Right to work Guidance, Salary sacrifice, The future of pensions, The end of furlough,  Employment Particulars, Payroll Planning, Payrolling benefits and Recruiting and retaining top payroll talent!  Hosted by Founder of JGA Recruitment Group. Nick Day.

THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED IN JULY 2021.

Listen to the latest episode of the Payroll Podcast and join SD Worx and our expert payroll panel for our monthly Payroll Question Time, with host Nick Day, Founder of JGA Recruitment Group.

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

We break down all the latest changes in legislation and field the payroll community's burning questions through our live Q&A.

In this episode of Payroll Question Time, we explore:

• Right to work – new guidance
• Salary sacrifice – what it is and isn’t
• The future of pensions – the next phase of auto-enrolment
• The end of furlough – what are the options?
• Written statement of employment particulars - what, who why and when
• Planning ahead – payrolling benefits
• Recruiting and retaining payroll talent

• Simon Parsons, Director UK Compliance Strategies at SD Worx
• Lou Gray, Head of Transitions and Operations at EY Absolute
• Samantha Mann, Payroll Legislation Consultant at Armstrong Watson Payroll & Employee Services
• Kirsty Rogers, Partner, Employment at DWF Law LLP
• Jon Keeble, Partner, Employment at DWF Law LLP
• Andy Nicholls, Industry Liaison Manager at The Pensions Regulator

Sign up for next month's Payroll Question Time here: https://www.sdworx.co.uk/en/events/payroll-question-time

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?

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/events/payroll-question-time

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 with – 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 – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

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

Nick Day is joined on The Payroll Podcast by Rohit Mathur!

In this episode of Payroll Podcast, we talk about the future of payroll. We discuss how payroll is going to be driven by AI and ML-powered innovations… From AI-powered chatbots answering not just basic payslip details but some granular and complex details of salary computation, to Machine Learning-powered Anomaly Detector to spot payroll anomalies – there’s a lot more that can enable payroll transformation in an organization. Imagine tasks that would take days or weeks getting completed within a fraction of a second. That’s what we are talking about today.

Rohit is an HCM/Payroll professional with over experience of 20 years experience in Payroll Consulting, Presales, Program Management and Business Development. Rohit has successfully set up regional and global payroll operations from scratch for Ramco who is a next-gen enterprise software player disrupting the global payroll market with its multi-tenant cloud and mobile-based enterprise Global Payroll & HR Software.

With 1900+ employees spread across 24 offices, globally, Ramco are a business that is leading the way when it comes to leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to improve the global payroll process and experience.

Ramco has also been recognised as 'leader' for the 4th consecutive year in neat matrix for payroll services by Nelson Hall.

With global payroll, AI and Machine Learning all hot topics right now as businesses seek to transform and improve global payroll services, it is our pleasure to welcome Rohit to the show!

In this " AI & Machine Learning’s influence on the future of Payroll " episode with Rohit Mathur on The Payroll Podcast, we also explore:

1. There has been a lot of talks recently around AI/ Machine Learning in payroll. How do these innovations improve the payroll experience?
2. How is this different from classic payroll automation?
3. How would you quantify ROI of for AI & Machine Learning infused payroll systems?
4. Will dedicated payroll managers and administrators be needed in the future to manage payroll?
5. How does the use of AI translate into the employee experience?
6. Can you tell us more about payroll innovations and why the employee experience is more important than ever?
7. Which technologies do you believe will add the most value to the payroll process?
8. What does the future of payroll look like from your perspective?

Plus we open the famous “Payroll Vault”!

Links highlighted in this “AI & Machine Learning’s influence on the future of Payroll with Rohit Mathur” episode are included below:

• Rohit Mathur - Head of HR/Payroll Business units for Global Payroll Provider, Ramco.
• Ramco Website
• Ramco Products: https://www.ramco.com/about/our-products/
• Request a Demo
• Ramco Payroll Whitepaper: https://www.ramco.com/hubfs/everest-group-report-reimagining-payroll.pdf
• The host of The Payroll Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day
• Leading Payroll Recruiters: JGA Payroll Recruitment
• Listen on Podbean

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 with – 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 – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Nick Day is joined on The Payroll Podcast by Bryan Seely!

Bryan has advised the White House and is the only hacker and speaker who has successfully wiretapped the United States Secret Service and the FBI!

Later that year, my guest also de-anonymized the highly valued mobile app, Secret, which put him on the front page of Wired.com, CNNMoney, CNET, Forbes, and The Washington Post — all in the same day!

Seriously!

That is because Bryan is a world-famous Security Keynote Speaker, Ethical Hacker, Author and Former US Marine joining us today to talk about the importance of cyber security.

Bryan is passionate about fighting for consumers' rights and privacy and educating the public about staying safe in a constantly changing technology landscape. He currently lives in Seattle with his 2 children, and he now freelances as a cybersecurity consultant and advises John McAfee and his company MGT.

Now with 81% of UK SMEs confirming that they had suffered a data breach or cyber-attack, with a considerable two in five (37%) admitting they had suffered multiple breaches – I was compelled to invite Bryan to the show – because Payroll, in particular, is a department that is extremely vulnerable to cyber-attacks.

In this episode of the Payroll Podcast, we discuss the genuine cyber security threats that all payroll, HR and business professionals should be wary of to protect themselves, employees and organisations from phishing, ransomware and other cyber-related attacks.

1. Bryan, you became one of the world’s most famous hackers in 2014 – can you tell our listeners why?
2. I understand the Secret Service called you a hero and praised your courage and integrity – what's the story?
3. In the world of payroll and HR, we see increases in Payroll fraud, recruitment scams, data breaches and corporate espionage. Why is this?
4. What can payroll, HR and business leaders do to protect themselves and their employees from phishing and ransomware attacks?
5. Cyber and data security is a critical concern, and with payroll & HR departments so vulnerable to attack, what protocols will help keep data safe?
6. How likely is it that one of our listeners suffers a ransomware attack (Spoiler alert: it is much higher than you might think)!
7. What is it like inside the mind of a potential hacker or Cybercriminal?  What are they doing and thinking when they target a potential business for an attack?
8. If you were a payroll or HR manager, what are the key questions you would ask your software provider to ensure you are secure?
9. What advice would you give to help payroll & HR departments protect themselves and their employees from scam and phishing attempts?
10. Cyber Fraud also extends to LinkedIn.  Can you tell our listeners why they need to be wary of the fake LinkedIn profiles and how they can identify one?
11. You have, of course, written a book titled Cyber Fraud: The Web of Lies (available on Amazon) - we found out more about this best-selling book!

• Bryan Seely's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanthemapsguy/
• Bryan's website: https://www.bryanseely.com/
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3DSRWwgCoE
• Cyber Fraud: The Web of Lies
• List if Data Attacks
• The host of The Payroll Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day
• Leading Payroll Recruiters: JGA Payroll Recruitment
• Listen on Podbean

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 with – 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 – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Nick Day is joined on The Payroll Podcast sofa by Diana Geldenhuys!

Diana aquired gulfHR when she saw the need for efficient and cost-effective services in HR and Payroll for the Middle East.

As the CEO of both gulfHR and OPS (Outsourced Payroll Solutions), Diana is an expert in her field and knows the complexities and nuances of HR and Payroll in the Middle East.

In 2016 Diana won the Emirates Women Award in the business category in honour of her extraordinary professional and entrepreneurial achievements.

Diana is a successful leader who aims to improve quality systems and design products that benefit start-ups and established enterprises by providing web-based solutions. She believes strongly in the continuous training and development for her employees and champions productivity and achievements.

Diana pioneered HR technology in the Gulf in a time of crisis. She founded OPS in 2008, steering the business as the region’s specialist in the payroll outsourcing market. With single minded determination to lead with client centeredness, OPS expanded to the preferred provider in the region. She had the opportunity to acquire gulfHR in 2011, interfacing technology and HR solutions and becoming a leader in the Middle East. The individuality of their team and clients is key in their ability to create bespoke HR solutions.

1. Tell us a bit more about payroll in the Middle East?
2. What are the emerging payroll trends, specifically in the middle east, and comparing to global trends?
3. Has payroll changed in the last year or so?
4. How is payroll perceived in the Middle East?
5. What are payroll priorities you will focus on?

• ACCESS THE FREE ‘Fundamentals of Middle East payroll Training Course’ https://mena-payroll-academy.thinkific.com/courses/Fundamentals-Middle-East-Payroll-Course BY USING THE DISCOUNT CODE payrollpodcast
• Diana Geldenhuys LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-geldenhuys/
• gulfHR website: https://gulfhr.ae/
• OPS (Outsourced Payroll Solutions) website: https://ops.ae/
• Nick Day, Host of The Payroll Podcast LinkedIn Profile
• JGA Payroll Recruitment: Leading Payroll Recruiters
• The Payroll Podcast on Apple Podcasts: iTunes
• Payroll Podcast Previous Episodes
• Listen on Podbean

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 with – 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 – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Listen to the latest episode of the Payroll Podcast and join SD Worx and our expert payroll panel for our monthly Payroll Question Time, with host Nick Day, Founder of JGA Recruitment Group.

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

We break down all the latest changes in legislation and field the payroll community's burning questions through our live Q&A.

In this episode of Payroll Question Time, we explore:

• PENP Termination payments
• Your Payroll Question Answered
• NMW/NLW rates for 2022 – does furlough impact at all?
• Expenses and Benefits in Kind - P11Ds, PSAs
• Payrolling and Class 1A NIC
• IR35
• Pensions update & other Hot Topics

• Simon Parsons, Director UK Compliance Strategies at SD Worx
• Lou Gray, Head of Transitions and Operations at EY Absolute
• Samantha Mann, Payroll Legislation Consultant at Armstrong Watson Payroll & Employee Services
• Kirsty Rogers, Partner, Employment at DWF Law LLP
• Jon Keeble, Partner, Employment at DWF Law LLP
• Andy Nicholls, Industry Liaison Manager at The Pensions Regulator

Sign up for next month's Payroll Question Time here: https://www.sdworx.co.uk/en/events/payroll-question-time

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?

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/events/payroll-question-time

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 with – 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 – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

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

Listen to this special episode of the Payroll Podcast and join SD Worx for May's Payroll Question Time, with host Nick Day, CEO at JGA Recruitment Group.  Listen to the expert payroll panel, as they explore all the key issues affecting the world of payroll!

The Panel discuss the new tax year for 2021/22, the EU Settlement Scheme, IR35 and we debate the latest trend in payroll that everyone is talking about - Pay on Demand.

We break down all the latest changes in legislation and field the payroll community's burning questions through our live Q&A.

In this episode we explore:

• The EU Settlement Scheme – the right to work
• IR35 – how is it settling in?
• Pay On-Demand (implications on contracts, tax, & universal credit)
• Gender and Ethnicity Pay Gap
• Alabaster ruling - Brexit
• Hot topics of the day.

• Simon Parsons, Director UK Compliance Strategies at SD Worx
• Lou Gray, Head of Transitions and Operations at EY Absolute
• Samantha Mann, Payroll Legislation Consultant at Armstrong Watson Payroll & Employee Services
• Kirsty Rogers, Partner, Employment at DWF Law LLP
• Jon Keeble, Partner, Employment at DWF Law LLP
• Andy Nicholls, Industry Liaison Manager at The Pensions Regulator

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?

All payroll and HR professionals working within the private sector, for mid-market and enterprise organisations.

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 with – 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 – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening folks – 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 co-founder & CEO of Bitwage, Jonathan Chester!

Bitwage is a top 7 blockchain company in the US and ranks top 21 in the world! Bitwage offers solutions for workers to receive wages in various currencies, including bitcoin – something we will find out much more about later in this episode.

Jonathan also writes for Forbes on all things bitcoin and blockchain-related for the Entrepreneurship section. Since joining the Blockchain ecosystem in 2013, Jonathan has consulted members of the European Parliament, Dutch banks & regulators, as well as the Californian Senate regarding the regulation of the blockchain industry; so, it is an amazing privilege to have someone with Jonathan’s expertise join us all the way from California for today’s show!

1. An introduction into the world of bitcoin and how it has become immersed with the world of payroll?
2. What cryptocurrency is, and more importantly, why we should be excited about crypto/Bitcoin payroll?
3. Should we be concerned about the Bitcoin & Crypto Bubble?
4. Do payroll professionals need to understand blockchains or DLT technology before they delve into cryptocurrency payroll solutions?
5. Is Bitcoin & Crypto payroll realistic when we consider how volatile the market can be?
6. What about the tax implications for being paid in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies?
7. How can a Bitcoin & Crypto payroll process help employee investment strategies?
8. What is the Bitcoin cost average calculator: https://www.bitcoindollarcostaverage.com/
9. How can Bitcoin & Crypto payroll transform & revolutionize payroll tech, HR, etc.?
10. www.bitwage.com offers payroll & benefits ready for the new digital era, both for companies and individuals, but how?
11. The pros and cons of Bitcoin/crypto payroll? In fact, are there any cons at all? Is it practical for all businesses?
12. How is Bitwage different from competitors in the crypto payroll space? (Strike, Bitpay) etc.?

• Jonathan Chester LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanericchester/
• Bitwage website: https://www.bitwage.com/
• Dollar-cost averaging calculator: https://www.bitcoindollarcostaverage.com/
• Nick Day, Host of The Payroll Podcast LinkedIn Profile
• JGA Payroll Recruitment: Leading Payroll Recruiters
• The Payroll Podcast on Apple Podcasts: iTunes
• Payroll Podcast Previous Episodes
• Listen on Podbean

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 with – 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 – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Nick Day is joined on The Payroll Podcast sofa by Richard Limpkin, Chief Product Officer at Immedis!

As Chief Product Officer, Richard possesses over 20 years of focussed experience in the Human Capital Management (HCM) and Global Payroll technology space and over the past 4 years at Immedis, he has been focused on improving the efficiency of the global payroll process for clients worldwide.

Being at the cutting edge of global payroll tech, I have been keen to welcome Richard to the show so he can bring to life some of the exciting innovations we are going to start seeing infiltrate the global payroll process.

In this Global Touchless Payroll & RPA episode of the Payroll Podcast, we discover how organisations can achieve global touchless payroll operations, we explore the impact of RPA on traditional payroll and we discuss the future role data and analytics has to play as the global payroll landscape continues to evolve.

1. What is Global “touchless” payroll?  Richard explains the concept.
2. Robotic Process Automation - how it is being used in global payroll?
3. Will RPA change traditional payroll as we know it?
4. How is data and analytics impacting global payroll and its strategic impact on the business/organizations?
5. What are the key differentiators regarding how Immedis approaches global payroll to solve major payroll challenges for organizations?
6. What will be the next big thing in payroll?

• Richard Limpkin LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardlimpkin/
• Immedis Website: https://immedis.com/our-company/
• Nick Day, Host of The Payroll Podcast LinkedIn Profile
• JGA Payroll Recruitment: Leading Payroll Recruiters
• The Payroll Podcast on Apple Podcasts: iTunes
• Payroll Podcast Previous Episodes
• Listen on Podbean

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 with – 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 – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Nick Day is joined on The Payroll Podcast sofa by Joanna Rowland, Director General, Transformation Group at HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

Joanna is an experienced Director General with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. Joanna was also Programme Director for the Making Tax Digital project!

We discuss how HMRC managed to navigate the rapid changes required in response to the COVID pandemic. We discover how, against a backdrop of highly pressurised circumstances, HMRC successfully managed and responded to the many challenges they faced. From CJRS and changing furlough guidance to rapid testing and national legislation rollouts! 

This Payroll Podcast relives real-time HMRC events that ultimately led to the creation of new legislation, against extremely tight deadlines, that allowed payroll departments throughout the UK to have the tools, guidance and support required to pay the nation timely and accurately.

We also discuss the broader digital transformation aims of HMRC and explore why the relationship between HMRC and payroll is closer and more critical now than ever before.

1. Joanna's role within the HMRC
2. An overview of the role HMRC plays in relation to payroll.
3. The challenges HMRC faced in interpreting and producing guidance against a backdrop of pressure and time-sensitive challenges.
4. We explore the role HMRC plays behind the scenes when new policies such as CJRS are developed and launched.
5. On February 26th, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, tweeted that he was incredibly proud of the teams within the HM Treasury and HMRC for the systems set up to help pay people's wages throughout this crisis (which had never been created before), and for stepping up to "every challenge they faced".   We find out more about these challenges and how Joanna and her teams overcame them?
6. We find out what was required to ensure the payroll industry could continue to keep the UK paid!
7. Find out about the HMRC digitisation programme and new initiatives to look forward to.

• Joanna Rowland LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-rowland-fapm-97410378/
• HMRC Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs
• Visit the following HMRC links for the latest payroll tax codes, calculations and deductions: PAYE for employers - the basics  |  Paying employees and making deductions  |  Payroll calculations and records: an introduction   |  Pension payments
• Nick Day, Host of The Payroll Podcast LinkedIn Profile
• JGA Payroll Recruitment: Leading Payroll Recruiters
• The Payroll Podcast on Apple Podcasts: iTunes
• Payroll Podcast Previous Episodes
• Listen on Podbean

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 with – 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 – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Listen to this special episode of the Payroll Podcast and join SD Worx for this monthly Payroll Question Time, with new host Nick Day. In association with an expert payroll panel, we explore all the key issues currently affecting the world of payroll!

We discuss the new tax year for 2020/21 which introduces a handful of changes for businesses and individuals, as well the new rules on how certain types of employees should be paid.

As usual, we dig into the detail to interpret what it all means for businesses in the UK and Ireland, whilst fielding all your questions in real-time via a live Q&A.

We also update you on planned upcoming legislation changes, including:

• Payroll changes for the new tax year
• IR35 and off-payroll workers
• Payrolling benefits in kind
• The Single Enforcement Body for holiday pay
• Workers vs Employees
• The latest on National Minimum Wage
• Hot topics

• Simon Parsons, Director UK Compliance Strategies at SD Worx
• Lou Gray, Head of Transitions and Operations at EY Absolute
• Samantha Mann, Payroll Legislation Consultant at Armstrong Watson Payroll & Employee Services
• Kirsty Rogers, Partner, Employment at DWF Law LLP
• Jon Keeble, Partner, Employment at DWF Law LLP
• Andy Nicholls, Industry Liaison Manager at The Pensions Regulator

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?

All payroll and HR professionals working within the private sector, for mid-market and enterprise organisations.

This month our expert panel is looking at the Future of Work – including how recent legislative changes are bedding in. As usual, we’ll be taking all your questions through our live Q&A.  BOOK HERE

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 with – 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 – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

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