In this episode, Ger Adlum chats with payroll veteran John Lestock, CPP, CEPS, QPA, QKC (yes, that many letters!). Our second guest, John brings a wealth of experience to the table as he shares why continuous learning isn’t just a nice-to-have in payroll - it’s survival.

From certifications to staying on top of legislation worldwide, John explains how to keep your skills sharp, your knowledge relevant, and maybe… avoid going crazy in payroll.

In the final part of this conversation with Hannah Hunady, Global Payroll Leader and Director of the California Payroll Conference, she shares how to handle the inevitable stress of payroll, the one task she'd automate in a heartbeat (spoiler alert: flux analysis!), and why she believes payroll is a "life of great opportunity." Hannah also gives a quick preview of this year's California Payroll Conference.

💡 Haven't caught Parts 1 & 2 yet? Tune in to hear Hannah’s insights on building a global payroll career and her take on how Star Wars surprisingly relates to payroll life.

In Part 2 of our chat with global payroll leader Hannah Huneidi, CPP, we dive into the battle scars of payroll - from missed paydays to hard-earned lessons (and yes, stress snacks). If you missed Part 1, catch it now! Part 3 is coming very soon, where Hannah reveals what Darth Vader has to do with payroll.

Welcome to You Don't Have to Be Crazy, The 10 Minute Payroll Podcast - a fresh take on payroll. No sales pitches, no technical jargon - just real, honest conversations about the ups, downs, and unpredictable moments of life in payroll.

In this first part of our interview series with Hannah Huneidi, CPP, Global Payroll Senior Manager, Ger Adlum talks to Hannah about her journey into payroll, finding confidence, building community, and how to stay grounded amidst the madness.

Over the next four weeks, we’ll bring you quick, relatable interviews with four payroll leaders — three 10-minute episodes with each guest - sharing their insights, stories, and lessons from the world of payroll.

This is Part 1 of our first guest interview - enjoy!

In this episode, global payroll expert Mary Holland, CPP, joins Gerard Adlum from Payslip for a practical and insightful discussion on how to turn fragmented global payroll data into a powerful strategic asset.

You’ll learn how to:

• Unify payroll data across systems and countries
• Extract actionable insights to improve compliance and inform workforce decisions
• Use automation and modern tech to streamline payroll operations

Whether you're planning a payroll transformation or aiming for better visibility and control, this session offers real-world advice to help you unlock the full value of your payroll data.

🎧 Tune in and discover how to make your payroll data work smarter for your business.

The role of the Global Payroll Leader is rapidly transforming. In this episode, Anita Lettink, a global payroll expert, joins Gerard Adlum to explore what payroll leadership will look like in 2025 and beyond.

Key topics covered include:

• The essential skills and competencies payroll leaders will need to thrive in 2025
• What makes a best-in-class global payroll team, and how to build one
• The impact of AI, automation, and analytics on payroll operations
• The growing importance of payroll in workforce strategy, compliance, and risk management
• Best practices for collaboration across HR, finance, and leadership teams

This episode is packed with valuable insights for both seasoned payroll leaders and those aspiring to grow in the field. Tune in to discover the strategies you need to stay ahead in the fast-changing world of global payroll.

Guest: Anita Lettink

Host: Gerard Adlum

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Stay ahead in the fast-changing world of global payroll with Payslip! In this insightful episode, we bring together two industry experts to explore the key trends, challenges, and solutions shaping the future of payroll.

🎙 Featuring: 🔹 Mary Holland – Global Payroll Advisor with decades of experience helping organizations navigate payroll complexities. 🔹 Pete A. Tiliakos – HR & Payroll Futurist, uncovering how technology is transforming payroll operations.

🔍 What You’ll Learn: ✅ How AI and automation are revolutionizing payroll processes ✅ Strategies for staying compliant in an evolving regulatory landscape ✅ Best practices for driving efficiency and scalability in payroll operations

Don’t miss this essential discussion for payroll professionals looking to optimize their strategies and stay ahead of industry shifts. Listen now! 🚀🎧

Workday Rising 2024 took place in Las Vegas and saw Workday launch its latest innovation, Global Payroll Connect.

This new platform is the future of payroll management for Workday customers and Payslip is delighted to be the only certified Partner for Purpose that currently has full integration across each of the features.

Payslip Founder & CEO Fidelma McGuirk sat down with global payroll expert and consultant, Pete Tiliakos to discuss Global Payroll Connect and how Payslip is helping customers unlock its value.

Many payroll teams recognize the need to change their global payroll but not sure how to convince senior stakeholders why change is needed.

It's a common challenge, but there's a solution.

You need to build a business case that highlights the benefits of payroll changes for the entire organization, detailing advantages for each stakeholder.

In this webinar you will learn about:

• Defining your current payroll state and identifying issues
• Envisioning and defining your ideal future payroll state
• Understanding the reasons behind changing the process
• Identifying key stakeholders in the decision-making process
• Communicating future benefits and Return on Investment (ROI)
• Identifying cost and time savings, and efficiency gains
• Recognizing the consequences of maintaining the status quo/making no changes

Gaining senior stakeholder buy-in is crucial. The first step is articulating why the change is necessary and valuable.

This webinar will help you prepare your business case for change.

Organizations everywhere are keen to hear about global payroll technology solutions that add value while also making payroll processing more cost efficient in the long run.

A carefully selected global payroll technology solution can create genuine value and reduce costs in multiple ways.

This is your chance to hear about some specific ways this can happen.

Hear from our client Cloudera on how a move to a technology driven process resulted in significant value realization.

• Payroll technology that delivers time saving efficiencies
• Specific cost savings associated with a technology-driven solution
• The immediate and long-term value of automation and integration payroll technology

Your current process or technology stack might not be the best way to manage the largest expense in your organization.

This webinar will show you how leveraging the right technology can realize huge value gains while minimizing costs.