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Join Pete A. Tiliakos and Julie Fernandez as they combine their unique HR and payroll industry knowledge, experience, and POV’s for highly authentic conversations that unpack the key trends, challenges, and opportunities facing HR and Payroll leaders today! Powered ad-free by G-P, OneSource Virtual, and Zoho.

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In this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Andrew ‘AG’ Gadomski, Managing Director at Aspen Analytics and host of ‘Reciprocity with AG’, for a candid conversation on AI governance, cybersecurity, compliance, and the future of work.

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In this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Meredith Reilly, Chief Sales Officer at isolved, for a candid conversation on what is really happening in the HCM and payroll buying market.

The conversation explores why HR tech is often “sold” more than it i... more

In this episode, Pete and Julie catch up with Barbara Vetula, Director of Business Services for Payroll and HR Support at Bridgestone, for a practitioner-led conversation on what it really takes to modernize payroll, workforce management, and HR serv... more

In this episode, Pete welcomes Virender “VA” Aggarwal, former CEO of Ramco and longtime HR tech executive, to explore how AI is reshaping the future of enterprise software, work, and workforce experience.

From conversational UI and “zero UI” experie... more

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Barb Vetula
Director of Business Services for Payroll and HR Support at Bridgestone
Bridgestone
Episode: Turning Payroll Complexity into Enterprise Agility with Special Guest Barb Vetula
Virender Aggarwal
Tech executive and advisor focused on AI/HRTech; former Ramco CEO
Episode: When Software Becomes Invisible with Special Guest Virender ‘VA’ Aggarwal
Eynat Guez
CEO of Papaya Global
Papaya Global
Episode: A Look into the Future of Payroll with Special Guest Eynat Guez
Karen Kaplan
CHRO at People Incorporated, leads workforce strategy and transformation
People Incorporated
Episode: The Human Side of HR Transformation with Special Guest Karen Kaplan
Anand Pandya
VP and GM of Specialty Solutions at SMBs at ADP
ADP
Episode: Payroll In The Flow of Business with Special Guest Anand Pandya
Troy Markussen
Chief payroll nerd, head of the Nerd Outfitters
Nerd Outfitters
Episode: The Nerds are Taking Over with Special Guest Troy Markusson
Kath Smith
Payroll leader and guest expert on payroll diplomacy
Australian payroll leader at an international company
Episode: Payroll Diplomacy with Special Guest Katharine Smith
Kristy Durst
Senior Manager of Payroll and HR Administration, Uline
Uline
Episode: Live from World at Work Total Rewards 2026 with Special Guest Kristy Durst
Amy Dufrane
CEO of the HR Certification Institute
HR Certification Institute
Episode: Live from World at Work Total Rewards 2026 with Special Guest Amy Dufrane

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Pete Tiliakos
Host of HR & Payroll 2.0, brings hands-on HR and payroll leadership experience and a practitioner-focused perspective
Julie Fernandez
Co-host with extensive HR/payroll operations experience and a focus on pragmatic, people-centric payroll leadership

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When Software Becomes Invisible with Special Guest Virender ‘VA’ Aggarwal
Q: What is your view on the market's readiness for headless software and AI-driven processes?
VA argues we are closer than many think, with internal foundations already built; widespread adoption depends on testing at scale and addressing governance, trust, and the ability to provide a warm, human experience even as automation grows.
When Software Becomes Invisible with Special Guest Virender ‘VA’ Aggarwal
Q: How do you see the front door and orchestration evolving across platforms like Workday, SAP, and Salesforce?
The guest outlines a vision where a neutral front-end orchestrates data and actions from multiple systems, enabling natural-language queries and cross-system workflows. The trend is toward open, interoperable interfaces and multi-source answers rather than single-system lock-in.
When Software Becomes Invisible with Special Guest Virender ‘VA’ Aggarwal
Q: What's got you excited about the current wave of AI and SaaS disruption?
VA explains that front-door experiences via conversational UI are becoming essential, with many large vendors trying to become the primary interface while maintaining data integrity and governance. The conversation emphasizes AI-native design, data orchestration, and the need for customers to embrace faster, more integrated solutions.
The Human Side of HR Transformation with Special Guest Karen Kaplan
Q: Karen, how did you get into this wacky world of HR & Payroll?
Karen explains she started in business management and operations, moved into administration at a larger transportation company, and shifted toward HR in a mission-driven nonprofit to better balance work and impact, focusing on equipping frontline staff to care for clients.
Live from World at Work Total Rewards 2026 with Special Guest Joe Ranzau
Q: What's your take on governance and what should companies do first when transforming payroll governance?
He stresses knowing inputs, accountability, and who approves changes; without governance you risk reactive decision-making, and you should involve all key stakeholders rather than letting payroll carry the burden alone.

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This show centers on HR and payroll leadership, technology, and strategy, with a strong emphasis on how modern platforms, data governance, and AI are transforming workforce operations. Episodes often feature practitioners and experts discussing practical implementations of shared services, payroll modernization, AI governance in HR tech, regional compliance, and the evolving role of payroll as a strategic function within organizations. Guests range from payroll leaders and HR tech strategists to analysts and founders, all contributing hands-on insights about governance, technology choices, vendor ecosystems, and the human impact of tech-driven change. A notable throughline is the emphasis on community, practical career guidance for payroll ... more

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4. Karen Kaplan
5. Anand Pandya
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7. Kath Smith
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