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Payroll gets noticed when it goes wrong. That's about it. Which is a strange way to treat the function that pays everybody. I'm Nick Day. Twenty years recruiting payroll professionals means I've had the same conversation hundreds of times, with people who were brilliant at the job and invisible in the business. The Payroll Podcast started because I wanted to know why that keeps happening, and what... more

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Payroll Has Never Been More Complex. Are You Prepared for What's Next?

In this Special Vault edition, Nick Day gathers some of the sharpest minds in global payroll and asks them all the same questions, distilling decades of experience into one power... more

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Most businesses think payroll is simple. Checks go out, employees get paid, and nobody complains. But treating payroll as an administrative task rather than a strategic function is exactly what keeps it invisible, underfunded, and one crisis away fro... more

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Most organizations are treating the EU Pay Transparency Directive as a compliance deadline to hit. But the employers who will come out ahead are the ones who understand what it actually represents: the biggest shift in the employer-employee relations... more

In this episode: Zero-Hours Reform, Umbrella Liability and Payrolling Benefits | Payroll Question Time

Payroll Question Time is brought to you by SD Worx. SD Worx offers smart, tailored and integrated HR and Payroll solutions, along with the local e... more

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Tiana Neal
Founder and CEO of Transcenders Consulting Group; host of The Human Role Podcast
Transcenders Consulting Group
Episode: Payroll Is a Strategic Business Function, Not Back Office with Tiana Neal
Stuart Hyland
Specialist Reward Advisory Organization, London
Rewards Strategy
Episode: Beyond Compliance: The Transparency Advantage with Vickie Graham and Stuart Hyland
Simon Parsons
Director of UK Compliance
SD Worx
Episode: Zero-Hours Reform, Umbrella Liability and Payrolling Benefits
Richard George
Payroll Compliance and Operations Consultant
Episode: Zero-Hours Reform, Umbrella Liability and Payrolling Benefits
Samantha Mann
Payroll Team Manager
Armstrong Watson
Episode: Zero-Hours Reform, Umbrella Liability and Payrolling Benefits
Karen Thompson
Payroll Armstrong Watson
Episode: Zero-Hours Reform, Umbrella Liability and Payrolling Benefits
Matthew (Matt)
Policy and Advisory Leader
Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals
Episode: Zero-Hours Reform, Umbrella Liability and Payrolling Benefits
Lise Matthew Akrigg
Speaker/Panelist
Episode: Zero-Hours Reform, Umbrella Liability and Payrolling Benefits
Julie Gunnell
Associate Director for Growth Payroll at Azets
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Episode: Compliance, the Fair Work Agency, and the Future of the Profession with Julie Gunnell

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Nick Day
CEO of JGA Recruitment Group; widely positioned as a payroll and recruitment thought leader with a focus on leadership, strategy, and recruitment within payroll and HR tech.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 91 ratings
  • A great show!!

    I thoroughly enjoyed my podcast appearance with Nick. The Payroll Podcast is a must listen to show, full of insightful thoughts, questions and commentary from Nick. All managers and leaders should subscribe to it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stuart@Curtis
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • A Must Listen for all Payroll Professionals

    The Payroll Podcast is a must for anyone in the payroll profession or related fields. Nick is always engaging conversations with industry veterans and leaders that leave you feeling reinvigorated and ready to tackle the world. Thank you for what you do for our profession!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PayrollDiva
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great podcast!

    A very interesting podcast, well worth a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ros1 W
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Brilliant Podcast

    What a great podcast, some brilliant guests!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lolslilslelslulslals
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Real and meaningful

    One of the most well-respected thought leaders in the Payroll space, Nick Day’s podcast is a go-to resource for all things progressive Payroll. In just a few minutes, he shares the top things you need to know to stay up-to-date with the latest in Payroll.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Catlifeforever
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Guests are described as industry leaders providing strategic value and useful takeaways for payroll optimization.
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Listeners praise practical, actionable payroll guidance and real-world guest insights.

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Payroll Is a Strategic Business Function, Not Back Office with Tiana Neal
Q: What does the word payroll mean to you?
Payroll means the world to me; it's where I started my career and it's often a thankless job, yet it's the backbone that keeps people paid correctly and on track with taxes, benefits, and compliance.
Beyond Compliance: The Transparency Advantage with Vickie Graham and Stuart Hyland
Q: What are the biggest misconceptions that companies have about the regulations?
The main misconceptions are that the rules don't apply to smaller organizations or ones outside the EU, that the UK will be exempt, and that the reporting piece is the entirety of the obligation; in reality, the scope is broad, compliance requires governance changes, and the work spans pay structure, grading, bonuses, and data reliability.
The Intelligent Payroll Revolution: Why AI Must Be the Foundation, Not the Feature with Rick Hammell
Q: What is the near-term future of AI in payroll?
AI will enhance accuracy, speed up complex multi-country processes, and provide decision-ready insights, but it will require proper data structure and governance to unlock its value.
The Intelligent Payroll Revolution: Why AI Must Be the Foundation, Not the Feature with Rick Hammell
Q: What are the foundations organizations should focus on when implementing AI in payroll?
Ensure AI is embedded as the foundation, maintain compliance, validate data sources, and keep a human in the loop to handle nuanced regulatory changes and complex scenarios.
The Intelligent Payroll Revolution: Why AI Must Be the Foundation, Not the Feature with Rick Hammell
Q: What does the word payroll mean to you?
Payroll is not just about paying employees; it's a strategic function that should help attract and retain talent, inform business decisions, and drive workforce strategy across markets.

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What is The Payroll Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show repeatedly covers payroll modernization, data-driven decision making, and global/regulatory changes impacting payroll operations. Episodes frequently feature senior payroll leaders, tech experts, and regulatory or legal professionals who share practical frameworks for vendor selection, integration, and governance, as well as leadership development and the strategic value of payroll. Noteworthy traits include a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration, AI and analytics applications in payroll, and events like Payroll Congress as catalysts for career growth. The format blends actionable guidance with real-world stories, making it especially valuable for practitioners aiming to modernize payroll functions, drive efficiency, ... more

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1. Tiana Neal
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4. Richard George
5. Samantha Mann
6. Karen Thompson
7. Matthew (Matt)
8. Lise Matthew Akrigg

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