You Don't Have to Be Crazy, The 10 Minute Payroll Podcast.

In Episode 12, we wrap up our 3-part series with global payroll expert Michael Francis, MBA, CPP. He shares what it takes to transition from managing U.S. payroll to leading global operations - and the mindset shifts required along the way.

Michael reflects on high-stakes mistakes, the underrated power of payroll checklists, and why process discipline is non-negotiable. Plus, we end on a lighter note:

🦅 Payroll mascot? Check.

🎶 Theme song? You bet.

🔑 3 words to describe a payroll career? Nailed it.

Practical, thoughtful, and inspiring - this final episode with Michael i...

In Part 2 of our chat with Michael Francis, we get personal about payroll careers, leadership, and change. Michael shares how he went from processor to strategic leader, what working at Johnson & Johnson taught him, and how to win support for big changes - even when no one else sees the problem. A must-listen for payroll professionals ready to lead.

Can AI really replace the human touch in payroll? In this episode of You Don’t Have to Be Crazy, Ger chats with payroll leader Michael Francis about the real impact of AI, why humans still matter, and how we can bridge the gap between tech-savvy newcomers and seasoned pros. A quick, insightful listen for anyone navigating the future of payroll.

In the final part of our conversation with Jodi Parsons, CPP, Senior Director of Payroll at the Kansas City Royals, we go behind the scenes of payroll in professional sports. Jodi shares what makes sports payroll uniquely complex, how teams collaborate off the field, and why payroll might just be the "strength and conditioning coach" of every organization. Plus, hear her pitch for the perfect payroll mascot - "Deposit."

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In Part 2 of our conversation with Jodi Parsons, CPP, Senior Director of Payroll at the Kansas City Royals, we dive into the pivotal moments that shaped her career.

From her early days as a passionate sports professional to her current leadership roles in the payroll world, Jodi shares the experiences that tested her ethics, taught her about boundaries, and showed her the power of standing her ground - even when it meant walking away. You'll hear about payroll nightmares, tough compliance calls, and how a nightmare scenario became the moment that defined her career path.

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In this episode of You Don’t Have to Be Crazy, we chat with Jodi Parsons, CPP, Senior Director of Payroll at the Kansas City Royals, about how an unexpected opportunity launched her into the world of payroll.

What started with a colleague abruptly quitting turned into a fulfilling career fueled by challenge, community, and a love for continuous learning. Jodi shares how she transitioned from sports science into payroll, the steep learning curve she embraced, and how she found her people through the American Payroll Association.

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Payroll might start with spreadsheets - but for John Lestock, it led to a global stage. In this final part of our chat, John reveals the unexpected skills payroll sneaks into your CV, why thinking globally makes you better locally, and how building the right network can transform your career.

In Part 2 of our conversation with global payroll expert John Lestock, we dive into the career advice that shaped him - and the payroll nightmare he’ll never forget. From cultural curveballs to the hidden complexities of global payroll (spoiler: Turkish characters matter!), John shares the lessons, frustrations, and moments of hard-earned wisdom that every payroll professional can relate to.

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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-min...

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:

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.

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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:

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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

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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:

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.

About to implement Workday?

Great - and you have considered the impact on your global payroll operations using this HCM?

And you have a strategic plan to maximize your investment and ensure stakeholder engagement?

No? It's time to pause and think.

Powering ahead with Workday without considering your global payroll requirements can lead to change management issues and additional costs. It can be avoided.

This webinar explains why Payslip is to Workday what Workday is to HR

This webinar will cover a selection of important findings from a recent survey Payslip conducted in partnership with Payroll Org. This important survey highlighted the current state of payroll operations and outlined the global payroll data and process related challenges currently being faced by global payroll professionals around the world. We will cover • Key findings from the survey • Operational challenges that require an urgent fix • The technology path to payroll success Now is the time to make a head start on fixing operational challenges and examining technology solutions that can revolutionize your payroll process in 2024.

The Global Payroll Association (GPA) are hosting a webinar covering how data is changing the face of global payroll. Mary Holland (CPP) from Payslip will present and highlight the power of payroll data. But first, it must be released. On the agenda: - Valuable data hidden in your payroll ecosystem. - How technology is the key to releasing this data - How this data can change how payroll is perceived at organizations Find out how you can access, view and leverage payroll data to tell your story.

Payslip is all set to outline how you can transform your global payroll and avoid consequences. On the agenda:The problems that will remain if no action is takenWhy postponing payroll change for another year is not the answerThe global payroll solution and steps you can take today.

2023 global payroll is about the right mix of service providers and local country vendors -and then manage everything under a global framework.

This is a globally managed hybrid model.

Payslip is ready to show you how it all works.

On the agenda:

A clear explanation of the hybrid approach

Why it makes sense for complex multi-country payroll

Making it work at your organization.

2022 is drawing to a close, time to look back on some great platform developments plus some essential reasons why you need to be on Payslip next year.

On the agenda:

2022 platform review. 2023 roadmap.

Payroll models and vendor management using Payslip technology

Payroll data and reporting for recession readiness

It is a new dawn for global payroll - the single vendor myth and silver bullet solution has been exposed and dropped. And the one size fits all model is not fitting anywhere in 2022.

Companies are now seeking a global management solution that accommodates the differences seen in the local payroll requirements in each of their countries.

Aggregator services models can only cover a selection of their countries, so a solution is required that enables them to manage all of their countries with visibility, control and operational excellence.

In this webinar...

In this webinar you will learn how best to build your own network of local country payroll providers, in a way that fully meets your specific payroll needs.

On the agenda:

The vendor selection process and your options

Criteria for selecting the right payroll provider

Creating a vendor process that can be scaled efficiently

It’s not the number of vendors, it’s all about how you manage them.

Webinar on the challenge of delivering complex multi-country global payroll in a global pandemic dominated environment. Guest speakers LogMeIn (GoTo) and GetYourGuide (Payslip clients).

2021 Checklist – webinar covering a list of key actions you need to take for smooth global payroll delivery this year.

Roundtable discussion on integrating your global payroll process with a HCM and other systems. Guest speakers: Theresa Field, Payroll Integration specialist and Workday Consultant. Padraic Mulligan, VP Engineering, Payslip.

Leveraging technology to extract payroll data and create comprehensive reporting. Hosted by the Global Payroll Association (GPA) with Payslip as guest speakers along with our client, AMCS Group.

Webinar covering what data and reporting is needed at C-Suite level.

Hosted by the Global Payroll Association (GPA) with Payslip as guest speakers along with our client, Cloudera.

Webinar on some of the key findings from Payslip’s global payroll survey featuring guest speaker Pete Tiliakos.

Hosted by the GPMI, with Payslip as guest speakers along with our client, Wave.

Webinar hosted by Payslip leadership team looking back at some platform features plus a sneak preview of what is coming down the line in 2022.

How a global first approach to standardizing data is foundational for reporting and bigger picture insights.

Global organizations require payroll scale up control to ensure they can expand into new countries and take advantage of opportunities. Find out how to make it happen with expert tips and advices.

Global payroll cannot be delivered and managed in isolation – there is an ecosystem at play – HCM data flows from the HR department are crucial.