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Maximizing Payroll Innovation for Business Growth with Wendy Muirhead

The payroll industry is undergoing a massive transformation.

In this episode of The Payroll Podcast, Nick Day is joined by Wendy Muirhead, Co-founder and Director of WH People, to explore how companies can maximize value from payroll innovation, and why payroll should be viewed as a strategic business partner rather than just a transactional function.

Wendy shares her extensive experience in the payroll industry, from navigating complex global payroll challenges to leveraging cutting-edge technology for operational efficiency and employee experience. She explains how organizations can align payroll with business goals, utilize data to drive decision-making, and implement technology that maximizes value and growth.

If you're a payroll leader looking to elevate your function or a business executive seeking to understand how payroll can drive business success, this episode is for you!

Key Takeaways:

• How to align payroll with the CEO’s vision and business growth plans.
• The evolution of payroll technology: balancing legacy systems and new innovations.
• How payroll data can be used to solve business challenges and optimize workforce management.
• The growing importance of employee experience in payroll, and how to leverage on-demand pay and other innovations.
• The six models of global payroll and choosing the right one for your business needs.
• Why payroll professionals need to advocate for the strategic value of payroll within their organizations.

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(00:00) Introduction 

(01:53) Payroll as a Strategic Business Partner

(04:05) Wendy’s Journey in Payroll and HCM

(08:00) Maximizing Payroll Value Through Technology and Transformation

(10:27) Balancing Operational Needs with Payroll Innovation

(13:04) The Role of Legacy Payroll Systems vs. New Technology

(19:04) The Impact of Payroll on Employee Experience and Retention

(20:48) How Payroll Innovation Can Solve Business Challenges

(23:08) Why Getting Payroll Right Is Critical for Retention and Trust

(27:25) How Payroll Can Align with the CEO’s Growth Strategy

(32:48) Leveraging Payroll Data to Optimize Workforce Management

(35:10) Building the Business Case for Payroll Transformation

(37:02) Upskilling Payroll Teams to Navigate Modern Challenges

(41:12) Navigating the Complex Payroll Market

(44:53) The Role of Clarity and Communication in Payroll Transformation

(50:17) How WH People Helps Clients Find the Right Payroll Solutions

(52:36) Quick Fire Questions