JGA Recruitment Group Expands Its Global Payroll Expertise with the Appointment of Jack Burns as Principal Consultant
Because finding Payroll talent today requires more than recruitment. It requires market intelligence.
Global Payroll is no longer operating quietly in the background of business.
It has become one of the most strategically important functions within modern organisations, sitting at the intersection of compliance, technology, workforce planning and international growth. As AI accelerates transformation, legislation evolves across jurisdictions and businesses expand into new markets, the expectations placed on Payroll leaders continue to rise.
Yet while the profession has evolved, the supply of specialist talent has not kept pace.
Finding experienced Payroll professionals with the technical expertise, commercial awareness and global perspective to lead organisations through this complexity has become one of the industry’s greatest challenges.
It is against this backdrop that JGA Recruitment Group | B Corp™ is delighted to welcome Jack Burns as Principal Consultant, expanding the firm’s specialist Global Payroll and Workforce Technology recruitment practice as part of its continued investment in supporting clients across an increasingly complex talent landscape.
Investing in expertise that reflects where the Payroll profession is heading
Jack joins JGA Recruitment Group with more than a decade of specialist recruitment experience across the Payroll sector.
Throughout his career, he has partnered with organisations to identify, attract and secure exceptional Payroll and Benefits professionals while building an extensive international network and earning a respected reputation across the industry.
His expertise spans Payroll and Benefits recruitment across Investment Banking, Asset Management, Hedge Funds, FinTech, Crypto, Private Equity, Retail Banking, Insurance, Wealth Management, Accounting and Tax Firms, Payroll Bureaux, Law Firms, Management Consulting, Property, and Commerce and Industry, giving him a deep understanding of the talent challenges facing organisations operating in highly regulated and fast-evolving markets.
His appointment reflects JGA Recruitment Group’s continued investment in helping organisations navigate one of the fastest-evolving talent markets in business today.
As Payroll increasingly becomes a strategic partner to finance, HR and executive leadership teams, businesses require recruitment specialists who understand not only job titles, but changing operating models, emerging technologies, workforce trends and the skills that will define the next generation of Payroll leadership.
Jack brings precisely that perspective.
Supporting organisations through a changing talent landscape
Global expansion, AI-enabled payroll platforms, increasing regulatory complexity and growing expectations around workforce technology have fundamentally reshaped what employers now look for in Payroll professionals.
Organisations are no longer hiring simply to fill vacancies.
They are building functions capable of supporting transformation, automation, compliance and business growth.
By continuing to invest in specialist expertise, JGA Recruitment Group is expanding its ability to help clients identify future-ready talent while supporting Payroll professionals as their careers evolve alongside the profession itself.
A shared vision for the future of Payroll
“I’m proud to welcome one of the most respected professionals in the Payroll recruitment market to the JGA Recruitment Group team. Jack brings more than 10 years’ experience recruiting across Global Payroll, having developed an impressive international network and built an excellent reputation throughout the industry. I’ve known of Jack for some time and have always been impressed by his market knowledge, track record and standing within the Payroll community. He brings a wealth of experience to JGA Recruitment Group, and I’m excited to work closely with him and see what we can achieve together.”
Tom Croughton,
Director and Co-founder, JGA Recruitment Group
For Jack, joining JGA Recruitment Group represents an opportunity to contribute to a business that has become synonymous with specialist Payroll and Workforce Technology recruitment.
Speaking about his appointment, he said:
“Having spent over a decade recruiting across the Payroll industry, joining JGA Recruitment Group felt like a natural next step. The company’s reputation, global reach and specialist focus within Payroll and Workforce Technology make it an incredibly exciting business to be part of. As organisations continue navigating international growth, increasing compliance demands and rapid technological change, I’m looking forward to supporting both clients and candidates across the global Payroll landscape.”
What this means for clients
For organisations, Jack’s appointment expands JGA Recruitment Group’s ability to support hiring across specialist Payroll, Global Payroll and Workforce Technology positions.
Clients gain access to deeper market intelligence, broader international networks and Jack’s specialist expertise recruiting Payroll and Benefits professionals across financial services, professional services and commerce, alongside JGA Recruitment Group’s established Global Payroll and Workforce Technology capability.
Whether supporting executive appointments, specialist Payroll recruitment or large-scale transformation programmes, the focus remains the same: connecting organisations with professionals capable of delivering long-term business impact.
Looking to amplify your Payroll or Workforce Technology team?
Whether you’re hiring specialist Payroll talent, building international teams or preparing for the future of work, JGA Recruitment Group partners with organisations worldwide to connect them with exceptional professionals across Payroll, HR and Workforce Technology.
