Meet the Team
Executive Team
Nick Day
Steve Yardley
Tom Croughton
Abu Choudhury
Ros Winchester
CEO & Founder
Nick Day
Nick Day is the founder of JGA Payroll Recruitment, a niche Global Payroll Recruitment Consultancy. An MA graduate, Nick is both REC and AIRS Qualified in recruitment practice and possesses over 15 years specialist global payroll recruitment expertise.
Nick began his career as a payroll recruitment consultant in 2002 where he developed to become one of the most successful experts in the industry with a proven track record of providing SME, FTSE and Global listed clients with niche Payroll candidates across all levels, all sectors and all locations.
Believing the industry needed a new approach to candidate search and selection, Nick decided to launch JGA Payroll Recruitment in 2008. Subsequently, JGA has followed a unique, proactive and focused inbound 24/7/365 digital strategy designed to engage passive talent so his team can provide clients with the best payroll candidates the industry has to offer – the top 15%.
Nick has developed JGA to become world-class payroll recruitment consultancy. They have access to phenomenal networks of specialist payroll professionals which they successfully access for client engagements every day. A leading payroll recruitment authority, Nick and his team specialise in placing permanent and temporary payroll vacancies ranging from EMEA & International Payroll Directors, Payroll Managers and Payroll Executives through to Payroll Administrators, Technical Payroll & HR Implementation Consultants and Project Managers.
JGA Recruitment continue to utilise cutting edge digital technologies and big data analytics to improve candidate attraction strategies to attract the best payroll talent for their clients.
If you need any assistance with your recruitment process or finding a new role, contact him on:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01727800377
I have known Nick for 14 years. I have always been impressed by his professional manner and dedication not only to his work at James Gray Associates (JGA) but also to his family. He has worked hard to build JGA Recruitment into a very successful business. But what has impressed me the most about Nick, is that he has real integrity, a rare virtue in the world of recruitment. – (Ms) L.P
Managing Director
Steve Yardley
Speciality:
HR, HRIS, Payroll & Reward
Favourite hobbies:
Cycling
Who is your hero:
Olaudah Equiano
What artist/band is your guilty pleasure:
There’s no such thing
What’s your favourite food:
Tapas
Get in touch with me for:
HR, HRIS, Payroll & Reward Recruitment
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01727800377
Director
Tom Croughton
Tom is coming up to a decade in recruitment and during that time has supported 1,000’s of Global Payroll & HR-Tech professional to secure their dream jobs.
Tom partners with some of the most successful, household-name businesses globally. Recently – Tom has supported boutique HCM consultancies to grow into some of the fastest growing companies in the US.
Speciality:
I specialise in HR-tech recruitment for Dayforce, Workday, UKG, SAP, Oracle & ADP professionals.
Favourite hobbies:
I enjoy training, watching sports, eating out and playing golf (badly)!
Who is your hero:
A few for various reasons – David Attenborough / Liam Gallagher / Ricky Gervais
What artist/band is your guilty pleasure:
Either Queen or a good sea-shanty.
What’s your favourite food:
Anything from Nando’s or with lots of garlic!
Contact me for:
– Discussing technology trends.
– You have hiring requirements.
– You’re looking for a new role.
– To grab a coffee (or beer)!
Director
Abu Choudhury
Abu began his career in 2009 as a Payroll Recruitment Consultant and now has almost 15 years’ experience specialising in Payroll, HR and HCM recruitment and is trusted by SME, FTSE and Globally listed companies across all sectors and locations.
A Director at JGA Recruitment, he has demonstrated passion for the Payroll and HR industry which has been recognised by Reward Strategy who have included him in the coveted Reward300 index. Abu is a CIPP Associate member, has consulted thousands of professionals seeking recruitment support and partners with many global Payroll and HR departments to offer agnostic advice to clients/candidates alike.
Father of two beautiful boys and married to an HR Director, Abu is keen golfer and motorcycle enthusiast and in his spare time enjoys spending time with his family and dining out.
Get in touch with Abu for:
• Recruitment support – Domestic and International
• Market advice and benchmarking
• Recommendations or referrals
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01727800377
Operations & Sustainability Director
Ros Winchester
Speciality:
The operational side of recruitment companies
Favourite hobbies:
Keeping fit, meeting up with friends, travel – can’t wait to plan the next destination (when possible)!
Who is your hero:
David Attenborough – total respect!
What artist/band is your guilty pleasure:
Take That!
What’s your favourite food:
I love both Asian food and seafood!
Get in touch with me for:
Anything relating to temps/contractors, accounts, billing – If you have queries, just give me a call, I’m here to make sure that everything runs smoothly!
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01727800377
Customer Success Team
Natalie Lloyd
Global Customer Success Manager
Natalie Lloyd
Speciality:
Global Customer Success – working with clients to understand their unique needs, develop future-proof talent acquisition plans and build sustainable growth strategies.
Favourite hobbies:
Snowboarding, wine-tasting, travelling.
Who is your hero:
My Dad, Steve, is the most hardworking, supportive, and positive person I know!
He never gives up on being the best version of himself and has always pushed me to strive for success!
What artist/band is your guilty pleasure:
John Mayer. I could listen to his live sets all day!
What’s your favourite food:
It’s got to be potatoes. Roasted, dauphinoise, chips, fondant… anything!
Get in touch with me for:
- Unlocking strategic growth
- Sustainable recruitment solutions
- Partnership opportunities
- JGA events
- Queries and feedback
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01727 800 377 | 07519528761
Payroll Recruitment Team
Freddy Moorhouse
Paul Dargavel
Alexandra Walker
Matthew Pyne
Tom Verrent
Krystian Maksymiak
Liam Allen
Gregg Smith
Lewis Roskilly
Tarah Williams
Associate Director
Freddy Moorhouse
Speciality:
Helping businesses to attract, secure & retain top Payroll & HR talent
Favourite hobbies:
Watching football & spending time with my nephew
Who is your hero:
Nick Day
What artist/band is your guilty pleasure:
Sophie Ellis-Bextor
What’s your favourite food:
Steak
Get in touch with me for:
Discussing hiring requirements & the next step in your career
Associate Director
Paul Dargavel
Paul is an Associate Director at JGA who specialises in Payroll recruitment at board level. He also specialises is Payroll & HR Software Consultancy recruitment. Paul is one of our most experienced members of staff with over 20 years in Payroll recruitment! Paul enjoys working at JGA due to its low staff turnover compared to our competitors, as he sees JGA as a family. Clients see the benefit of this as well.
He is passionate about recruiting for the payroll industry because the biggest thrill he gets is from applicants who return to him seeking advice on how they can develop as payroll professionals and working with them to achieve that. Two achievements Paul has made whilst being at JGA are being the top JGA Consultant in 2017 / 2018 and being the JGA TFF Fantasy Football King! Outside of work Paul’s main hobbies including running (he really wants to do the London Marathon) and spending time with his family.
If you need any assistance in finding or placing a role in Payroll, please do not hesitate to contact him on:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01727800377
Having used several other suppliers, I am delighted to recommend Paul as being a credit to the industry of specialist payroll recruitment. (Mr) A.D
Manager
Alexandra Walker
Speciality:
Working with clients and candidates to fulfil new vacancies and employment seeking. Getting the perfect matches!
Favourite hobbies:
Fitness, I am a big foodie and I love a Netflix series!
Who is your hero:
My parents for forever being my lifelines!
What artist/band is your guilty pleasure:
The Greatest Showman!
What’s your favourite food:
Everything Italian!
Get in touch with me for:
If you are seeking the top Payroll and HR talent, on and off market across the UK and EMEA regions.
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01727800377
Senior Associate - Contracts
Matthew Pyne
Speciality:
Global Interim and Contract Payroll, HR & Business Transformation positions.
Favourite hobbies:
Horror films, attending gigs, listening to new music, quizzes, watching sport (too old for participation these days and after breaking my hip ice-skating some time ago!)
Who is your hero:
My Dad, of course! Sadly, he passed a few years ago but was a truly great man. Teller of the best joke I have ever heard and always first to the bar.
What artist/band is your guilty pleasure:
Chas & Dave (guilt-free, though). I love putting their classics on the pub jukebox and singing along. Gertcha!
What’s your favourite food:
Tomato soup – There are around 15 people here who can vouch for that
Get in touch with me for:
15+ years of recruitment expertise across multiple sectors. Market advice and updates. Salary/rate benchmarking and interim and contract enquires in the HR, Payroll & Business Transformation skill domains.
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01727800377
Senior Associate
Tom Verrent
Speciality:
Super niche recruitment sourcing. ESG, Fintech, Banking, Hospitality.
Favourite hobbies:
Trying to play golf, 5 aside, eating samosas.
Who is your hero:
Lawrence Dallaglio.
What artist/band is your guilty pleasure:
Nathan Evans – Wellerman.
What’s your favourite food:
Sunday Roast / Wine Gums.
Get in touch with me for:
Wanting to partner with a true industry specialist, with over 10 year’s experience building Global Teams.
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01727800377
Senior Associate - Contracts
Krystian Maksymiak
Speciality:
Payroll & HR Contract recruitment, Business Development
Favourite hobbies:
Travelling, Football and cooking!
Who is your hero:
Jurgen Klopp if you know you know 😊
What artist/band is your guilty pleasure:
PAWSA & Bibi
What’s your favourite food:
Sushi , Pasta , Pizza and Steak!
Get in touch with me for:
Payroll & HR contract recruitment and anything football related!
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01727 800 377
Associate
Liam Allen
Speciality:
Payroll Assistant to Payroll Specialist positions
Favourite hobbies:
Formula 1 and combat sports
Who is your hero:
My grandad
What artist/band is your guilty pleasure:
Oasis (Liam is the better brother)
What’s your favourite food:
Pasta with basically anything
Get in touch with me for:
Exciting new payroll positions
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01727800377
Associate
Gregg Smith
Speciality:
Payroll Recruitment
Favourite hobbies:
Playing golf, running, and going to the cinema
Who is your hero:
Tiger Woods. He was my hero growing up
What artist/band is your guilty pleasure:
I’m usually a heavy metal man, but Dua Lipa is my guilty pleasure.
What’s your favourite food:
You can’t beat a homemade pizza
Get in touch with me for:
If you need any help with finding your perfect position in payroll, get in touch!
Contact Gregg Smith on:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01727 800 377
Associate
Lewis Roskilly
Speciality:
Candidate management, account management & client liaison.
Favourite hobbies:
Anything sports, or competition based, football, golf, tennis in particular.
Who is your hero:
Steven Gerrard, single-handedly carried Liverpool and England!!
What artist/band is your guilty pleasure:
If listening with my mum it would be S-Club 7 but I am partial to a bit of country; Luke Bryan.
What’s your favourite food:
Doritos/Nachos.
Get in touch with me for:
Any enquiries about opportunities, partnerships, insights and a lot of footy!
Email: lewis@jgarecruitment.com
Telephone: 01727800377
Associate
Tarah Williams
Speciality:
Working with clients and candidates to build relationships and find perfect matches within Payroll & HR
Favourite hobbies:
Bottomless brunches with the girls and watching true crime documentaries
Who is your hero:
My mum 💗
What artist/band is your guilty pleasure:
Spice Girls
What’s your favourite food:
Pasta or Pitta and humous
Get in touch with me for:
A trusted partnership within Payroll & HR contract recruitment
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01727800377
HR Recruitment Team
Zoe Lewis
Beck Cutting
Sam Cainer
Senior Associate
Zoe Lewis
Speciality:
Human Resources
Favourite hobbies:
Equestrianism – I have a horse!
Who is your hero:
My mum – I don’t know what I’d do without her.
What artist/band is your guilty pleasure:
Taylor Swift, yeah I know.
What’s your favourite food:
Anything from kinder!
Get in touch with me for:
If you are a candidate looking for a new job or a company seeking a new addition in:
• HRIS / HCM Systems
• LMS / Learning Technology
• EMEA Payroll
• HR Transformation
• Executive HR search
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01727800377
Associate
Beck Cutting
Speciality:
Building long term relationships and strong rapport.
Favourite hobbies:
I play rugby, love cycling and listening to a wide range of music (<3 new music Friday)!
Who is your hero:
My mum and dad, celebs are overrated.
What artist/band is your guilty pleasure:
I couldn’t say 1 so I’ll give you 3: Lil Peep, Barry Can’t swim & The Hunna.
What’s your favourite food:
Duck & Pancakes.
Get in touch with me for:
If you are seeking a new role, or a new employee. I also offer support on benchmarking, market analysis and have a network ready for any query.
Email: beck@jgarecruitment.com
Telephone: 01727800377
Associate
Sam Cainer
Speciality:
HR, Payroll and Reward Recruitment.
Favourite hobbies:
Spending the weekend with my horse Heidi and portrait drawing (occasionally!)
What artist/band is your guilty pleasure:
Adele!
What’s your favourite food:
Cinnamon Buns!
Get in touch with me for:
Any assistance finding your next HR, Payroll or Reward opportunity or help growing your team!
Contact Sam Cainer on:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01727 800 377
Operations Team
Aaron Herkanaidu
Alina Melkenbeek
Marketing Manager
Aaron Herkanaidu
Speciality:
Online branding, email marketing, & social media marketing
Favourite hobbies:
Going to cocktail bars, Taekwondo, video games, and playing the guitar!
Who is your hero:
Idris Elba. He’s just good at everything!
What artist/band is your guilty pleasure:
Barry White, what a beautiful man!
What’s your favourite food:
Do Party Rings & Cadbury’s Marvellous Creations count?
Get in touch with me for:
Any enquiries about JGA’s online marketing or brand partnerships!
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01727800377
Accounts and Credit Controller
Alina Melkenbeek
Speciality:
Accounts, Credit Control and Compliance.
Favourite hobbies:
Gym, long walks, cinema, cooking.
Who is your hero:
My mum, brain cancer survivor and an incredible human.
What artist/band is your guilty pleasure:
Denzel Washington, a man of great talent and intelligence.
What’s your favourite food:
Octopus and Asparagus linguine. (own recipe)
Get in touch with me for:
Any enquiries about JGA’ s invoicing, accounts or compliance.
Contact Alina Melkenbeek on:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01727 800 377
