Timeless Advice from Top Payroll Industry Experts | Enter The Vault #1
In this Enter the Vault special, Nick Day brings together some of the brightest minds in payroll to discuss how professionals can move from being back-office operators to boardroom influencers.
Title: 
Timeless Advice from Top Payroll Industry Experts | Enter The Vault #1
Host: 
Nick Day, CEO of specialist Payroll Recruitment Agency, JGA Recruitment Group
Episode Overview:
In this Enter the Vault special of The Payroll Podcast, Nick Day brings together some of the brightest minds in payroll to discuss how professionals can move from being back-office operators to boardroom influencers.
From busting the myth of payroll as just a “cost center” to embracing bold moves in global mobility, this episode is packed with practical advice, career-defining insights, and strategic thinking.
Key Learnings:
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Payroll’s Strategic Role – Stop viewing payroll as a cost center; it drives trust and stability.
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Career Growth – Invest in certifications and soft skills to step into leadership.
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Global Mobility – Mobility teams must innovate beyond traditional relocation models.
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Moneyball Mindset – Payroll thrives on overlooked skills, consistency, and data.
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Tech Gaps – Industry needs better workflow tools beyond spreadsheets.
- Community & Culture – Promote collaboration, give feedback, and celebrate payroll’s human impact.
Featured Guests:
- Cari Breitinger, Director, HRIS and Payroll, Belfor Property Restoration
- Imelda Keane, Global Mobility Manager, Wise
- Sarah Chasney, Director, Banfield Pet Hospital
- Davida Lara, Executive Vice President of Payroll, Entertainment Partners
- Adam Flight, Director of Payroll and HR, Moore Kingston Smith
- Wendy Muirhead, Co-founder and Director, WH People
- Laurel Serra, CPP, Director of Education Services, PayrollOrg
- Sherri Sullivan, EY’s Global Payroll Operate Leader
Useful Links From This Episode:
Host Nick Day LinkedIn Profile
JGA Payroll Recruitment
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