Meet the Team
Nick Day
Tom Croughton
Charlotte Paterson
Natalie Lloyd
Ros Winchester
Aaron Herkanaidu
Hybré Davids
Rowan Gengan
President
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: nick@jgarecruitment.com
Telephone: +44 (0) 1727800377
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
Senior Vice President & Co-Founder
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.
How long have you been with JGA:
7 Years
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)!
Email: tom@jgarecruitment.com
Telephone: +44 (0) 1727800377
Senior Consultant
Charlotte Paterson
I’ve had the privilege to work as a business professional in both the US and the UK, giving me many opportunities to cross paths with hundreds of diverse individuals. My experience delivering projects allowed me to form strong connections and build foundational relationships in my previous field. I’ve cultivated working relationships with many professionals through sources like LinkedIn, exhibitions and functions and even personal connections. I love a good chat and that’s always helped me get a better understanding of my clients and help me reach expectations and exceed them!
Favorite Hobbies:
Reading, cooking, flying in my husbands plane, board games and meeting up with friends.
Hero(s):
I have 2, my sisters. I am the middle child and have always looked to both of them my whole life, they are the foundation of who I am.
What artist/band is my guilty pleasure?
Shania Twain
Favorite Food:
Italian & Mexican
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: natalie@jgarecruitment.com
Telephone: 01727 800 377 | 07519528761
Operations & Sustainability Director
Ros Winchester
How long have you been with JGA:
An absolutely brilliant 8 years where I’ve seen JGA go from strength to strength
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: ros@jgarecruitment.com
Telephone: +44 (0) 1727800377
Marketing Manager
Aaron Herkanaidu
How long have you been with JGA:
4 years!
Speciality:
Online branding, email marketing, & social media marketing
Favourite hobbies:
Going to the gym, taekwondo, 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: aaron@jgarecruitment.com
Telephone: +44 (0) 1727800377
Consultant
Hybré Davids
Speciality:
With a strong understanding and vast experience in 360 Recruitment, I have built a strong and good reputation with both clients and candidates in the industry on a global scale. I believe my ability to listen and build strong business relationships with my clients has been my recipe to success. I’m a firm believer in not focusing that much energy on a problem, but instead focusing on the solution and recovery.
Favourite hobbies:
A round of golf, exploring wine farms, watching rugby and dinning with loved ones.
Who is your hero:
Tiger Woods of course!! I admire his discipline, respect for his career and others, drive and ability to get back up from whatever knocks him down in life.
What artist/band is your guilty pleasure:
Imagine Dragons & Cece Winans. I love music that tells a story and with deep meaning.
What’s your favourite food:
Pasta & Sushi (I’m a sucker for Italian & Asian food)
Get in touch with me for:
Any enquiries about JGA’s Payroll & HR Tech recruitment partnership
Email: hybre@jgarecruitment.com
Telephone: +27 (0) 68 671 9556
Consultant
Rowan Gengan
Speciality:
HR Recruitment, HR-Tech Recruitment, Business Development
Favourite hobbies:
Complete Sports Nut- Rugby is my first Love (tend to boast about being RWC Champs, a lot)
Who is your hero:
Global Icon, Nelson Mandela
What artist/band is your guilty pleasure:
Sade Adu
What’s your favourite food:
Traditional Durban Bunny Chow, love South African Indian cuisine
Get in touch with me for:
– Chatting all things HR+ Culture
– Anything AI and Tech
– Unique hiring needs and Job Opportunities
– Sports Banter
Email: rowan@jgarecruitment.com
Telephone: +27 (0) 82 6336 998
