Can Building Centers of Excellence Transform Your Payroll Operations? | Angela Wagner #149
Nick Day is joined on The Payroll Podcast by Angela Wagner, Vice President, Global Payroll at Pearson.
Title: π Can Building Centers of Excellence Transform Your Payroll Operations? | Angela Wagner #149 π
Host: ποΈ Nick Day, CEO of specialist Payroll Recruitment Agency, JGA Recruitment Group
Guest: π€ Angela Wagner, Vice President, Global Payroll at Pearson.
Episode Overview:
π In this insightful episode of The Payroll Podcast, host Β Nick Day is joined on The Payroll Podcast by Angela Wagner, Vice President, Global Payroll at Pearson. Angela is a results-driven leader with a track record of delivering best-in-class payroll practices. On this episode, Angela shows us how to turn complex issues into new possibilities to showcase payroll’s value.
Key Topics Discussed in this Episode:
- Centres of Excellence in Payroll: Implementing COEs involves assessing needs, defining roles, and integrating strategies for standardised, efficient processes that enhance governance and risk management.
- Adapting to AI and RPA: Payroll professionals need to develop technical skills and compliance knowledge to leverage AI and RPA for improved accuracy and efficiency in payroll processes.
- Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Promoting open communication and establishing joint projects helps foster collaboration between payroll, HR, and finance, breaking down organisational silos.
- Compliance as a Team Sport: Payroll is central to ensuring compliance with regulations, requiring cooperation across departments to build a robust culture of compliance.
- Skills for Payroll Leadership: Aspiring leaders should focus on strategic business understanding, embrace technology, and develop strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
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PAYROLL LEADERS – I CALL YOU ALL TO ACTION! π’
π Thank you for tuning in to The Payroll Podcast. Stay tuned for our next episode, where we continue to dive into the fascinating world of payroll! π§π
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