Compliance, the Fair Work Agency, and the Future of the Profession with Julie Gunnell #240
Nick Day is joined on The Payroll Podcast by Julie Gunnell, Associate Director of Growth Payroll at Azets, one of the UK’s leading accountancy and business advisory firms.
Title: 🌟 Compliance, the Fair Work Agency, and the Future of the Profession with Julie Gunnell #240 🌟
Host: 🎙️ Nick Day, CEO of specialist Payroll Recruitment Agency, JGA Recruitment Group
Guest: 👤 Julie Gunnell, Associate Director of Growth Payroll at Azets
Episode Overview:
🔊 In this insightful episode of The Payroll Podcast, host Nick Day sits down with Julie Gunnell to make the case that payroll is no longer a back-office function. It is a compliance risk, a strategic asset, and a direct reflection of how much an organisation respects its people.
Key Topics Discussed in this Episode:
- Navigating the Fair Work Agency: Julie breaks down what the new agency means for businesses, including the six-year holiday record retention rule.
- AI as a Tool, Not a Threat: Julie shares why AI will enhance payroll delivery but won’t replace the need for skilled professionals.
- Payroll as a Strategic Business Asset: Julie explains how payroll data can support financial forecasting and tax-efficient benefits planning.
- Building the Next Generation of Payroll Talent: Julie discusses Azets’ apprenticeships and the case for teaching young people to read a payslip.
- Why Internal Audits Should Be Non-Negotiable: Julie outlines why regular audits of tax codes and pension calculations protect accuracy and trust.
Useful Links From This Episode:
- 👤 Julie Gunnell’s LinkedIn Profile
- 🌳 Greenify Talent: JGA Planet Positive (ESG) Recruitment Solution
- 👤 Host Nick Day LinkedIn Profile
- 📢 JGA Payroll Recruitment
- 🎧 Check out our sister podcast, The HR L&D Podcast
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