Why Payroll Deserves a Seat at the C-Suite Table with Maria Mason #185
Nick Day is joined on The Payroll Podcast by Maria Mason, Partner at BDO UK and payroll trailblazer as she reveals how she shattered industry norms and redefined whatβs possible in payroll leadership.
Title: π Why Payroll Deserves a Seat at the C-Suite Table with Maria Mason #185 π
Host: ποΈ Nick Day, CEO of specialist Payroll Recruitment Agency, JGA Recruitment Group
Guest: π€Β Maria Mason, Partner, BDO UK
Episode Overview:
π In this insightful episode of The Payroll Podcast, host Nick Day sits down with Maria Mason, Partner at BDO UKΒ as she shares how she transformed payroll from a back-office function into a strategic leadership role. From scaling teams to embracing AI, she reveals what it really takes to lead in payroll today.
Key Topics Discussed in this Episode:
- Becoming a Partner Without Accounting Credentials: Maria shares how she challenged norms to earn partnership at BDO as a payroll professional.
- Growing Talent from Within: Maria explains her strategy for building a high-performing payroll team through internal promotion and mentoring.
- Communicating Payrollβs Value: Maria emphasizes using risk and business language to influence senior stakeholders.
- Leveraging Technology for Scale: Maria discusses how AI and automation have transformed payroll efficiency and accuracy.
- Career Advice for Payroll Leaders: Maria offers insights on the balance between qualifications, experience, and soft skills for progression.
Useful Links From This Episode:
- π€ Maria Mason’s LinkedIn Profile
- π³ Greenify Talent: JGA Planet Positive (ESG) Recruitment Solution
- π€ Host Nick Day LinkedIn Profile
- π’ JGA Payroll Recruitment
- π§ Check out our sister podcast, The HR L&D Podcast
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
If you need the support of a payroll recruitment agency to help fill your next payroll vacancy, please please contact me!Β I possess over 20 years of payroll recruitment agency expertise and I would love to help! nick@jgarecruitmentinc.com or call 01727 800377
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