Plug And Pay - A Global Payroll Talk Show

"Don't be scared to change. Look at the opportunities, not the threats."  In this live episode of #PlugAndPay from our recent webinar "The Role of Technology: Enabling Providers to Compete Better and Win More", we discuss evolving technology trends, the future of AI, and why Payroll Pros should embrace change not fear it 💪  Marc-Oliver Fiedler and Trevor Townsend are join...

Plug & Pay is BACK and we couldn't be more excited to welcome our first guest of Season 6! 🎉    In this special premiere episode, Marc-Oliver Fiedler is joined by Joe Ranzau, Global Workforce Transformation Leader & Partner at Grant Thornton, to discuss the importance of strategic leadership for the future of global payroll. What you'll find in this episode 👇 👩‍💼 Types of exe...

"How can we work with the change rather than against it?" In this episode of #PlugAndPay, Fred & Frida aka Max & Angelique explore this important question as they share key takeaways from Payzaar's recent on-the-go event in Amsterdam and discuss the impact of Gen Z on the payroll industry. What to expect from this episode 👇 🇳🇱 Recap of presentations + payroll fun in Amsterd...

"In the implementation world, the worst words in the English language are: This is the way we've always done it." In this episode of Plug & Pay, Marc and Max are joined by Karen Settembrino, a HCM product director at Alithya, to discuss best practices for organizations implementing new systems and key steps for ensuring compliance in a changing payroll landscape. What to expect...

Follow the story of Payroll Scrooge as he navigates a surprise trip from the ghosts of Payroll Past, Present and Future! 🔮 Can they help him solve his payroll problems before payday, and revive his festive spirit? 🎅 Or will he be left with stress and errors on Christmas morning? 😬 Find out in this year's Payzaar Production: A Payroll Christmas Carol! 🎄 Tune in to Plug & Pay every othe...

"As payroll professionals, we are driven by innovation, empowered by technology, and strengthened by our networks." In this episode of Plug & Pay, Angelique and Max share the key takeaways from Payzaar’s recent on-the-go events in London and Barcelona, where the payroll community came together to share insights, strategies, and celebrate our passion for payroll! What to expect from t...

"I lean into the things that a lot of people might shy away from. And I do it with a smile and take it as a challenge." In this episode of Plug & Pay, Marc and Max are joined by Alice Nwoke, Director of Payroll at Sonova Group, to discuss the importance of leading with kindness and approaching change with excitement! What to expect from this episode 👇 💼 Embracing the entrepreneuria...

“Payroll is not a back-office function—it’s the heartbeat of the organization.”   In this episode of Plug & Pay, Angelique, and Max are joined by Cari Breitinger, Director of HRIS and Payroll at Belfor Property Restoration, to uncover how payroll can move beyond the stereotypes and build credibility through data and visibility! What to expect from this episode👇   🔁 Shifting payroll’s percept...

“Dare to be ambitious and bold!”  In this episode of Plug & Pay , Marc and Max sit down with Zsófia Láng, Global Payroll Process Performance Manager at SLB, to explore the intricacies of leading a large-scale global payroll transformation across 100+ countries. What to expect from this episode👇 🔄 Aligning payroll transformation with long-term business goals ⚖️ Balancing the delicate act of s...

Change is the only constant—so why not embrace it? In this episode of Plug & Pay, Marc & Max are joined by Deborah Piacitelli, Global Payroll Leader at Zimmer Biomet, to talk all things career change in the world of global payroll. What’s in store for you this episode?👇  🔄 Transitioning between roles in payroll—what to do and what not to do  🚀 Onboarding like a pro: Tips, punchlists, an...

Episode 46: The WHY and WHERE of Global Payroll - With Khizar Imran "Start with the why!" - That’s exactly what we do in this episode of Plug & Pay! Solo-host Max is joined by Khizar Imran, Manager of Payroll Services EMEA at Tetra Pak, to share insights on: 🌍 The WHY: Payroll’s purpose and strategies that will "stick like a tattoo!” 💉 📍 The WHERE: Payroll hubs and balancing...

“If you are the smartest person in the room, then you are in the wrong room.”  ~ Confucius In this episode of Plug & Pay, Marc & Max sit down with Pablo Ortiz, Senior Payroll Manager at Ubisoft, and get practical AND philosophical about how you can always be on the up in your payroll career. What to expect from this episode 👇 🌱 Navigating career growth (with realistic insights!) 🌐 Build...

‘Bring the best of payroll together’ with Max & Angelique! 🤝 Kicking off Season 5 of Plug & Pay, we share the highlights from our recent Global Payroll networking event in Dublin 🇮🇪 packed with insights and transformative stories including: 📋Takeaways from 3 client case studes: Fagron - Celine Caveye, Paycheck Plus - Brona Grogan, and Mercury Engineering - Rob Falkner 📈Tops tips on achi...

🎶 It's the final countdown! 🎶 In this episode we react live to the Top 5 mic-drop moments from the past two years of the Plug & Pay talkshow! 🎙️ Join Angelique and Max as they reminisce on stand-out discussions, highlights, and bloopers 😜 from our favorite episodes! 🔮 Look into the Future of global payroll: Gen AI and interactive payslips 🎉 How to find fun in your career and keep the...

Join us for another episode of Plug & Pay, live from Warsaw! In this special edition, Angelique & Max unpack the latest insights from our Global Payroll networking event, including:  👀 A sneak peek from our Global Payroll industry report 📖 Fred’s story - Chapter III (The audit! 😱) ✅ Key takeaways for improving your operations in 2024 Plus, exclusive insights from our guest speakers on...

“It’s not only about best in breed, it’s also about best for your business.” 👏 In the latest episode of the #PlugAndPay talkshow, we sit down with Lara Smart, Global Payroll and HR transformation leader and Consulting Director at LSC group, to discuss modern, flexible approaches to transformation–which give businesses back the power! What to expect from this episode 👇 🍕 Two-pizza teams and deci...

Skills, Strategies, and Surprising Connections! 🔗 In this episode Angelique and Max sit down with #GlobalPayroll leader Pierre Thenes, to chat about his new consultancy Payroll Flow, and discuss the recent poll results on ‘The most crucial payroll skills!’ 📊 🕵️ Sherlock - Detailed-focused 👊 Fred - Status-quo breaker 🧙‍♂️ Frodo - Curious and Adventurous 🤖 C-3PO - Communication Master Join us t...

Last week we celebrated #WomensDay2024 💜 but at Payzaar we want to celebrate the powerful women in payroll all year round! 💪 Today we are celebrating with Yuqi Wang, Global Payroll Manager at Wayfair.  In this episode: 🤥 Breaking down myths and stereotypes about payroll professionals 🚶‍♀️ Advice on a journey from Talent Management ➡️ HR ➡️ Payroll 🗺️ Navigating cultural nuances and standardizi...

With over 50 years combined experience in Global Payroll 🤓 our hosts Marc and Max, and special guest Joe Mathew, Director of Global Payroll at Spectraforce Technologies, deep-dive into payroll excellence in this episode - You won't want to miss it!  💪 Best practices for efficient global payroll operations 🌍 Regional insights and nuances in payroll management 👥 Cultivating inclusive cultur...

What a special episode this is! Not only are we shooting live from our Global Payroll networking event in Amsterdam, but also our beloved payroll pro 'Fred' is back! 🕺 Wonderfully narrated by Payzaar's Max van der Klis-Busink, this episode follows the story of Fred as he finds himself faced with a payroll pro's worst nightmare... a data breach! 😭 So with the help of global pa...

In this live episode we discuss how technology is a multiplier–not a substitute, and answer the question: Why will payroll always need humans? Marc and Max are joined by special guest panelists: 🌟 Sharon Tayfield, Director of Global Payroll Services at BDO 🌟 Kira Rubiano, VP of Global Payroll Operations at Atlas  To share their perspectives on the role of AI and technology in Global Payroll oper...

New year, New Season of Plug & Pay! 🎉 And this time, Max and Angelique are joined by Edoardo Riina, EMEA Regional Payroll Manager at Verifone, to discuss his ideal changes for the payroll landscape in 2024 and Beyond! 🚀 💪 Discover Edoardo's insights on optimized processes, positive changes, and plans for enhancing accuracy and efficiency 🌐 Deep dive into effective payroll leadership a...

✨ In this festive Plug & Pay episode, Marc and Max chat with Angela Wagner, VP of Global Payroll at Pearson, about her top 3 Christmas wishes for payroll pros: 1. Global payday overhaul 2. Revamped EWA (Earned Wage Access) tech 3. Leadership-driven payroll parity Join us to discuss all these things, as well as Angela's insights on overcoming payroll transformation challenges.  and some f...

Join Max and Angelique in another bitesized episode, live from Barcelona! This time we reveal the results of our latest poll on global payroll controls standardization 📊 Are you meeting the benchmark?  In this episode we discuss why standardization is a key to being audit-ready, enabling control automation, and maintaining local nuances on a global scale! 🌎  Tune in to Plug & Pay every other...

Get ready for the reveal of the recent poll results on payroll errors! From poor data quality to smart controls, we dissect the payroll community's insights, Max shares some actionable tips for a improving accuracy and those vital KPIs.  💪 We also discuss budgeting challenges for payroll, the power of modularity, and how risk mitigation is related to waking up late for school! ⏰ Tune in to...