Episode 39

Digitising Payroll and the Future of Work – with Helen Armstrong – #039

Nick Day is joined on The Payroll Podcast by Helen Armstrong is CEO of Silver Cloud HR, a leading digital HR and payroll consultancy which works with UK and global businesses of 50-10,000 employees to help transform their HR and payroll processes.

With over 15 years on the front line of HR, Helen started Silver Cloud in 2009 after recognising a gap in the market for a boutique HR technology consultancy which could offer cost-effective independent advice on the selection and implementation of HR and payroll systems.

Passionate about digital transformation and the benefits it can bring to organisations of all sizes, Helen is often invited to speak on the subject at conferences and workshops and is widely respected as an expert in the areas of HR system selection, automation and change management.

Silver Cloud is proud, with Helen at the Helm, is proud to be a woman-led business committed to supporting women in technology.  With Digitisation and automation at the heart of the future of payroll, this is one episode I am sure you are going to love.

In this “Digitising Payroll and the Future of Work” episode of The Payroll Podcast, we also explore:

  1. The experience that led Helen to launch Silver Cloud HR ?
  2. What is the state of the payroll landscape and what is its place in business?
  3. What are employees asking for?
  4. Common / key issues that digitisation/automation can solve?
  5. Are current providers meeting needs (now and in future)?
  6. What do you think is next for payroll and what does the future of payroll look like?
  7. What payroll services are Silver Cloud HR providing?
  8. Pay-on-demand – is this part of our payroll future in the UK?
  9. Silver Cloud HR is a woman-led business committed to supporting women in technology, we find out more about this!
  10. So, what’s next for payroll?

Links highlighted in this “Digitising Payroll and the Future of Work” episode are below:

  1. Website: silvercloudhr.co.uk
  2. Listeners can also pre-register for the three-part webinar on the future of payroll: https://www.silvercloudhr.co.uk/future-of-payroll-webinar-1/
  3. Helen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenarmstrong1/
  4. To find out more about JGA Payroll Recruitment Services, please visit: jgarecruitment.com
  5. To contact the host, Nick Day, please email: nick@jgarecruitment.com / 01727 800 377

Of course, please remember that if you have a payroll-related vacancy that you would love some specialist payroll recruitment support with please do reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377

Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the Payroll Podcast real soon!

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Nick Day

Nick Day is a globally recognised thought leader in the payroll and HR industry, with over 20 years of experience as the founder and CEO of JGA Recruitment.

As an ILM 7 qualified Executive Coach and Mentor, Nick has dedicated his career to guiding CHROs, entrepreneurs, and payroll industry leaders worldwide.
Nick received the PAYO Global Vision Award in 2024 and was also voted one of Thinkers360’s "Top Voices EMEA" the same year.

In 2023, Thinkers360 ranked Nick as the #1 Global "Thought Leader in Payroll” and #9 Global "Thought Leader in HR.” That same year, he received the Recruitment Leaders Leader Award (RDLC) and the Personality of the Year title at the Reward Strategy Leadership Awards.

Nick's deep knowledge of the payroll industry and his coaching expertise make him a sought-after speaker and mentor for payroll and HR leaders. His presentations are known for their interactive elements, real-world applications, and actionable takeaways, ensuring attendees leave with a clear path to enhance their leadership capabilities.

Nick Day has a rich history of delivering impactful presentations, keynote speeches and workshops at various industry conferences and events. His engaging speaking style and practical insights have earned him recognition as a leading voice in payroll leadership.