Episode 174

How Papaya Global is Disrupting Global Payroll & Payments with AI | Eynat Guez

Papaya Global has launched a new suite of AI-based solutions to enable global enterprises to pay their workforce with ease and confidence.

Papaya's AI-powered platform serves enterprises via specific features designed to support large-scale multiple workforce and payments needs and offers digitalization, compliance, and cost savings.  

For more information about these innovations, visit: https://lp.papayaglobal.com/product-news/


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Welcome back to The Payroll Podcast! I’m your host, Nick Day, CEO of JGA Recruitment, and today we have a special guest joining us today, recognized by Fortune as one of the most powerful women in tech!  


We’re diving deep into one of the most critical and often overlooked aspects of global payroll and that’s payments – often considered as “the last mile of compliant payroll.”


Joining me today is Eynat Guez, a trailblazer in global payroll and workforce management and the Co-Founder and CEO of Papaya Global, a leading SaaS platform valued at over $3.7 billion. 


Eynat is transforming the way enterprise companies manage global payroll, using cutting-edge technology to streamline payments and compliance. Recognized by FinTech Magazine as a Top 10 founder-CEO, Eynat is driving innovation at the intersection of payroll, payments, and technology.


In today’s episode, we’ll explore why payments are the critical last mile of payroll, the unique challenges of payroll payments, and the importance of integrating payroll and payments to reduce fraud risks.


If you’re passionate about payroll or simply want to learn from one of the most influential leaders in this space, stay tuned for some incredible insights!


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Connect with Eynat: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eynatguez/

Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickpclarke/


If you need the support of a payroll recruitment agency or a payroll staffing partner to help fill your next payroll vacancy, please please contact me!  I possess over 20 years of payroll recruitment agency expertise and I would love to help! nick@jgarecruitment.com or call 01727 800377


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Stay tuned for the next episode of The Payroll Podcast, brought to you by Nick Day, CEO at JGA Recruitment, landing soon!


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(00:00) Preview

(00:59) Introducing Eynat Guez

(02:08) Why Payments are the Last Mile of Payroll

(04:42) Challenges in Global Payroll Payments

(07:00) Risks of Delayed or Mishandled Payroll

(09:51) Compliance Challenges in Payroll Payments

(13:04) Global vs. Local Payroll Payment Systems

(15:44) Contingency Plans for Payroll Payments

(18:13) Mitigating Fraud and Manual Errors

(20:07) Importance of Tier-1 Banking Partners

(23:43) Why Money Transfer Licences Matter

(27:26) Integrating Payroll and Payments

(30:17) Papaya Global’s Mission and Innovation

(35:03) The Future of Payroll: AI and Compliance

(37:25) Digital Currencies in Payroll

(39:23) Closing Thoughts and Resources

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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.