Episode 92

Is Infrastructure and Data Changing Profile of Payroll? with Jim Kohl #92

Nick Day is joined on The Payroll Podcast sofa by Jim Kohl, Head of Payroll Operations at Check.  Jim has a mantra: "To Improve lives one check at a time!"

An experienced leader focused on growth, tapping into potential and motivating teams, Jim is a Certified Payroll Professional with a history of working in the Software as a Service industry.

Jim is knowledgeable about payroll, current industry trends, and the wave of innovation and disruption entering the global payroll space.

Jim has an excellent Payroll Twitter account (which we recommend you all follow) and he is well known global payroll leader who has been with Check for nearly 3 years now and so Nick has invited him to the Payroll Podcast today to talk about how infrastructure and data innovation is rapidly changing profile of payroll.

In this “Is Infrastructure and Data Changing Profile of Payroll?” episode with Jim Kohl on The Payroll Podcast, we also explore:

  1. What does the word payroll mean to you?
  2. How is data innovation making payroll admins/employees' lives easier?
  3. How and why has infrastructure and data innovation changed payroll rapidly in the past 3 years?
  4. What factors have combined to make embedded payroll possible, and what do you advise people thinking about it?
  5. Tell us more about the future of payroll systems?
  6. Why do API-based systems offer greater opportunities for payroll professionals?
  7. Tell us more about Check
  8. Why is the Check SaaS proposition so unique and innovative in the world of payroll right now?
  9. How do payroll innovations cater to markets previously unaddressed?
  10. Given your experience across different parts of the payroll chain, what makes embedded payroll different / what's new that it is enabling?
  11. If you could predict the future 5 years from now, what will payroll look like?

Links highlighted in this “Is Infrastructure and Data Changing Profile of Payroll?" episode are included below:

Of course, if you are a Payroll Leader listening to this podcast and you have a Payroll-related vacancy that you would love some specialist payroll recruitment support – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great payroll recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – at 01727 800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening, folks – I hope you enjoyed this Payroll Podcast, and I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the Payroll Podcast 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.