How To Create Fair Pay Systems with Payroll Data & Analytics | Sean Luitjens

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Welcome back to The Payroll Podcast! I’m your host, Nick Day, CEO of JGA Recruitment, and today we’re diving into a discussion that bridges the worlds of payroll and compensation to create a more equitable and effective pay structure.

Joining me is Sean Luitjens, General Manager of Total Rewards at Visier, a leading expert in strategic compensation and analytics. With a rich background in integrating compensation strategies with payroll systems, Sean brings unparalleled insights into how companies can leverage payroll data to drive meaningful change.

In this episode, we’ll explore how payroll professionals can transform their role from operational to strategic by using data to shape business outcomes, foster pay equity, and align compensation strategies with organizational goals.

Key Learnings:

- The Power of Integration: How combining payroll data with compensation analytics creates a unified strategy that drives equity and retention.  

- Data-Driven Insights: Learn how payroll data can reveal trends, predict employee behavior, and inform strategic decisions.  

- Pay Equity in Action: Discover how Visier’s innovative tools help organizations build equitable pay structures while maintaining compliance.  

- Evolving Roles: Why payroll professionals are becoming key players in shaping organizational strategy and decision-making.  

- Best Practices: Practical advice for integrating payroll systems with compensation strategies to create dynamic and responsive pay philosophies.  

If you’re ready to uncover the hidden potential of payroll data and revolutionize your pay strategies, this episode is packed with actionable insights you won’t want to miss!

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(00:00) Introduction to Sean Luitjens

(01:28) Importance of Pay and Payroll in Organizations  

(05:31) Integrating Compensation Strategies

(08:27) The Role of Technology in Payroll Analytics  

(10:29) Payroll’s Impact on Employee Retention

(12:37) Leveraging Payroll Data for Pay Equity  

(15:17) Modern Pay Philosophies 

(18:06) How Payroll and Compensation Teams Collaborate  

(20:11) Payroll’s Role in Compliance and Regulation  

(22:37) Data-Driven Decisions for Better Business Outcomes  

(27:46) Removing Bias in Pay Structures 

(32:11) Best Practices for Integrating Payroll and Compensation  

(39:12) The Future of Payroll

(43:17) Sean Luitjens' Final Insights and Takeaways