Episode 6

Payroll Entrepreneurship and Payroll API with Stuart Hall – #06

Payroll Entrepreneurship, Running your own successful payroll business and understanding Payroll API Technology with Stuart Hall – #06


Stuart is an experienced payroll services company director with over 40 years’ experience within the payroll and HR sectors and has successfully founded and developed three payroll businesses, two of which he has successfully sold.

Stuart boasts a wealth of expertise in payroll services, payroll bureau management and payroll software and is Non-Executive Director at The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) and founder of his new API Software business, Payrun.io


In this episode of Payroll Podcast, we learn more about the key Payroll Entrepreneurship skills required to successfully launch your own payroll business.  Stuart takes listeners on a journey through the pitfalls, traps and learning curves he has encountered that provided him with a platform for his success.  In addition, Stuart offers us practical steps payroll professionals can implement right away to put you on the right path to payroll career success.


Having been in payroll since 1980, Stuart has also witnessed significant change within the payroll industry.  In this episode, we discover just how far the industry has progressed during this time and also Stuart’s views on the route he believes the payroll industry will take moving forward.  The future of payroll is intrinsically linked to advances in payroll technology and payroll software and with this in mind, we also uncover more information about Stuart’s latest business venture,  Payrun.io, which is focused on companies implementing and embracing Payroll API technology.


It is fantastic to welcome such an experienced expert to Payroll Podcast show!  Stuart Hall is highly knowledgeable on new payroll technology, payroll entrepreneurship, payroll business management and bureau payroll services, so this is one Payroll Podcast you don’t want to miss!  Listen or download it today and you can find out more about the core components required to successfully develop your own payroll business.


In addition to all of the above, we also unearth some of Stuart’s other hidden talents including his passion for the Trombone and a newfound love for Caligraphy!


We recommend you save this episode of Payroll Podcast into your favourites so that one day, when or if the time comes when you decide on a new payroll career trajectory, you can listen to this episode and set yourself up on the right path to payroll entrepreneurial success.


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To find out more about Stuart’s latest Payroll API Software, please visit  Payrun.io (please let him know you heard about it thanks to this payroll entrepreneurship episdoe of The Payroll Podcast)!


This Payroll Podcast includes:



  • Launching your own payroll business


  • Payroll Entrepreneurship


  • Core Components that allow you to develop a platform for payroll success


  • Practical advice for successfully developing a payroll business for sale


  • How the industry has changed over the past 30 years


  • What will the industry look like in the future?


  • Discover what Payroll API Software Technology is.


  • The opportunities RPA (Robotic Process Automation) may bring to the payroll industry


  • How Stuart see’s the Payroll Industry changing with the introduction of AI technology

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The Payroll Podcast has one primary aim. To cut through the complex legislation, technology and compliance issues that can affect a payroll operation and provide practical tips and advice that you can implement immediately. We aim to take our listeners on a journey through subjects such as GDPR, workplace wellbeing, SaaS, global payroll compliance, payroll entrepreneurship, leadership, learning and development, recruitment, best practice, workplace psychology, payroll training, process improvements and career planning and who knows what else! I try to do it with a little bit of humour and with information that I hope can make your payroll function better!


Featuring leading industry experts, we interview Payroll Business Owners, Global Payroll Directors, Payroll Trainers, Payroll Managers, Payroll Software Professionals. However, we will also be speaking with Wellness-at-Work Practitioners, HR Managers, the HMRC, CEO’s, Recruiters and even Talent and Leadership Psychologists!


The Payroll Podcast is a niche podcast, so if you like the show, please subscribe to it, review it (on iTunes) and please, please share it with as many of your payroll colleagues as possible!


If you wish to get involved with The Payroll Podcast or indeed if you would like to suggest a topic or tell us what you think about it, then please email me at Nick@jgarecruitment.com – I would love to hear from you!


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Previous Podcasts Episodes Include:



  1. Raising the Profile of Payroll – Kate Upcraft #05


  2. Wellness and Working Well by becoming “Super-Human” – with Hari Kalymnios. #04


  3. Global Payroll & Jurisdictional Compliance with Adrian Morrissey from Immedis #03


  4. Preparing Payroll for GDPR with Richard George #01


  5. The Future of Payroll and the CIPP with Vickie Graham #02

Thanks for listening!


In the meantime, if you have any payroll or HR recruitment requirements that JGA Recruitment can assist with, please do reach out to us on 01727 800 377 or email Nick@jgarecruitment.com You can also find out more about us at jamesgray.wpengine.com.  We are specialist payroll and HR Recruiters with over 100 years specialist recruitment expertise.  Whatever your requirements, if you get in touch and quote “The Payroll Podcast” then you can receive a 20% discount on all JGA Recruitment Terms of Business.   Contact us today to find our more.  Tel: 01727 800 377. Email Nick@jgarecruitment.com

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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.