Episode 63

Payroll in the Middle East with Diana Geldenhuys #63

Nick Day is joined on The Payroll Podcast sofa by Diana Geldenhuys!

Diana aquired gulfHR when she saw the need for efficient and cost-effective services in HR and Payroll for the Middle East.

As the CEO of both gulfHR and OPS (Outsourced Payroll Solutions), Diana is an expert in her field and knows the complexities and nuances of HR and Payroll in the Middle East.

In 2016 Diana won the Emirates Women Award in the business category in honour of her extraordinary professional and entrepreneurial achievements.

Diana is a successful leader who aims to improve quality systems and design products that benefit start-ups and established enterprises by providing web-based solutions. She believes strongly in the continuous training and development for her employees and champions productivity and achievements.

Diana pioneered HR technology in the Gulf in a time of crisis. She founded OPS in 2008, steering the business as the region’s specialist in the payroll outsourcing market. With single minded determination to lead with client centeredness, OPS expanded to the preferred provider in the region. She had the opportunity to acquire gulfHR in 2011, interfacing technology and HR solutions and becoming a leader in the Middle East. The individuality of their team and clients is key in their ability to create bespoke HR solutions.

In this “Payroll in the Middle Eastepisode with Diana Geldenhuys, on The Payroll Podcast, we also explore:

  1. Tell us a bit more about payroll in the Middle East?
  2. What are the emerging payroll trends, specifically in the middle east, and comparing to global trends?
  3. Has payroll changed in the last year or so?
  4. How is payroll perceived in the Middle East?
  5. What are payroll priorities you will focus on?

Links highlighted in this “Payroll in the Middle East” episode are included below:

Of course, if you are Payroll Leader listening to this podcast and you have a payroll-related vacancy that you would love some specialist payroll recruitment support with – 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 – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

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.