Episode 48

The Evolution of the Payday experience with Paul Gibbons #48

Nick Day is joined on The Payroll Podcast sofa by Paul Gibbons who is Chief Operating Officer at PayDashboard, a company he joined in February 2016 as and was promoted to COO in September 2018.

Paul possesses an extensive background in payroll, having worked in various roles processing payroll both in-house and in a bureau. He is CIPP qualified with a Foundation Degree in payroll. Having experienced first-hand the pressures of working in payroll, Paul truly understands and respects the challenges faced by our clients, and he uses this knowledge to help to shape the functionality of PayDashboard as well as advise on legislative requirements.

In his spare time, Paul is a tutor for the Chartered Institute for Payroll Professionals (CIPP), educating and inspiring the next generation of payroll talent.

Paul is someone who has always been passionate about adding value to the payroll process and he says at Paydashboard, for him and the business, the payslip is just the beginning... so sit back, relax and let’s find out why!

In this “The Evolution of the Payday experience" episode with Paul Gibbons, on The Payroll Podcast, we also explore:

  1. What experiences from your payroll background do es Paul regularly draw on in his role as COO?
  2. How has the payslip evolved over the years?
  3. Should employers consider payday as more of an ‘experience’ these days?
  4. Financial wellness and creating a payday ‘experience’ but what part should the employer play in providing financial advice beyond payday?
  5. Technology is changing quicker than the skills required to manage it so how will future skills requirements change to prepare for what is coming?
  6. How is Paydashboard able to work with any payroll service provider or software without fear of competing for the same clients?
  7. What does ‘best of breed’ in the world of payroll really mean and how does PayDashboard take a different approach?
  8. Why are payslips so central to the evolution of the payday experience?
  9. What exciting developments can Paul share with the Payroll Podcast?
  10. How would Paul sell payroll as a career?

Links highlighted in this “The Evolution of the Payday experience” 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.