Episode 89

The Journey to Payroll Directorship with Steve Bevan #89

Nick Day is joined on The Payroll Podcast sofa by Director of Worldwide Payroll at Trellix, Steve Bevan!

Steve is an experienced Director Of Payroll, skilled in Employee Benefits Design, Deferred Compensation, Payroll, and Payroll Process Improvement and transformation.

Steve has had an accomplished payroll career working for some of the world's biggest brands, including Apple, Itron, Shire Pharmaceuticals, Gilead Sciences and Dell, to name a few, and he has held a global payroll remit since 2008.

Steve became one of the very few payroll professionals to secure a payroll directorship title in 2018, and this is a journey we will be exploring more during the course of this podcast.

Steve also possesses a degree in Applied Business and Finance from the University of Derby.  Steve Bevan, who has achieved Payroll Directorship status at Trellix, talks to Nick Day about getting to the top of the payroll profession!

In this “The Journey to Payroll Directorship” episode with Steve Bevan on The Payroll Podcast, we also explore:

  1. What does the word payroll mean to you?
  2. Steve Bevan's journey from Threshers Group in 1993 to Worldwide Payroll Director today!
  3. Are payroll directors just titles?
  4. Do payroll director-led roles come with director-level responsibilities?
  5. How does the Director of Payroll role differ from other titles such as Global Head of Payroll or Senior Manager of Global Payroll?
  6. Why do Director Payroll titles benefit the profession?
  7. Is leadership a skill that payroll professionals should focus on?
  8. What critical deliverables can a payroll director bring to a corporate boardroom?
  9. How long will it be until businesses talk about payroll directors in the same way as HR directors or Finance directors?
  10. What does the future of payroll look like?
  11. Finally, what advice would you give to others keen to become payroll directors in the future?
  12. Steve Bevan's 5 top tips for accelerating your payroll career journey?

 

Links highlighted in this “The Journey to Payroll Directorshipepisode 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.