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Payroll Perspectives - Dianna Hill, Epworth
Payroll systems specialist Di Hill joins Shawny Smith to explore the complexity behind accurate pay, from enterprise agreement interpretation and healthcare rosters to implementation, documentation and data quality. They also discuss practical uses for AI, growing salary pressures and why listening to the people doing the work matters in payroll.
Payroll Perspectives - Agnes Achetraritei, Flybuys
From global payroll deadlines to fast-growing businesses, Agnes Achetraritei has learned that reliable pay depends on strong controls, local expertise and adaptable systems. She joins Shawny Smith on Payroll Perspectives to discuss career paths beyond people management, technology decisions, Payday Super, and the value of questioning established processes and assumptions.
Payroll Perspectives - James Petrella, The Breakthrough Office
Payroll manager James Petrella joins Shawny Smith to discuss the transition from processing to leadership, and the responsibility behind every pay run. Drawing on experience in outsourced payroll and the not-for-profit sector, James explores professional curiosity, knowledge sharing, developing emerging talent and why accurate payroll is ultimately about real people.
Payroll Perspectives - Kate May, Aurora Dairies
In this episode of Payroll Perspectives, Kate May joins Shawny Smith to discuss moving from hospitality into dairy and agriculture, preparing for Payday Super, and the leadership, systems and people skills that have shaped her 14-year career in payroll.
Payroll Perspectives - Kelly Pora, Vasey RSL Care
In the first episode of Season 2 of Payroll Perspectives, Kelly Pora shares her experience leading payroll through system change, growing compliance expectations and team pressure. From Dayforce implementation and Payday Super to developing junior talent and earning payroll a seat at the table, Kelly offers a practical look at how the function is evolving.
Payroll Perspectives — Bettina Wong, Sinch MessageMedia
Bettina Wong shares her global payroll journey, with insights on managing outsourced teams, navigating multi-country complexity and evolving within the tech sector.
Payroll Perspectives — Karl McKenna, NLC Payroll
Karl McKenna shares his journey into payroll and insights on the evolution of outsourced models, stakeholder management and the changing expectations of payroll teams.
Payroll Perspectives — Rebecca Fletcher, Alfred Health
Rebecca Fletcher shares her journey from Payroll Officer to leading Employee Connect at Alfred Health, with insights on hybrid leadership, communication and managing payroll at scale.