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Nick Day
Founder at JGA Recruitment Group
St Albans, England, United Kingdom
I am an award-winning executive Payroll & HR Search Consultant and Founder of JGA Recruitment Group, a niche Payroll & HR Recruitment and Executive Search Firm that supports clients across the UK & EMEA with challenging requisition requirements.
- 2020 "Best Small Perm Recruitment Agency" 2020
- 2019 "Best Payroll & HR Recruitment Agency" Corporate Coaching & Recruitment Awards
- 2019 "Leader within Knowledge and Professional Services" Award Winner (Reward Strategy)
- 2019 included in the "Reward 300" Index Hall of Fame
Over the past 18 years, I have dedicated my life to placing Payroll and HR professionals that have influenced and shaped the payroll and HR landscape we see and work in today.
Passionate about raising the profile of Payroll & HR - I launched (and am podcast host) of two leading podcasts, which have gone on to receive international acclaim. These are:
- The Payroll Podcast | https://jgarecruitment.com/the-payroll-podcast/
- The HR L&D Podcast | https://jgarecruitment.com/the-hr-ld-podcast/
JGA Recruitment Group, founded in 2008 aims to help brands to source, attract and recruit the top 15% of Payroll & HR talent.
Check out our 30+ independent 5* Google Reviews and see for yourself the expert services we provide.
We use fully automated 24/7/365 inbound digital strategies to attract passive talent to brand. We align culture to brand and skills to specifications, which results in us sourcing candidates motivated by the intrinsic value of the job - rather than just pay.
This approach has resulted in significant improvements in employee retention for new hires sourced by our business adding significant value to the clients we support.
In fact, 96% of all Payroll & HR placements made last year were still in employment with the same employer 12 months later. That’s true long-term value.
We use many tools including bespoke video interviewing, psychometric testing and remote onboarding - all of which enable our clients to save time in the hiring process.
I am proud of our partnership approach to recruitment because it delivers genuine value (ROI) to our clients.
If you are open for connecting on a call (video or telephone), want to meet over a real (or virtual) coffee or if you have a challenging Payroll or HR vacancy that needs expert attention, then please get in touch with me.
Always available (all hours): nick@jgarecruitment.com / 07807094734
Best Wishes,
Nick Day MA, BA, REC DipRP, CIR, AIRP
CEO
Payroll & HR Recruitment & Executive Search
T: 01727 800 377
E: Nick@jgarecruitment.com
W: www.jgarecruitment.com
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Key Insights from the 42nd Annual Payroll Congress (Part 1) #154
Nick Day
June 06, 2024
Nick Day is joined on a special episode of the The Payroll Podcast, recorded live at the 42nd Annual Payroll Congress, by payroll industry leaders to discuss the latest insights, trends, and innovations in the world of payroll.
6 Ways to Improve Productivity and Work/Home Balance
Linkedln
March 06, 2024
As an Executive and Transformational Coach, I've had the privilege of helping individuals navigate the complexities of their personal and professional lives. Through my podcast, "Mindful Paths," co-hosted with health and vitality coach Hari Kalymnios, we've enjoyed exploring the intricacies of mindset, productivity, and performance. Today, I want to share some insights to help you achieve a better work-life balance, cultivate a positive attitude, and improve your productivity and performance.
Organisational Structures: Impacting Performance and Engagement
Linkedln
February 24, 2024
Recently, I have had a number of conversations with HR and Payroll professionals about how organisational structures can affect productivity, attrition, employee engagement and retention. Subsequently, I decided to highlight some of the advantages and disadvantages of three of the most talked-about organisational structures implemented within businesses today, in order to help others to understand how these structures can influence strategy.
6 Powerful Ways Leaders Can Create Unmuted Communication Cultures In The Workplace
Nick Day / JGA Recruitment Group
January 30, 2023
Picture yourself in a meeting with high-powered officials.
A room filled with people from different departments, each with their ideas about the company's direction: the group leader presents a proposal and then requests feedback.
The first person speaks up, but the managers prefer to avoid the idea.
Another person speaks up but is interrupted halfway through.
And then another one puts their arm up to make a point but changes their mind and takes it down again.
Finally, the group leader looks around expectantly and requests another comment, but the entire room has fallen silent.
Silence is an insidious thing. It can spread through an organisation like a virus, infecting everyone. Silence makes people think and question, and doubt can start.
Suddenly, an organisation finds itself with no new ideas, little engagement, and slow innovation.
Something must be done to encourage and foster a new culture where employees feel psychologically safe enough to speak up. We need to unmute the workforce.
On The HR L&D Podcast, Global Communication Consultant, TEDx Speaker, Trainer and Author Heather Hansen talked to Nick Day, CEO at JGA Recruitment, about how business leaders can foster unmuted communication cultures where every voice is heard, resulting in greater inclusion, innovation and efficiency across remote and global teams.
Tags: Business Strategy, Diversity and Inclusion, HR
Future of Payroll Report 2022
Nick Day / JGA Recruitment Group
October 20, 2022
Managing global workforce issues such as the great resignation, regulatory changes, and technology advancements whilst adapting to future work demands remain top priorities for organisations.
As a result, the future of payroll, at least in the short term, seems to be hellbent on transformation!
From systems to processes and from flexible working to borderless workforces, the changes predicted to impact the future of payroll by 2025 have accelerated and are affecting everyone right now.
Firstly, Happy New Year! I hope you all had the opportunity to relax, reflect and recharge! I don't know about you, but the holidays seem to rush by in a blink of an eye and I cannot quite believe we are already into the third week of January!
However, as we enter 2025, I wanted to teake the opportunity to reflect on t
Talent Readiness: The Key to Unlocking AI's Potential in Payroll
Linkedln
January 10, 2025
Wow, can you believe it's 2025 already? I hope you all had a fantastic break and are feeling recharged because, trust me, we're in for one wild ride this year! I've been itching to share my thoughts on how I think a new AI-Powered world will transformation the way we think about talent and recruitment! So here we go!
Welcome to the Final Edition of "Payroll Perspectives" 2024
Linkedln
December 19, 2024
From navigating global IT outages and testing business continuity plans to witnessing AI reshape payroll operations, 2024 has brought fresh challenges and new opportunities. Employees are now empowered to take charge of their financial freedom through EWA, pay-on-demand platforms, and even crypto payments.
Biometrics & AI: The Face of Payroll's Future
Linkedln
December 03, 2024
Before we dive into the crystal ball of payroll's future, let's be clear: everything you're about to read is my best guess at where our industry is heading. It's not fortune-telling – it's educated speculation with a dash of imagination and years of industry experience. If I'm right, don't ask me for lottery numbers. If I'm wrong, well, even Nostradamus had off days!
Copy of Will Payroll Singularity Change Everything?
Linkedln
November 26, 2024
Fresh from my keynote at CloudPay's Paymakers 2024 in Athens (where I traded British rain for Greek mythology, and let me tell you, Zeus approves of automated payments!), I shared my vision of payroll in 2030. Between ancient columns and modern computers, one question kept everyone on the edge of their amphitheater seats:
Safeguarding Payroll: Network Security Essentials You Can't Ignore
Linkedln
November 14, 2024
Welcome to the third edition the Global Payroll Disruptors Digest! Today, I want to dive into a topic that every payroll professional should have front and centre: network security.
The Subjective Nature of Truth
Linkedln
November 13, 2024
As I sit here in my study (coffee in hand as always ), I find myself reflecting on my recent trip to Arizona. You know that feeling when you're supposed to be doing something (like writing newsletters!) but life somehow gets in the way? Well, that's exactly what happened to me. The truth is... I let things slip a little.
Blockchain and Cryptocurrency in Payroll | Payroll Perspectives Newsletter
Linkedln
October 21, 2024
Welcome to the latest edition of Payroll Perspectives. In this issue, Natalie Lloyd and I explore the transformative impact of #blockchain and #cryptocurrency on the #payroll landscape.
Navigating Life's Snowglobes - Finding Clarity Through Mindfulness | Mindful Musings 11
linkedln
October 14, 2024
Dear Readers,
My apologies; this may be late. In fact, I am pretty sure I was supposed to release this a week ago, but somewhere among my commitments, projects and life, I missed my self-designated deadline.
So now, as I sit here writing this instalment, I am reminded of one of our Mindful Paths Podcast episodes, in which we explored the concept of mental pathways. As we often say on the show, "Whatever your objectives, we're here to help you silence that inner voice of doubt and uncertainty that lives within us all".
The Power of Connection, Recovery, Transformation, and Self-Awareness | Mindful Musings Newsletter #10:
Linkedln
September 12, 2024
During my recent Ironman event in Copenhagen, 90km into the race, I faced the unthinkable—a puncture. My mindset immediately turned negative. “That’s my race over,” I thought.
Navigating the Global Payroll Revolution in the Remote Work Era. Edition 1.
Linkedln
September 11, 2024
Welcome to the inaugural edition of “The Global Payroll Disruptors Digest'! Here's where the adventure begins: our mission is crystal clear. Pave the way for a payroll revolution and be part of the innovative forefront.
The Future of Payroll Tech - Imagine a world where payroll errors are a thing of the past... | Payroll Perspectives Newsletter #5
Linkedln
July 26, 2024
Welcome to another edition of "Payroll Perspectives"! In this edition, Natalie Lloyd and I wanted to dive into the cutting-edge technologies revolutionising the payroll landscape.
The Power of Nature: Our Dartmoor Adventure and Insights on AI, Mental Health, and Human Connection (Mindful Musings Newsletter #8)
Nick Day
July 05, 2024
Today, I want to share some insights from my recent adventure with my daughter, Eva, and delve deeper into AI, mental health, and the importance of human connection.
Preparing Your Payroll for Political Shifts & Navigating the 2024 General Election's Impact on Payroll
Linkedln
July 03, 2024
As we approach the 2024 UK General Election, the air is thick with anticipation. For those of us in payroll and HR, this isn't just a political event—it's a potential paradigm shift in managing our workforce's financial well-being.
"I was expecting this week to be boring" - Gen Z, Work Experience and Enticing the Next Generation into Payroll!
Linkedln
June 23, 2024
Welcome back to Payroll Perspectives; normally, Natalie Lloyd pairs up with me to bring you valuable insights and strategies to help you build high-performing payroll teams and drive business success; this week, Natalie is joined by our guest writer, my very own daughter, Eva Day
Administrative vs. Strategic Payroll – what's the difference, and which provides smoother sailing?
Linkedln
June 07, 2024
Welcome back to Payroll Perspectives, where Natalie Lloyd and Nick Day have joined forces to bring you valuable insights and strategies to help you build high-performing payroll teams and drive business success.
Mindful Musings Newsletter #7: The Power of the BEAT Model and Energy Management
LinkedIn
May 31, 2024
I hope this seventh edition of the Mindful Musings newsletter finds you well and thriving. In our last newsletter, we delved into the transformative power of connection and community, as experienced during my recent trip to Nashville.
A Nashville Story of Connection and Transformation.
LinkedIn
May 17, 2024
I hope this sixth Mindful Musings newsletter finds you well and in good spirits. Today, I want to share insights from my recent trip to Nashville, Tennessee, and reflect on the power of connection, community, and pursuing our dreams.
Everyone is fighting a battle – so be more kind.
LinkedIn
May 03, 2024
As I sit here in the airport lounge at Terminal 5 in Heathrow, shortly before catching my flight to Nashville for an Annual Payroll Congress, I thought it was about time I got back to my writing. After a brief absence, I am excited to share my mindful musings with you again.
From Grief to Growth. Transforming Pain into Power and Purpose.
Linkedln
March 29, 2024
As I write this, sitting in the passenger seat of my wife's car on our way to see how my mum is coping following my dad's passing, I find myself compelled to share my thoughts, feelings, and the valuable lessons I've learned during this challenging time. Writing feels exactly what I want and need to do right now, not only for my healing but also in the hope that my experiences may help others navigate their journeys, personally and professionally.
Grief, Emptiness and Saying Goodbye to My Hero.
Linkedln
March 22, 2024
I probably shouldn't be writing this newsletter this week. I probably need more time before sharing my innermost feelings with the world. However, for some reason, writing feels like exactly what I want and perhaps need to do right now.
Insights to Help You Overcome Life's Challenges
LinkedIn
March 15, 2024
Hence, today, I want to explore some mindset musings that I hope can help you overcome your obstacles and start to thrive rather than survive. Because that's what we all want, right?
Mindset Musings: 7 Steps to Unlock Energy & Potential
Linkedln
March 06, 2024
Hello, and welcome to the first edition of "Mindset Musings," a newsletter I wanted to craft as a medium for us to explore the intricacies of mindset, productivity, and performance. As an executive and transformation coach, I wanted to create a platform to share insights and strategies to help you achieve a better work-life balance, cultivate a positive attitude, and improve your productivity and performance.
The Art of Talent Acquisition: Lessons from Premier League Scouting
Linkedln
January 09, 2025
It is now January 2025 and the Premier League's transfer window has already sprung into life! As a result, I find myself reflecting on the parallels between football's talent acquisition strategies and the evolving landscape of professional recruitment. Just as Premier League clubs are mobilising their scouting networks to unearth the next game-changing talent (please Spurs can you sign some reinforcements!), organisations across industries also face crucial decisions about approaching talent acquisition in an increasingly complex market.
I am the Founder/Owner and MD of leading Payroll & HR Specialist Recruitment firm, JGA Recruitment Group.
Winner of the RDLC 2020 "Best Perm Recruitment Agency" Award (voted by recruitment peers in the industry).
In 2019, I was recognised with the "Reward 300" ‘Leader within Knowledge and Professional Services Award' by Reward Strategy for my work placing payroll and HR professionals who influence the payroll and HR landscape we see and work in today
Why Biohacking Alone Won’t Make You Live Longer
The Mindful Paths
January 31, 2025
In this episode, Harry and Nick explore the profound relationship between human connection, mindfulness, and the pursuit of longevity. Together, they dive into the science and stories that reveal why living a longer, healthier life isn’t just about biohacks and rigid routines—it’s about finding balance, fostering meaningful relationships, and embracing flexibility.
How Payroll & Global Mobility Can Save Companies Millions with Imelda Keane #179
Nick Day
January 30, 2025
Nick Day is joined on The Payroll Podcast by Imelda Keane, a seasoned leader in global mobility with a wealth of experience in guiding organizations through the complexities of cross-border employment. Imelda is passionate about giving back to the industry, addressing talent shortages, and mentoring the next generation of global mobility professionals.
How Can You Navigate the Challenges of Global Team Management?
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January 28, 2025
In our increasingly connected world, leading teams across different time zones, cultures and languages has become the new normal. Yet the challenges of managing a global workforce remain as complex as they are rewarding. Success demands more than just good leadership – it requires a nuanced un
How Can You Manage Payroll for International Teams effectively?
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January 28, 2025
Today’s globalised workforce means managing payroll is no longer a simple task – it’s a delicate balancing act that requires keen attention to detail and cultural nuances. Balancing the books and people’s perceptions is no easy feat, in addition to the complexity of disparate
How Can You Reduce Financial Stress and Boost Employee Engagement?
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January 24, 2025
Financial anxiety has become an unwelcome companion for many workers, perpetually lurking in the back of their minds. When you take the time to understand what’s hindering your people, you’re not just being a good human, you’re building a foundation for success. The Hidden
How Payroll Impacts Employee Wellbeing with Cari Breitinger #178
Nick Day
January 23, 2025
Nick Day is joined on The Payroll Podcast by Cari Breitinger, Director of HRIS and Payroll at Belfor Property Restoration.Cari shares how she’s transforming payroll from a transactional function to a trusted operational partner by leveraging data and visibility.
Alan Stein Jr.’s Secrets to High-Performance Leadership #146
Nick Day
January 21, 2025
In the episode, Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast by Alan Stein Jr, renowned keynote speaker, author, and performance coach, to uncover the secrets of sustaining excellence in business and HR leadership.
The Role of HRIS in Payroll Integration and Compliance with Troy Wallace #177
Nick Day
January 16, 2025
Nick Day is joined on The Payroll Podcast by Troy Wallace, founder of HCM Cloud Consultants and the HRIS Careers community, to discuss his journey in the HRIS sector and the evolving landscape of HR technology.
How Will HR Technology Shape Our Future in 2025?
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January 15, 2025
In a workspace where speed and adaptability matter most, rapid-fire AI advancements are reinventing the HR technology landscape from top to bottom. Get ready for 2025 – the tipping point when people management and support within organisations undergo a massive makeover. Smart Technology Tak
Unlocking Payroll Talent: Why 2025 Demands Specialist Expertise
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January 15, 2025
Welcome back to Payroll Perspectives, where Natalie Lloyd and I, Nick Day, share valuable insights to help you build high-performing payroll teams and drive business success. Firstly, Happy New Year! I hope you all had the opportunity to relax, reflect and recharge! I don’t know about you, but
The Art of Talent Acquisition Inspired by Premier League Scouting
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January 09, 2025
By Nick Day, CEO at JGA Recruitment Group Introduction: A Season of Change It is now January 2025 and the Premier League’s transfer window has already sprung into life! As a result, I find myself reflecting on the parallels between football’s talent acquisition strategies and the ev
How Would You Navigate Work and Pay in The Metaverse?
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January 09, 2025
The metaverse is rapidly shifting from science fiction to business reality. Digital advancement has brought about a twist: businesses and professionals now face a curious test. Paying employees who work virtually can get complicated. Given the flexibility and autonomy they enjoy, traditional payment
How Slowing Down Improves Your Productivity and Focus
The Mindful Paths
January 08, 2025
In this episode, Hari Kalymnios and Nick Day delve into a powerful concept that’s often overlooked in today’s fast-paced world: the art of slowing down. Together, they explore how stepping back, pausing, and prioritizing rest can unlock greater clarity, focus, and success in both your personal and professional life.
The 3 C’s to Build High-Performing Teams – Change, Culture & Communication with Curtis Bateman #145
Nick Day
January 07, 2025
In the episode, Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast by Curtis Bateman, a leadership expert from FranklinCovey. Curtis has worked with leaders and organizations around the globe to help them not only manage change but thrive through it. In today’s episode, we’ll discuss the process of change, how to manage team transitions, and the critical role of culture and communication in navigating these challenges.
How To Secure Your Payroll Systems From Cyberattacks with Alex Khusid #176
Nick Day
January 06, 2025
is joined on The Payroll Podcast by payroll security and risk expert, Alex Khusid, from Payroll Resolutions.
Alex has a storied 15-year career dedicated to enhancing the security and efficiency of payroll systems.
This discussion is not just informative but a proactive call to action to prevent potential economic disasters that could affect countless businesses and their employees.
Why Focus Your Payroll Strategy on Employee Experience in 2025?
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January 02, 2025
Modern payroll has transformed from a basic administrative task into a crucial element of workplace satisfaction. The pace of change accelerates in 2025, as companies recognise the chance to rebirth their payroll strategies, this time around, designing them with their people’s stories in mind.
How To Create Fair Pay Systems with Payroll Data & Analytics with Sean Luitjens #175
Nick Day
January 02, 2025
Nick Day is joined on The Payroll Podcast by Sean Luitjens, General Manager at Visier. Sean is here with me to share his deep expertise in integrating compensation strategies with payroll systems. With a rich background in strategic compensation and analytics, Sean brings a unique perspective on how companies can leverage payroll data to foster a more equitable and effective pay structure
Is Your HR Function Ready for 2025?
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January 02, 2025
With workplace changes happening rapidly, HR teams are torn between taming the chaos and seizing the potential for growth. Now that the leash of data is off, people-oriented methods are going head-to-head with crunched stats, and all signs point to this data storm redefining what it means to lift an
Ready for a Change? Your Guide to a HR & Payroll Career Move in the New Year
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December 27, 2024
As the calendar flips to a fresh start, professionals in HR and payroll are prompted to think critically about their own career growth and whether it’s time for a change. At a crossroads? Figuring out your next move can be overwhelming, but taking the time to recharge and reflect can make all
The Role of HR in Supporting Women’s Return to Work with Kirsteen Williamson-Guinn #144
Nick Day
December 24, 2024
In the episode, Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast by Kirsteen Williamson-Guinn. Kirsteen is founder of Elevate Women and the author of Unshakeable Confidence – Your Blueprint. Kirsteen empowers women to not only find their place in the workforce again but to thrive as confident leaders in their careers.
How Papaya Global is Disrupting Global Payroll & Payments with AI | Eynat Guez
Nick Day
December 21, 2024
In this insightful episode of The Payroll Podcast, host Nick Day sits down Eynat Guez, Co-Founder and CEO of Papaya Global. In today’s episode, we’ll explore why payments are the critical last mile of payroll, the unique challenges of payroll payments, and the importance of integrating payroll and payments to reduce fraud risks. If you’re passionate about payroll or simply want to learn from one of the most influential leaders in this space, stay tuned for some incredible insights!
How Payroll Improves Financial Wellbeing in Your Workplace with Jo Phillips #174
Nick Day
December 19, 2024
In this episode, we’ll explore how payroll is no longer just about paying employees—it’s about supporting their financial journey, helping them build savings, reduce stress, and plan for a secure future. With the right tools and insights, payroll can be a powerful ally in boosting financial well-being for employees.
How to Stay Healthy and Stress-Free This Christmas
Mindful Paths
December 18, 2024
In this episode of Mindful Paths, Hari Kalymnios and Nick Day dive deep into the art of staying well during the holiday season. As December rolls in with its festive cheer and inevitable challenges, they explore the strategies needed to maintain physical health, emotional balance, and mental clarity amidst the hustle and bustle.
The Extraordinary HR Challenges of Santa’s Workshop
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December 18, 2024
Running a global operation like Santa’s Workshop is no small feat, especially when it comes to managing human resources – or rather, magical creature resources. The logistics of maintaining a world-class Christmas delivery team are mind-bogglingly complex. Imagine the intricacies of staf
The Magical World of The North Pole’s Payroll Management
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December 18, 2024
Running the world’s most extraordinary workplace isn’t for the faint-hearted. Santa’s Workshop represents a pinnacle of logistical complexity, with payroll challenges that would make even the most seasoned payroll professionals break into a cold sweat. The Seasonal Staffing
Why Payroll plays the role of the cycling domestique
Thinkers360
September 05, 2022
Following the recent completion of the Tour De France and Tour De France Femmes, we have seen incredible cyclists win new records and accolades for their achievements. Yet most do not realise that those who finish with the coveted yellow jersey only do so thanks to their trusted ‘domestiques.’
But what is a domestique?
Quite literally, the French word “domestique” means “servant.” Within the realm of cycling, a domestique is a title given to a cyclist who holds the critical role of providing support to the top team lead rider, known as the ‘Captain.’ The domestique has several essential responsibilities, including being a pacemaker or riding out in front so that the lead cyclist can ride in their slipstream, saving them precious energy for that push for the finish at the end of the race. The domestique’s fundamental role is to help the Captain rider win races and stay ahead of the competition.
It is a selfless position that involves demanding work and considerable suffering, all for someone else to take the glory! In no other sport does such a role exist. However, it does exist in business. The profile of the domestique is similar to the role payroll operations play in business.
Aligning the cycling domestique to the role payroll plays in business.
A lead cyclist would fall behind without the support of their domestique, similarly, companies without solid payroll operations are likely to suffer behind their competitors. Inefficient or inaccurate payroll operations typically result in high staff attrition and low morale, meanwhile the fiscal penalties for errors can be severe. Getting payroll wrong or failing to comply with complex regulations can not only lead to increased costs and fines, but it has a knock-on impact on employee wellness, attrition, and engagement if employees are paid incorrectly.
The payroll department is therefore the backbone that supports and enables companies to function efficiently. Effective payroll operations allow stakeholders and business leaders to concentrate on what they know best: running the business and delivering strategic initiatives that provide a competitive advantage. Payroll operations support businesses to allow them to operate efficiently and competitively.
Why is the role of the payroll domestique so important?
Slick payroll operations also help support the employee experience, driving employee engagement upward. However, when employees experience payroll mistakes, this can be extremely disengaging, leading to critical workforce issues such as high attrition and challenges attracting new employees into the business. Recently, several stories in the news have appeared highlighting payroll errors within major employers that have resulted in employees needing to secure loans from payday lenders or even cutting back on meals to make ends meet. Such situations create tremendous financial stress and anxiety for employees, and it can profoundly impact motivation, productivity, retention, absenteeism, and attraction. With the UK facing an unprecedented cost of living crisis, the ability of a company to process accurate payroll operations has never been more critical.
The silent sound of success!
Like a domestique, it is rare for a payroll professional to receive praise for their work, which often goes unnoticed. Similarly, to domestiques, payroll professionals are happy to silently contribute to the ultimate success for which business leaders take the public plaudits. And yet, if things go wrong, (as recent headlines have shown), it is the payroll professional that is often the first line of defence to take the blame if organisational performance drops or errors occur.
That is precisely why payroll professionals are like cycling domestiques. Payroll operations focus on avoiding and identifying issues before they occur. When a rare error does arise, they take responsibility for addressing it effectively and quickly to minimise performance disruption and safeguard the leaders they support. In payroll, the power of silence is the only award required as silence acknowledges a job well done. The same is true for the cycling domestique.
The best domestiques become eventual winners.
Integral to the success of any organisation is the payroll department. Crucial to the success of any lead rider in the Tour De France is the domestique. In fact, numerous top domestiques have gone on to become Grand Tour winners. Recently, Geraint Thomas became a Tour De France winner in 2018 after initially being the lead domestique to Chris Froome in his 2016 and 2017 Tour victories. From 2012 to 2018, Team Sky invested £150m to help them win the Tour six out of seven times during this period. Team Sky’s investment in recruiting top domestiques and then nurturing this talent was critical to the team’s success, which included three different Grand Tour winners: Bradley Wiggins, Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas.
In the world of payroll, we are seeing more businesses than ever committing investment into the recruitment process to ensure they can secure the best payroll talent available. Meanwhile, payroll professionals continue to rise in profile as business leaders begin to understand the contributions effective payroll operations can have on achieving organisational success.
Top accountancy firms are now promoting payroll professionals to Partnership level roles. In addition, award-winning payroll recruitment firm, JGA Recruitment Group recently reported that they have secured a record number of payroll director-level requisitions as companies begin to hire executive level payroll talent.
Effective payroll operations are now synonymous with business success.
Effective payroll operations have become synonymous with improved employee retention, attraction, wellness, and engagement metrics. JGA Recruitment Group founder Nick Day expects this to continue:
“Payroll is notoriously complex and navigating payroll successfully starts with recruiting the right payroll talent. Top-performing payroll operations improve performance, increase employee engagement, and save organisations both time and money.”
If you want your business to stay ahead of the curve, get in touch with JGA Recruitment Group today and let them help you transform your payroll operation to support your organisational or strategic endeavours. Phone: +44 (0)1727 800377, Email: info@jgarecruitment.com
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