Payroll Conversations W/ Sarah Chasney, CPP (Episode 102)

In this episode of the 'It's About Payroll' podcast, hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan III welcome guest Sarah Chasney, the Director of Payroll Travel and Expense at Banfield Pet Hospital. Opening with a discussion on the importance of staying abreast with digital transformations in payroll, they move on to the implications of payroll errors in an organization. Sarah shares insights on her journey in the payroll world, her experience in process transformation and systems implementation, and the growth opportunities in payroll. The hosts and the guest talk about the need for compliance in payroll management and discuss the future trends in payroll systems like the adoption of AI. They also converse on the importance of customer service in payroll. Sarah inspires others by sharing her career path and advising on career progress in the payroll industry. The podcast concludes with a fun game of 'This or That' with Sarah. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:44 Discussing Payroll News and Industry Trends 01:16 Highlighting Payroll Errors and Their Impact 03:50 Exploring OSHA Violations and Their Consequences 06:35 Sponsored Segment: Time TrakGO 07:54 Introducing Guest Speaker: Sarah Chasney 08:41 Sarah Chaney's Journey into Payroll 11:21 Sarah's Experience at Carls Jr. and Hardee's 17:17 Transition to Banfield Pet Hospital 20:31 Building and Repairing Payroll Systems 29:18 The Role of Technology in Payroll 32:03 Regional Challenges in Payroll Management 32:57 Revamping the Payroll Structure: Abolishing Regions 33:57 The Intersection of Creativity and Payroll 34:13 The Journey from Art to Payroll 34:34 The Role of Creativity in Payroll Processes 35:40 The Impact of Education on Payroll Career 36:56 The Power of Certification in Payroll 39:29 The Influence of Art and Business in Payroll 41:25 The Opportunities and Challenges in Payroll 44:32 The Role of Internship in Payroll Career 46:41 The Future of Payroll Industry 50:29 Advice for Struggling Payroll Professionals