The Payroll Podcast27 Feb 2025

Why Payroll is the Most Overlooked Strategic Business Function | Davida Lara

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The world of payroll is changing, and it’s time to rethink everything we thought we knew. In this episode, Davida Lara, a payroll industry leader and Executive Vice President of Payroll at Entertainment Partners, joins Nick Day to challenge outdated perceptions and redefine payroll’s role as a strategic powerhouse.

From crisis management and compliance to AI-powered transformation and leadership evolution, Davida shares insights on how payroll can move beyond the back office and into the boardroom. If you’ve ever wondered why payroll remains one of the most undervalued yet essential business functions, this conversation is for you.

Key Takeaways:

Why payroll is more than just numbers—it’s a business driver.
How payroll professionals can claim their seat at the executive table.
The impact of AI, automation, and self-service technology on payroll’s future.
Payroll’s role in crisis response, financial wellness, and employee experience.
The evolving career paths in payroll—beyond processing paychecks.

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Stay tuned for the next episode of The Payroll Podcast, brought to you by Nick Day, CEO at JGA Recruitment, landing soon!

(00:00) Introduction

(01:28) Meet Davida Lara

(03:17) Payroll’s Role in Crisis

(09:17) Impact of Payroll on Employee Experience

(12:18) The Three Pillars of Payroll: Process, Tech & People

(15:05) The Role of AI and Analytics in Payroll

(21:46) Challenges in Scaling Payroll

(24:18) The Future of Payroll Leadership: Must-Have Skills

(27:01) Why Payroll Needs Stronger Partnerships with HR, IT & Legal

(30:57) Payroll as a Business Driver, Not Just an Admin Function

(33:29) Attracting New Talent to Payroll

(36:35) Why Payroll Isn’t Just for ‘Numbers People’

(41:49) The Untapped Power of Payroll Data Analytics

(44:34) How Payroll Professionals Can Elevate Their Careers

(48:31) The Path to Executive Leadership in Payroll

(52:46) Managing Payroll Stress & Avoiding Burnout

(55:10) The One Thing Payroll Needs to Change in 2025

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