REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS

NETWORKING AND REFRESHMENTS

What's Actually Working in the Payroll Community Right Now?
Payroll professionals are extraordinarily good at solving problems with whatever tools they have, but that resourcefulness can come at a cost. Access to structured education, peer community and reliable resources varies enormously depending on where you are in the world, how long you have been in the profession, and how much support your organisation is willing to provide.

In this session, Helen will review the current state of payroll education and community, exploring what professionals across the globe are finding useful, what is still missing, and what better might actually look like. The session will consider how the payroll community can take a more active role in shaping its own future, and what that could mean for the professionals coming into the profession behind us.
Speaker: Helen Dooley, Director of Operations and Engagement, Global Payroll Alliance

Global Payroll in a Shifting World: Risk, Reality & Readiness
Global payroll has always been complex — but today, it’s operating in a world that’s changing faster than most organisations can keep up with. From geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty to evolving compliance demands and cross-border workforce models, payroll is increasingly on the front line of global disruption.

We’ll move beyond headlines and into real-world impact — exploring how global events are affecting payroll operations, payments, compliance, and workforce strategy on a day-to-day basis. Where are the biggest risks? What’s already changing? And where are organisations still exposed without realising it?

Bringing together experts across payroll, payments, and compliance, this panel will share honest insights, lived experiences, and practical strategies to help you navigate uncertainty with confidence.
Panellist: Will Jackson, CEO & Founder, The Leppington Group
Simon Puryer, Executive Practice Lead, Lace Partners
Patrick O'Neil, Global Head of EOR and Payroll Sales at Transfermate

Building Your Case for Payroll Investment
Payroll leaders know better than anyone that payroll is critical to business continuity, compliance and employee trust, yet it often struggles to secure the investment it needs. The challenge isn’t knowing what needs to change but articulating why it matters in ways that resonate with senior stakeholders.

In this session, Simon will share practical strategies to help you build a compelling case for payroll investment – whether you are seeking new technology, additional capacity or process transformation. Simon will explore how to frame it in terms of risk, value, efficiency and strategic impact, considering how to present your proposal in a way that aligns with broader business priorities.
Speaker: Simon Puryer, Executive practice Lead, Lace Partners