HR & Payroll 2.0

48:17

From Shadow AI to Strategic HR with Special Guest...

HR & Payroll 2.0 ·

2026/10/06

In this episode, Pete and Julie reconnect with longtime friend and former colleague Mark Bradley, Partner/Principal with EY People Consulting and a global HR transformation leader, for a practical look at what it will take to reinvent HR for the AI-powered future.Following his completion of the U.C. Berkeley Transformative CHRO Leadership Program, Mark shares three lessons that reshaped his thinking: the extraordinary potential of AI to amplify HR’s impact, the often-unseen loneliness of the CHRO

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57:02

The Direct Primary Care Revolution with Special Guest...

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2026/09/29

Pete and Julie welcome Dan Thompson, Chief Benefits Officer at Vensure Employer Solutions and longtime advocate for direct primary care (DPC), for a candid conversation on why the way Americans access and pay for healthcare is overdue for reinvention.Dan traces how fee-for-service medicine, rising deductibles, fragmented benefit design, and misaligned incentives across insurers, pharmacy benefit managers, hospitals, and brokers have made primary care harder to access, all while employers and

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51:56

The Rise of Direct Primary Care with Special Guest...

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2026/09/22

On this episode, Pete and Julie sit down with Dr. Michael Bianco, founder of Bianco Primary Care, to explore one of the fastest-growing trends in employer healthcare: Direct Primary Care.As healthcare costs continue to climb and employees struggle to access timely, personalized care, a new model is emerging that promises longer appointments, stronger physician relationships, and a more proactive approach to wellness. Pete shares his own experience as a patient while Dr. Bianco explains how Direct

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46:35

From Workforce Management to Workforce Transformation...

HR & Payroll 2.0 ·

2026/09/15

On this episode of HR & Payroll 2.0, Pete and Julie welcome Tom Sterling, VP of Enterprise People Solutions Operations at Cox Automotive, for a wide-ranging conversation on workforce transformation, AI, and the future of HR operations.Tom shares lessons learned from leading a multi-year workforce management and scheduling transformation impacting nearly 18,000 frontline employees, unpacking the realities of governance, stakeholder alignment, data strategy, and why successful change initiatives

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34:31

Payroll as Financial & Compliance Infrastructure with...

HR & Payroll 2.0 ·

2026/09/08

In this episode, Pete and Julie welcome payroll expert and fractional payroll director, Shala Druin, Founder of Strategic Payroll Solutions, for a candid conversation on why payroll remains one of the most misunderstood and consequential functions in any business.The conversation explores how payroll leaders can better quantify risk, build stronger business cases, secure earlier involvement in strategic decisions, and shift the function from reactive processing to proactive business enablement

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52:11

HR’s New Risk Reality with Special Guest Andrew ‘AG’...

HR & Payroll 2.0 ·

2026/09/01

In this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Andrew ‘AG’ Gadomski, Managing Director at Aspen Analytics and host of ‘Reciprocity with AG’, for a candid conversation on AI governance, cybersecurity, compliance, and the future of work.Andrew shares why HR is becoming an increasingly important attack surface, how fake applicants and social engineering are changing recruiting risk, and why HR leaders need to build much stronger partnerships with cybersecurity, legal, and technology teams. The conversation

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35:54

Inside the Modern HCM Buying Journey with Special...

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2026/08/25

In this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Meredith Reilly, Chief Sales Officer at isolved, for a candid conversation on what is really happening in the HCM and payroll buying market.The conversation explores why HR tech is often “sold” more than it is bought, why decision cycles are getting longer, and how buyers are navigating fatigue from overpromised technology, inconsistent service, and increasingly complex internal stakeholders. From board involvement and IT scrutiny to broker influence, AI

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40:08

Turning Payroll Complexity into Enterprise Agility...

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2026/08/18

In this episode, Pete and Julie catch up with Barbara Vetula, Director of Business Services for Payroll and HR Support at Bridgestone, for a practitioner-led conversation on what it really takes to modernize payroll, workforce management, and HR service delivery at enterprise scale.The conversation explores Bridgestone’s approach to workforce management standardization, payroll modernization, data governance, AI experimentation, union complexity, and the growing need for payroll teams to build new

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32:07

When Software Becomes Invisible with Special Guest...

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2026/08/11

In this episode, Pete welcomes Virender “VA” Aggarwal, former CEO of Ramco and longtime HR tech executive, to explore how AI is reshaping the future of enterprise software, work, and workforce experience.From conversational UI and “zero UI” experiences to AI-native platforms, orchestration across systems, outcome-based pricing, and the rise of headless software, VA shares a candid view of where HR, payroll, and SaaS are headed next. The conversation also explores why the winners in this next era

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29:28

A Look into the Future of Payroll with Special Guest...

HR & Payroll 2.0 ·

2026/08/04

In this episode, Pete welcomes Eynat Guez, CEO of Papaya Global, for a forward-looking conversation on the future of work, payroll, and workforce infrastructure.Eynat shares why AI is not just another layer of automation, but a once-in-a-generation opportunity to rebuild how organizations manage, pay, and support their global workforces. From the rise of autonomous payroll and workforce data orchestration to the growing role of CFOs, payments, stablecoins, and real-time settlement, the

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35:06

The Human Side of HR Transformation with Special...

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2026/07/28

In this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Karen Kaplan, CHRO at People Incorporated, for a real-world look at what it takes to lead HR transformation inside a complex, mission-driven healthcare nonprofit.Karen shares her journey from operations and administration into HR leadership, and why the mission of supporting mental health care professionals has kept her in the field for more than two decades. The conversation explores the unique workforce challenges of a highly regulated nonprofit healthcare

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28:24

Payroll In The Flow of Business with Special Guest...

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2026/07/21

In this episode, Pete welcomes Anand Pandya, VP and GM of Specialty Solutions for SMBs at ADP, for a timely conversation on the rise of embedded technology and why payroll is becoming mission-critical infrastructure inside modern SaaS platforms.Anand shares why small businesses are increasingly overwhelmed by fragmented back-office software, often juggling multiple systems for payments, accounting, cash flow, employee data, and payroll. Pete and Anand explore why payroll is uniquely complex as an

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38:55

The Nerds are Taking Over with Special Guest Troy...

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2026/07/14

In this episode, Pete and Julie welcome “The Payroll Nerd”, Troy Markussen, global payroll leader, founder of Nerd Outfitters, and champion of the Payroll 2040 movement, for a timely conversation on the future of payroll talent. Troy shares how he “chose payroll” early in his career, why the profession offers one of the most dynamic and resilient career paths in business, and what his research with students and early-career professionals reveals about pay trust, payroll education, and the

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33:18

Payroll Diplomacy with Special Guest Katharine Smith

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2026/07/07

On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Katharine ‘Kat’ Smith, an Australian payroll leader and one of the emerging voices behind the idea of ‘payroll diplomacy’, for a thoughtful conversation on advocacy, literacy, risk, and the evolving role of payroll in the enterprise. The conversation explores ‘payroll diplomacy’: the skill of translating payroll’s operational complexity into language that executives, HR, finance, recruiters, and business leaders can understand. She shares why it’s all about

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39:27

HR & Payroll Tech Marketplace News & Updates (Summer...

HR & Payroll 2.0 ·

2026/07/02

On this episode, Pete and Julie share their POV’s and insights on a long list of HR and payroll tech marketplace news and updates rounding out Q2, 2026. Vendors discussed in the episode include: ADP, Argano, CloudPay, datascaleHR, Deel, isolved, G-P, HiBob, Multiplier, Nuvei and Payoneer, OnePay, Paylocity, Payslip, Remote, Strada Global, and Workday. Mentioned in the episode: CloudPay Payroll Efficiency Index:

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50:56

HR & Payroll Tech Marketplace Events Recap (Summer...

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2026/06/30

On this episode, Pete and Julie share their POV’s and insights on the spring updates for analysts from across the HCM tech vendor landscape ahead of summer. Vendor events and news discussed in the episode include: PrismHR: PrismHRLIVE, SAP SuccessFactors: HCM Experts Workshop, Cornerstone Connect, and UKG Virtual Analyst Day. Connect with the show: LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0 X: @HRPayroll2_0 X: @PeteTiliakos X: @JulieFer_HR BlueSky:

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49:05

Live from World at Work Total Rewards 2026 with...

HR & Payroll 2.0 ·

2026/06/25

In this special episode, Julie is joined by Kristy Durst, Sr. Manager of Payroll & HR Administration at Uline, live from the annual World at Work Total Rewards event in San Antonio, TX, for a practitioner conversation grounded in what modern payroll leadership really looks like inside a complex, frontline-heavy business. The conversation explores Uline’s move from ADP to the full Workday suite, what it means to optimize a platform after go-live, and why payroll’s value increases when leaders stop

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30:58

Live from World at Work Total Rewards 2026 with...

HR & Payroll 2.0 ·

2026/06/23

In this special episode, Pete and Julie are joined by Amy Dufrane Ed.D, CEO of the HRCI (HR Certification Institute), live from the annual World at Work Total Rewards event in San Antonio, TX! Amy shares how HRCI is evolving beyond certification to become a broader career partner for HR professionals, including its global work around HR standards, its collaboration with WorldatWork, and its role in helping practitioners navigate a profession being reshaped by technology, AI, and rising business

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44:15

Live from World at Work Total Rewards 2026 with...

HR & Payroll 2.0 ·

2026/06/18

In this special episode, Pete and Julie are joined by Chelsea Hamilton and Sam Thomeier, live from the annual World at Work Total Rewards event in San Antonio, TX! Chelsea and Sam unpack why pay transparency remains one of the biggest issues facing total rewards leaders, and why the shift is being driven by more than legislation. From generational expectations and candidate behavior to the long-standing culture of secrecy around pay, the conversation explores why employers can no longer afford to

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34:46

Live from World at Work Total Rewards 2026 with...

HR & Payroll 2.0 ·

2026/06/16

In this special episode, Pete and Julie are joined by Sarah Severson, Sr. Manager of Compensation at Medline, live from the annual World at Work Total Rewards event in San Antonio, TX, for a practical conversation on how compensation is evolving inside fast-growing, complex organizations.The conversation explores what happens when family-owned and high-growth companies scale faster than their compensation structures, why job architecture becomes a critical foundation for everything downstream, and

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