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HR & Payroll 2.0

HR & Payroll 2.0 LLC

Join Pete A. Tiliakos and Julie Fernandez as they combine their unique HR and payroll industry knowledge, experience, and POV’s for highly authentic conversations that unpack the key trends, challenges, and opportunities facing HR and Payroll leaders today! Powered ad-free by G-P, OneSource Virtual, and Zoho.

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45:01

The Past, Present, & Future of HR Reinvention with...

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2026/04/07

On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Trey Campbell, legendary HR outsourcing and transformation executive, former CEO, and current board member of OneSource Virtual, for a candid conversation on how HR outsourcing and managed services have evolved and where they are heading next.Trey takes us from the early days of HR outsourcing (HRO) to today’s automation-driven, cloud-enabled service models that power cloud-based HR operations. He explains why so many large-scale outsourcing deals failed,

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30:38

Live from Zoho Day 2026 with Special Guest Raju Vegesna

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2026/04/02

In this special episode, Pete is joined by Raju Vegesna, Chief Evangelist at Zoho, live from the annual Zoho Day analyst 2026 event and update in Austin, Texas!Together they explore Zoho’s 30-year journey from shipping software on floppy disks to delivering integrated SaaS platforms and now AI-driven solutions, and how the company’s distinct culture and values have underpinned that evolution. The conversation explores the future of SaaS and AI. Raju challenges the narrative that “SaaS is dead,”

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42:27

Live from Zoho Day 2026 with Special Guest Holger...

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2026/03/31

In this special episode, Pete is joined by Holger Mueller, VP and Principal Analyst at Constellation Research, live from the annual Zoho Day 2026 analyst event and update in Austin, Texas! Drawing on decades of watching Zoho grow from early cloud pioneer to fully integrated “ecosystem,” Holger breaks down what makes Zoho’s horizontally and vertically integrated stack so distinctive, and why its people-first culture and homegrown talent strategy show up so clearly in its products and customer

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57:31

The State of SMB HR & Payroll with Special Guest Matt...

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2026/03/24

On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Matt Vaadi, longtime payroll industry exec, CEO of GuHRoo, and host of The Payrollin’ Podcast, to take the pulse on the small businesses buyer and talk about the realities of the marketplace for SMB HR and payroll solutions. From tech-first vs service-first buyers to the rise of niche payroll providers, Matt offers an insider’s view of how small and mid-sized businesses are buying, switching, and scaling HR and payroll today. The conversation explores why

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52:07

Workforce Management Is Having Its Moment with...

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2026/03/17

On this episode, Pete and Julie are joined by veteran HR Tech exec and Founder and CEO of Traxxion, Jim Jensen, for a wide-ranging conversation on why workforce management has become one of the most strategic and misunderstood pillars of modern HR. Drawing on Jim’s decades of HR Tech experience, the group explores the past, present, and future of HCM and WFM (Workforce Management) technology in an AI-enabled workplace. The conversation explores how time data, compliance, and scheduling have become

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42:48

The Mind of the SMB HR Tech Buyer with Special Guest...

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2026/03/10

On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome longtime HR transformation consultant, HR tech expert, Margaret Godwin, to take the pulse on the SMB HR tech buyer, and explore what’s actually happening inside HR teams in small and mid-market organizations. From AI hype versus operational readiness to why service models, not features, are driving vendor churn. The group discusses why SMBs churn through HCM systems, where HR tech buying decisions break down, and why service, change management, and

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43:34

The Rise of Payroll as a Liquidity Strategy with...

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2026/03/03

On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome fintech and cross-border payments expert Andy Valentine to talk about the often-unseen realities of cross-border money movement in global payroll operations. From FX volatility and treasury bottlenecks to compliance risk, bank fragmentation, and payroll “last mile” failures, this conversation goes deep into why payroll and payments have become a strategic growth conversation and not just an operational one. Together, they explore how embedded finance,

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47:09

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

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2026/02/26

On this episode, Pete and Julie share their POV’s and insights on recent global payroll and EOR marketplace updates and activity making headlines to kick off 2026! Pete and Julie share their thoughts on recent events, including Dayforce SKO, Strada Global SKO, Papaya Global’s 2030 Workforce Summit, and ADP ReThink in Prague. Additionally, they discuss several product updates and acquisitions and what it means for buyers and providers of global EOR and global payroll. Vendors mentioned in the

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54:46

What CHRO’s Must Get Right with Special Guest Mary...

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2026/02/24

On this episode, Pete and Julie are joined by Mary Sue Rogers, a legend and pioneer in global HR, payroll, and workforce transformation! From her early days modernizing payroll systems to senior leadership roles at IBM, Talent2, and Ascender, Mary Sue shares a rare, long-view perspective on how payroll evolved from a compliance function into the operational backbone of today’s global workforce. The conversation spans Asia-Pacific payroll complexity, multinational compliance, board-level risk

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27:24

The Davos Debrief with Special Guest Nicole Sahin

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2026/02/17

On this special episode, join Pete as he catches up with Nicole Sahin, Founder and CEO of G-P, who shares an insider’s POV on the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Together, they unpack what Davos is and what attending entails, and the value in the density of global CEOs, heads of state, founders, and policymakers converging annually on the small alpine village. Nicole shares what that proximity reveals about the direction of business, talent, and technology, and how

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22:57

Remote Work Takes a Big Step Forward with John Lee

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2026/02/10

On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome show alumni, global mobility and remote work compliance expert John Lee, Co-Founder and CEO of Work from Anywhere, to unpack what may be the most consequential compliance shift for international remote work in more than a decade. John joins the show to break down the recent OECD’s (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) guidance on cross-border remote working and permanent establishment, and why it creates much-needed clarity for employers

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40:42

The PR Reset Redefining HR Tech Brands

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2026/02/03

On this episode of HR & Payroll 2.0, Pete and Julie step into the evolving world of public relations, brand storytelling, and answer-engine optimization with Kate “Katie” Achille, co-host of Up Next at Work and partner at Devon PR. Together, they explore how PR (public relations) has shifted from traditional media and press releases to a strategic growth engine that now shapes search visibility, AI-powered discovery (AEO), and generative engine optimization (GEO) across the HR technology

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53:45

Where HR & Payroll Leaders Should Focus in 2026

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2026/01/27

On this episode, Pete and Julie revisit the show’s annual “Where HR and Payroll Leaders Should Focus…” episode, sharing POVs and insights for the Top 5 focus areas for HR & Payroll leaders in 2026!Connect with the show: LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0 X: @HRPayroll2_0 X: @PeteTiliakos X: @JulieFer_HR BlueSky: @hrpayroll2o.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HRPAYROLL2_0 WRKDefined Podcast Network: https://wrkdefined.com/podcast/hr-payroll-20 Thank you to

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59:44

The PayrollBADIes are In the House!

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2026/01/20

On this episode of HR & Payroll 2.0, Pete and Julie, welcome ‘The Payroll OG’ himself, Todd Acevedo of SAP SuccessFactors, and ‘The Payroll ATLien’ Imran Sajid of EPI-USE to the show to talk all things payroll! A couple of industry rock stars, together with Payroll BADIes crew, on a mission to put the swag in payroll (with the gold chains and track suits to prove it) and change how organizations think about payroll, its strategic value, and the professionals who power it! From the origins of the

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45:13

Taking the Pulse on the Future of ERP

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2026/01/13

On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Bonnie Tinder, CEO and founder of Raven Intel, for a candid pulse check on the state of ERP! From her early days implementing payroll to tracking more than 4000 ERP and HCM transformation projects, Bonnie brings a unique, practitioner-led view into why ERP is evolving and how AI, data consolidation, and implementation quality are reshaping outcomes for customers. Bonnie explains why implementation success still comes down to people, governance, and clarity

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29:45

Special Announcement on the Future of HR & Payroll 2.0

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2026/01/06

On this episode, Pete and Julie share a special announcement and proudly unveil a new marquee sponsorship initiative to fuel the podcast’s next wave of growth!Join HR & Payroll 2.0 in welcoming the cohort of brands that will power the show’s educational content ad-free in 2026: G-P (Globalization Partners) is the recognized leader in global employment, ranked No. 1 in every industry analyst report. G-P’s global employment platform delivers everything companies of all sizes need to manage the

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49:19

The State of Payroll in The Land Down Under

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2025/12/30

On this episode of HR & Payroll 2.0, Pete and Julie welcome Ross Heron, CEO of the Australian Payroll Association to explore one of the world’s fastest-evolving and complex payroll landscapes! Ross unpacks why Australia has surged up the global payroll complexity rankings, how new legislation is reshaping employer accountability, and why compliance is becoming a board-level conversation. Together, they dive into the mounting risks facing payroll leaders, the accelerating talent and payroll skill

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41:32

A Peek Through the CFO Lens with Sue Danino

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2025/12/23

On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Sue Danino, a seasoned CFO and shared-services executive who has spent her career at the intersection of finance, payroll, and enterprise transformation.Sue dishes on how CFOs truly view payroll’s strategic value - from controllership and cash-flow forecasting to risk, compliance, and data-driven decision-making. Together, the trio explores payroll’s wedge between HR and Finance, and how that tension can be turned into partnership, influence, and better

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47:49

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

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2025/12/16

On this episode, Pete and Julie share their POV’s and insights on long list of HR and payroll tech marketplace updates and activity making headlines to wrap up 2025! Pete and Julie share their thoughts on recent events including UKG Aspire and Workday Rising EMEA. Plus acquisitions, product announcements, and news from vendors across HCM, Payroll, Benefits, EOR, fintech, compliance, managed services, and more. Vendors mentioned in the episode include ADP, Alight, Bitwage, Deel, DarwinBox,

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53:55

Building Brand Trust & Human Connection with Special...

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2025/12/09

On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome award-winning Chief Marketing Officer, founder, author, and TV host Jeanniey Walden to the show for a masterclass in modern leadership, marketing, brand storytelling, and authenticity!From her early career at JCPenney to leading marketing for global brands like Mercer, Rite Aid, and DailyPay, Jeanniey shares how authenticity, inspiration, and relatability – all central elements in her signature “AIR” framework can transform not only marketing but also

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