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HR & Payroll 2.0

Pete Tiliakos & Julie Fernandez

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!

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30:12

Reframing Payroll for Strategic Impact with Special...

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2025/11/20

On this special episode recorded live at the CIPP’s (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals) Annual Conference and Exhibition (CIPP ACE) in Newport, Wales, Pete catches up with HCM transformation and global payroll executive, Wendy Muirhead, Founding Partner of WH People!From the shifting compliance landscape in the U.K., to the cultural and economic forces shaping payroll investment worldwide, Wendy shares the current climate and pulse across the marketplace as organizations strive to “do

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31:50

Taking the Pulse of Payroll Talent with Special...

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2025/11/18

On this special episode recorded live at the CIPP’s (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals) Annual Conference and Exhibition (CIPP ACE) in Newport, Wales, Pete catches up with the world-famous duo behind the most recognized payroll recruiting brands in the world - JGA Recruitment co-founders and payroll evangelists Nick Day and Tom Coughton!Together, they unpack the evolving payroll talent landscape, exploring how AI, hybrid work, and shifting expectations are reshaping the skills,

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14:56

The Golden Age of Payroll Is Here with Special Guest...

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2025/11/13

On this special episode recorded live at the CIPP’s (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals) Annual Conference and Exhibition (CIPP ACE) in Newport, Wales, Pete sits down with Jen Cozier, VP of Product Management for Workday Payroll, to unpack how AI, data, and orchestration are transforming the payroll experience. They explore why trust, data quality, and employee experience are shaping payroll’s position and impact for a new strategic era, and how modern payroll teams can elevate their

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20:25

Influencing the Future of the HMRC with Special Guest...

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2025/11/11

On this special episode recorded live at the CIPP’s (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals) Annual Conference and Exhibition (CIPP ACE) in Newport, Wales, Pete sits down with Samantha O’Sullivan, Policy Lead at the CIPP, to unpack the evolving role of payroll in shaping national policy and digital transformation. They discuss the CIPP’s groundbreaking secondment with His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), a first-of-its-kind partnership embedding a payroll leader directly inside

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55:12

The State of Ed Tech with Special Guest Brandon Smith

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2025/11/04

In this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Ed Tech expert and CEO of Integrity Advocate, Brandon Smith, to discuss career transitions and the current state and outlook for education technology. Brandon shares his remarkable journey from a dedicated law enforcement officer working undercover in narcotics to a C-suite leader in the educational technology sector. Brandon reveals how navigating the ethical dilemmas he encountered in law enforcement, including exposing corruption within his own

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44:42

Navigating the College to Career Divide with Special...

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2025/10/30

Continuing in their Gen Z mindset series, Pete and Julie welcome Luke Powers, a recent college graduate who navigated the challenging transition from college intern to career professional in today's competitive job market.Luke shares his journey as a middle child watching his siblings navigate their own career paths, offering a unique perspective on the pressures facing young professionals today. His journey began with dual enrollment in high school, followed by Northeastern University's

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61:22

Living the Five Pillars of Modern Payroll with...

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2025/10/28

In this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Monica Miller, SVP of Payroll and Workforce Strategy – an accomplished Payroll Executive, to the show to discuss how payroll is being redefined as a strategic driver of business outcomes at the Compass Group. Monica shares her unique journey from Navy intelligence officer to leading one of the world’s largest and most complex payroll operations. She reveals how Compass harmonized payroll and HR systems after decades of acquisitions, reduced payroll error

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45:09

Navigating the H1B Minefield with Special Guest...

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2025/10/23

In this episode, Pete and Julie welcome G-P’s Deputy General Counsel, Nicole Forbes, to the show to explore the controversial H-1B visa overhaul, its perceived "talent tariff” and what it means for business and HR professionals across sectors. They discuss the angst and impacts from the new executive order, the implications of the $100K filing fee, lottery reforms favoring higher wages, and ramped-up enforcement under ‘Project Firewall’. Nicole breaks down how these changes disrupt talent

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58:47

Progress Update on the Institute of Payroll...

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2025/10/21

In this episode, Pete catches up with Ciaran Strachan, President of the Institute of Payroll Management (IPM) (formerly the Australian Workforce Compliance Council) for an update on his bold vision and the progress made since his visit to the show in 2024.Cairan provides updates on the progress and ongoing work by the IPM to designate payroll as a standalone industry, a key driver for the development of a universal Payroll Body of Knowledge (BOK) currently underway at the IPM, and the push to

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33:48

HR Tech Event Recap: Dayforce Discover

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2025/10/16

On this episode, Pete and Julie are back from Las Vegas after Dayforce Discover sharing insights, observations, and takeaways from the big HCM event! Pete and Julie opine on a long list of updates from Dayforce, including the acquisition of Agentnoon to enable its new Strategic Workforce Planning solution and ‘continuous planning’ ambitions, new products and features across the platform, and those next up on the roadmap, its agentic AI progress and plans, and more!Connect with the

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50:02

The Human Factor in Cybersecurity with Special Guests...

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2025/10/15

Just in time for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Pete and Julie welcome cybersecurity experts, Serket-Tech Founder & CEO Dante Jackson and CTO/CISO Robert Igarashi, for a candid conversation on protecting HR and payroll operations from digital threats and bad actors! Drawing from their unique backgrounds in federal law enforcement and financial services, Dante and Robert share why cybersecurity shouldn't just be for enterprise organizations, how to make your company a "hard target," and why

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46:42

Inside the Open Banking Showdown with Special Guest...

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2025/10/07

On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Ian P. Moloney, SVP and Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs from the American Fintech Council, to break down the latest on the high-stakes legal battle over open banking.The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) ruling under Dodd-Frank 1033 has sparked lawsuits, political maneuvering, and pushback from Big Banks, raising fundamental questions about who owns consumer financial data and who pays for access to it. Ian explains what’s at stake as the

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52:25

HR Tech Event Recap: HR Tech Conference, Workday...

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2025/10/02

On this episode, Pete and Julie share their POV’s and insights from a week of attending the HR Technology Conference & Expo, Workday Rising, and Neeyamo’s N’Gage events. Fresh from the HR tech fall event trail, they unpack a long list of product announcements, key trends and observations and opine on what it means for each vendor and the marketplace. Vendors updates discussed in the episode include ADP, Chime, DailyPay, Flowise, G-P, HiBob, HiredScore, Insperity, Sana, SAP, Neeyamo, Paradox,

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41:32

Checking the Pulse of the HR Community with Special...

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2025/09/30

On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome HR executive and road-warrior thought leader Julie Devlin to the show to discuss the current pulse and future of HR and payroll! Julie shares her unique journey in HR, which took her from an English major without direction to directing and building HR departments from scratch, while teaching graduate-level HR courses. The conversation explores why HR still struggles with perception issues and emphasizes how small changes can lead to significant results when

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49:38

The Strategic Veteran with Special Guest Adam Peters

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2025/09/23

On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Adam Peters, combat veteran turned entrepreneur and evangelist for empowering fellow veterans! The group discusses Adam’s inspiring journey from the U.S. Army to navigating the complexities and pitfalls of civilian life, as well as the challenges of finding identity and purpose after military service. Adam shares his passion for helping veterans struggling with the transition process and his work as an advocate for the veteran community and a champion of

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56:11

A Blast from Payroll Past with Special Guest Heather...

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2025/09/16

On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Heather Stevenson, Senior Product Manager at UKG, for a fun trip down memory lane with a blast from Pete’s payroll past! Pete and Heather reminisce on the chaos, camaraderie, transformation, and formative learnings they experienced as young colleagues leading and navigating the complexity of HR and payroll modernization for The Walt Disney Company. Together, they revisit the “Mission Impossible” digital journey at Disney, the unexpected challenges of running

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44:53

Life Inside the Payroll CoE with Special Guest Amanda...

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2025/09/09

On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Amanda Kassler, Payroll Shared Services Manager at Otsuka, for a conversation on what it means to lead with heart and strategy in today’s payroll landscape. Amanda shares her journey from executive assistant to payroll executive, and how she’s driving transformation through shared services, insights, and leadership. From building a true Payroll Center of Excellence to launching a dedicated payroll onboarding experience, Amanda brings practical insights—and a

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48:53

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

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2025/08/28

On this episode, Pete and Julie share their POV’s and insights on a rush of HR tech marketplace updates and activity making headlines to wrap up the summer months of 2025! Pete and Julie share their thoughts on recent acquisitions, product announcements, and news from vendors across HCM, EOR, recruiting, fintech, and more. Vendors mentioned in the episode include Dayforce, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, DailyPay, Chime, Deel, Coupa, Flowise AI, Paradox, and SmartRecruiters.Links to stories

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47:27

Rise of the Workforce Managment CoE with Special...

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2025/08/26

On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Jeronika Dancy, Senior Manager of HR Technology at Amsted Industries, to explore the rise of the Workforce Management Center of Excellence (COE)! Jeronika shares her unexpected career journey into HR from recruiting to HRIS to leading global workforce management transformation in a complex manufacturing environment. Jeronika shares how she blends people, process, and technology to drive measurable business outcomes, and why investing in HR technology and

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64:29

Platform Mindset with Special Guest Joe Wilson

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2025/08/19

On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Joe Wilson, Colonel U.S. Air Force Reserve and Global CTO at Workday, to share lessons from his 30-year journey in tech and service, offering insights into the modern approach to scalable innovation, the skills-based future of talent, and why back-office operations deserve front-line focus.Joe provides a candid look at how employers can better support veteran talent and why a “we before me” mindset matters more than ever in today’s world of work, and what a

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