Global Payroll Day 2025

Join us for a dynamic, virtual event bringing together payroll professionals from across the globe. Hear from international speakers as they share their regions' latest payroll updates, legislative changes, and industry insights.

 Catch up on the day's events.

Who are our Payroll Heroes?
Join us for a LinkedIn Live panel session where our Payroll panel reflect on the people in payroll who’ve made a real difference in their careers. From mentors and colleagues to team members who go the extra mile, our panellists will share who their payroll heroes are and why they’ve had such an impact. It’s a chance to celebrate the people who inspire excellence and make payroll a great place to be.



Payroll Pulse: Global Voices, Local Insights
In this engaging session, payroll experts from around the world will share short, focused updates on key developments in their regions. From legislative changes to emerging trends, you’ll gain practical insights into what’s happening globally—delivered in a clear and accessible format. Whether you're managing payroll across borders or simply staying informed, this session offers a valuable snapshot to help you stay both globally aware and locally compliant.

Ralph Wilbers, Co-Founder @HR Payroll Academy - Netherlands
David James, Director of Operations @Trans Skills - Dubai
Klara Cowan, Group Payroll Director @ASB Group - Czech Republic
Zennie Sjolund, Head of Payroll @Srf Konsulterna



The Chief HR Officer is Dead—Long Live the Chief Payroll Officer
Payroll has long been the silent powerhouse of every organisation—critical, complex, and often under-recognised. But that’s changing. As global compliance intensifies, employee expectations evolve, and businesses seek real-time workforce data, payroll is stepping out of the shadows and into the strategic spotlight. This roundtable explores a bold idea: What if the future of workforce leadership lies not in HR, but in payroll?
Join senior payroll professionals, compliance leaders, and payroll tech innovators for a thought-provoking discussion on the rise of payroll as a strategic function. Together, we’ll unpack what it means to lead payroll at the highest level—and whether it's time to formally recognise the role of a Chief Payroll Officer.

Discussion themes include:

  • Why payroll is no longer just a process—it’s a business-critical function
  • The case for C-level payroll leadership: is the Chief Payroll Officer overdue?
  • How payroll leaders can influence employee experience, global strategy, and compliance
  • Skills and systems needed to lead the payroll function of the future
  • Real-world examples of payroll leadership driving change and innovation
If payroll is the heartbeat of the business, it’s time we treated it like it. This session is for anyone ready to champion payroll’s future—and lead it.

Graham Wylie, Chief Marketing Officer @activpayroll
Denis Barnard, Analyst @Bloor Research Intl Ltd
Mike Baer, Payroll Communications & Analysis @Baer Unlimited
Norma Delgado, Snr Dir Global Payroll Transformation @Delivery Hero
Helen Dooley, Chief Commercial Officer @CR Payroll Solutions Ltd
Zennie Sjolund, Head of Payroll @Srf Konsulterna
Alistair Sim, Head of Global Mobility @Limes International
Kevin Waller, Payroll Consultant @Your Payroll Team