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Why Payroll is the Most Overlooked Strategic Business Function with Davida Lara
Nick Day is joined on The Payroll Podcast by Davida Lara, a payroll industry leader and Executive Vice President of Payroll at Entertainment Partners.
March 13, 2025
As seen on JAG Recruitment.
In this episode of The Payroll Podcast, host Nick Day sits down with Davida Lara, a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) with a wealth of experience in revolutionizing payroll practices. Davida recently spoke at the 2024 Payroll Congress about the transformation of payroll and is passionate about breaking outdated stereotypes and redefining payroll as a strategic partner within organizations.
Key Topics Discussed in this Episode:
- Why payroll is more than just numbers—it’s a business driver.
- How payroll professionals can claim their seat at the executive table.
- The impact of AI, automation, and self-service technology on payroll’s future.
- Payroll’s role in crisis response, financial wellness, and employee experience.
- The evolving career paths in payroll—beyond processing paychecks
Topic: Payroll
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