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Welcome to another episode of The Payroll Podcast hosted by Nick Day!

In this game-changing conversation, Nick sits down with Mark Paraskeva, CEO & Co-Founder of Paiyroll, to unpack how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the payroll industry.

Mark brings 30+ years of experience in software and payroll leadership, including his time as UK MD at Sage. Now, as the founder of paiyroll®, he’s building tools that cut workload by up to 75% and he’s here to help you get ahead of the curve.

If you’ve ever wondered what a smarter, faster, more automated payroll process looks like, this is the episode for you.

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(00:00) The Problem with Traditional Payroll

(04:50) Mark’s Journey into the World of Payroll

(06:56) How AI Is Impacting Payroll Migration

(13:28) Understanding the Role of AI vs Automation

(15:35) Do Payroll Professionals Need to Learn AI?

(16:58) How AI Reduces Errors and Manual Data Entry

(23:00) From Operator to Programmer: Payroll’s New Role

(29:45) Can AI Deliver 100% Payroll Accuracy?

(31:09) Empowering Employees with Self-Service & LivePay

(37:15) How Much Time Can AI Really Save?

(39:46) Misconceptions About AI in Payroll

(40:59) New Skills Required in the AI-Driven Payroll World

(45:05) Can Payroll Be Fully Automated?

(49:50) Mark’s Vision: Making Payroll a Career People Love

This episode is sponsored by 'Deel: Your Forever People Platform.'

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Payroll is no longer just about payslips. It’s becoming the beating heart of business strategy.

In this episode, Nick Day speaks with Anna Hammarkvist, CEO of Amesto AccountHouse and former Global Payroll Manager of the Year, to explore how payroll is transforming into a strategic force within organizations.

From her early days as a receptionist to leading one of the top Nordic payroll and accounting firms, Anna shares her remarkable leadership journey—and why collaboration, simplicity, and bravery are shaping the future of payroll. She also reflects on the evolving role of payroll professionals, the need for stronger integration with business leadership, and what the future of work might look like by 2030.

Whether you're in payroll, HR, finance, or executive leadership, this episode will challenge how you think about payroll's role in driving business success.

Connect with Anna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-hammarkvist-72a73919/

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(00:00) Preview

(01:05) Introducing Anna Hammarkvist & the Nordic Payroll Landscape

(10:25) How Payroll Has Evolved in Europe

(14:59) AI, Automation & Digital Transformation in Payroll

(19:14) Human Skills Payroll Leaders Need Now

(28:27) Anna’s Leadership Philosophy & Lessons

(33:11) Balancing Strategy with Day-to-Day Operations

(36:29) Big Challenges: Complexity & Collective Agreements

(40:50) The Future of Payroll Roles & Business Partnering

(43:23) What Payroll Could Look Like by 2030

This episode is sponsored by 'Deel: Your Forever People Platform.'

Managing a global team is complex. Deel makes it simpler with payroll, HR, IT, and compliance—all in one place. That’s why over 35,000 businesses trust Deel to hire, pay, and manage teams worldwide.

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Join Nick Day at the 43rd Annual Payroll Congress for an exclusive inside look at the most important event in global payroll!

In this special episode of The Payroll Podcast, Nick sits down with payroll leaders, award winners, and first-time attendees to uncover what’s really shaping the future of payroll. From global expansion and AI adoption to C-suite influence and public speaking mastery—this episode is packed with practical takeaways and powerful insights straight from the Congress floor.

If you're in payroll, HR, or people operations, this episode is your front-row pass to the conversations redefining our industry.

Featured guests:

• Patricia Fripp: https://fripp.com/
• Dee Coakley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deecoakley/
• Wendy Muirhead: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendymuirhead0980
• Mary Holland: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-holland-cpp-616722a/

Nick Day’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/

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Stay tuned for the next episode of The Payroll Podcast, brought to you by Nick Day, CEO at JGA Recruitment, landing soon!