When you think of payroll, it’s easy to imagine a simple process: work, get paid, repeat. But behind that straightforward cycle lies an intricate network of operations, systems, and strategy that most employees—and many businesses—rarely see. In this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast, host Chris Howard is joined by LACE payroll experts Chris Kirby and Nick Osborne-Moore to dive into our recent whitepaper, “Optimal Payroll Starts with the Foundations”. Together, they take listeners behind the scenes to explore what it truly takes to build a world-class payroll function. It’s evident that payroll has outgrown its transactional roots. For organisations looking to future-proof their payroll function, investing in the foundational elements outlined in the whitepaper is essential. Listen now for a concise overview of how to build the foundations of an optimal payroll function. For a deeper dive into the seven key pillars, download our full whitepaper. - https://www.lacepartners.com/payroll-foundations/