Tonya James on AI-driven Payroll Innovation at Payroll Congress

Lindenwood University views agentic AI as a way to improve payroll processing, driving efficiency in their operations while opening up valuable time for strategic work in upleveling the employee experience. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Lindenwood University's experience with Agentic AI.

Workday is rolling out some pretty impressive AI Agents across the Finance, HR and Student Information System. Here is an upcoming session on how Lindenwood University is using Workday's payroll agents to tackle the necessary so that they can focus on strategy and employee experience.

🌍💼 It’s Global Payroll Week! 💼🌍 Behind every payslip is a team navigating time zones, currencies, compliance, and cultures, making sure people get paid accurately, on time, every time. This week is all about recognizing the payroll professionals who quietly keep businesses running and employees supported across the globe. 👏 From complex regulations to ever-changing workforce needs, global payroll isn’t just about numbers, it’s about people, precision, and impact. Let’s take a moment to celebrate the expertise, dedication, and resilience of payroll teams everywhere. Thank you for doing work that truly matters. #GlobalPayrollWeek #GlobalPayWeek #PayrollProfessionals #BehindThePayslip #GlobalWorkforce #ThankYouPayroll

Day 2 of #globalpayrollweek and we're celebrating by sharing episodes from thought leaders on the front lines of global payroll reinvention and innovation! Next up...Ross Heron, CEO of the Australian Payroll Association, shares insights on the "state of payroll in the land down under"... Ross shares what’s driving innovation, where AI adoption truly stands, and how forward-thinking Australian organizations are reimagining payroll as a financial well-being engine and not just an administrative function amid unprecedented regulatory and technological change. https://lnkd.in/dJTgqjXs

Here's the truth: Payroll is the MOST fundamental act of trust between a company and its people. Get it wrong once and you've broken something that is hard to rebuild. So, here’s a shoutout to everyone behind the scenes who makes paydays happen on time, every single time. This #GlobalPayrollWeek, I’ve been thinking about how payroll is evolving beyond accuracy to create real business impact. I spend a lot of time at the intersection of HR, AI and operational excellence, and the one thing I keep coming back to is: When done right, payroll is not just a function, it is a source of operational clarity. When your systems talk to each other, the whole process gets simpler; for HR, for finance and for the employees who want to know they'll be paid right and on time. That’s also where AI starts to matter. Not just as a capability, but how it drives adoption and outcomes. The real value shows up when data, workflows and decisions are connected across an employee's lifecycle. And that’s the standard we’re building at Netchex. #Netchex #GlobalPayrollWeek #Payroll #AIinHR 

Global Payroll Week is a reminder that trust in the workplace begins with accuracy and compliance.   As organizations scale and regulations evolve, payroll teams are turning to technology to keep pace. Automation, compliance intelligence, and AI‑powered payroll platforms are helping businesses reduce errors, streamline processes, and strengthen employee confidence.   This snapshot highlights what’s shaping payroll today, from rising investments in payroll software to the systems SMBs rely on most, and the top products in the most used payroll category. (Rippling, Deel, Paylocity, Gusto and Paycom)   Find out how smarter systems are powering modern payroll.   Sources linked in the comments. #GlobalPayrollWeek #PayrollInnovation #FutureOfWork #LeadershipInHR

If you’re in payroll, this is worth saving 📌 We pulled together 5 Dayforce resources that payroll teams keep coming back to — covering scaling, compliance, AI, and where pay is heading next. 📘 Scaling Payroll & WFM How payroll and workforce management get more complex as companies grow — and where things start to break. https://bit.ly/3OyluWO 📗 Global Payroll & WFM Buyer’s Guide What to look for in a solution — and how to get alignment across your organization. https://bit.ly/3Pds8lT 🎧 AI, Pay & Trust (with Sal Khan) Why understanding pay is becoming just as important as getting it right. https://bit.ly/4vW9bVm ☕ The Future of Pay & Work Key trends shaping payroll, compliance, and employee expectations globally. https://bit.ly/4umZ8Y2 📊 The hidden cost of fragmented payroll Disconnected systems make it harder to see true labor costs, manage risk, and scale efficiently. https://bit.ly/428ecMW Save this for later and share with a colleague 📌 #GlobalPayrollWeek

Rippling’s Prompt Library is here!  It features 100+ prompts from real customers so you can see exactly what’s possible. Whether it’s analyzing headcount trends or answering employee benefits questions instantly, there's something for every HR, Finance, and IT leader looking to save time and make better decisions. Check it out → https://lnkd.in/eQSFKx7C

Rippling’s Prompt Library is here!  It features 100+ prompts from real customers so you can see exactly what’s possible. Whether it’s analyzing headcount trends or answering employee benefits questions instantly, there's something for every HR, Finance, and IT leader looking to save time and make better decisions. Check it out → https://lnkd.in/geNpdx87

30% of payroll leaders cite data quality and readiness as the top blockers to adopting AI in payroll. If you're navigating the same challenges, this replay breaks down what's real, what's risky, and what’s next: https://ukg.inc/4oAjl9b #Payroll #HRTech #FutureOfWork