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Paying people correctly is one of the most fundamental responsibilities of any employer. So why are payroll teams still expected to carry that weight alone? As compliance demands grow and pressure mounts on people leaders, it is time to rethink who owns payroll and how organisations can support the experts doing the work. Carrying the Payslip Alone: The Unseen Burden on Payroll Teams
Author: Kirsty Martin
Kirsty Martin - General Manager, Customer at Yellow Canary - is an expert in Australian payroll compliance. With over 15 years of experience in payroll operations, Kirsty is passionate about solving compliance problems using automation technology, compliance expertise, and effective relationship building. Prior to joining Yellow Canary, Kirsty was a leader in payroll compliance, services, and operations. She later moved into consulting at a Big 4 firm, advising on end-to-end payroll optimisation for some of Australia’s leading brands in finance, manufacturing, and FMCG.
many upstream decisions shape the outcome. Human Resources defines job classifications, IT configures system logic, finance manages cost centres, Legal interprets Modern Awards and Enterprise Agreements, and executives set pay priorities.
Making sure employees are paid accurately and on time is a fundamental responsibility that relies on seamless collaboration across payroll and related teams. While payroll professionals execute the final pay run,
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