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European shadow payroll and offshore employee arrangements, supporting multiple business lines with differing operational and compliance complexities. One consistent theme throughout my career is that pay teams often work incredibly hard to deliver payroll accurately each month, yet rarely have the time or resource to step back and review whether their processes, systems and governance frameworks are as robust and efficient as they could be. This is where independent consultancy can offer real value. The relaunch of CIPP Consultancy this year this year represents an exciting and important step for the profession. The service brings together highly experienced pay professionals who understand the operational realities of payroll delivery, alongside the regulatory, governance and best-practice frameworks organisations must operate within. By combining practical, real-world expertise with the CIPP’s recognised standards and guidance, the consultancy service offers organisations access to trusted support. From payroll health checks and governance reviews to the Payroll Assurance Scheme (PAS) accreditation guidance and payroll transformation projects, the consultancy team works with organisations to identify opportunities for improvement, strengthen compliance and build resilient payroll processes for the future. For me, being involved in the relaunched consultancy service is about sharing knowledge and supporting the wider payroll community. Payroll is a critical function within every organisation, and by helping teams to strengthen their processes and confidence, we can continue to elevate the profession and the vital work pay professionals deliver every day.
strategic leadership. I currently operate at senior management level, leading payroll and pensions functions with accountability for governance, compliance, operational delivery and stakeholder engagement. My experience spans end-to-end payroll operations and strategy, including system implementations, salary sacrifice arrangements, audit readiness and compliance. Working across diverse organisational settings has given me valuable insights into the operational, regulatory and cultural challenges, as well as the importance of robust governance and resilient processes. I’m passionate about positioning payroll as a strategic partner rather than a purely transactional function. As a Fellow of the CIPP and a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute, I combine technical mastery with transformational and board-level thinking. I hold a Masters of Business Administration, and bring strong programme leadership, change management and cross-functional collaboration skills. I’m particularly passionate about elevating professional standards, mentoring emerging payroll leaders and strengthening governance frameworks which protect organisations. My interest in working for CIPP Consultancy stems from a genuine commitment to advancing the payroll profession both nationally and globally. Throughout my career, I’ve seen the difference expert advisory support can make to organisations navigating compliance complexity, system transformation and regulatory change. The CIPP represents the gold standard in payroll professionalism, and the opportunity to contribute to a service that provides independent, credible and practical consultancy is highly aligned with my values. I’m motivated by the opportunity to provide strategic payroll consultancy which supports diverse organisations in strengthening controls, mitigating risk and building resilient, future-ready payroll infrastructures. What excites me most about the relaunch of CIPP Consultancy is the opportunity to help redefine how payroll consultancy is perceived. There’s growing recognition that payroll is integral to organisational strategy, workforce trust and financial governance. A refreshed consultancy offer creates space to embed strategic insight, digital innovation and thought leadership into client engagements. I’m particularly enthusiastic about contributing to a model which not only resolves technical issues but also builds long-term capability within organisations; ultimately strengthening the profession as a whole.
Simon Bradbury MCIPP, CIPP Consultant and Payroll / Human Resources (HR) Test Lead, Global Payroll Project Expert and Founder, Global HR Implementation Services Ltd. With more than 25 years’ experience in payroll, I’ve had the opportunity to work across a wide range of payroll environments, supporting organisations through system implementations, payroll transformations and complex testing programmes. Much of my career has focussed on ensuring payroll systems and processes operate accurately and efficiently, particularly during periods of change, such as new system deployments or large-scale migrations. Working with organisations across different sectors has given me a strong understanding of the risks and challenges payroll teams around the world face, as well as the importance of getting payroll right for every employee, every pay period. One of the key reasons I was keen to work within CIPP Consultancy was because of the opportunity to be involved in a wide variety of projects and work closely with different organisations facing complex payroll and HR system challenges. After many years working within payroll and payroll technology, consultancy provides the chance to apply that experience in a more strategic way, supporting clients through system implementations, testing programmes and payroll transformations. I particularly enjoy the problem-solving aspect of consultancy and the opportunity to work on projects that genuinely improve the way payroll operates within organisations. Every project brings different challenges, whether it’s supporting a new system deployment, improving testing processes or helping payroll teams manage change with confidence. Being able to contribute to those projects and share practical experience is something I find very rewarding, and it’s a big part of what attracted me to CIPP Consultancy. What excites me most about the relaunch is the clear investment being made in strengthening and promoting the consultancy service. It shows a real recognition of the growing demand for specialist payroll expertise. By increasing awareness of the support available, we can engage with more organisations and help them address the challenges they face when implementing systems, managing change or improving their payroll operations.
Julie Aghanti FCIPPdip, CIPP Consultant and Head of Payroll and Pensions, Fusion Lifestyle With over 15 years’ experience in payroll and pensions, I have worked within the public, private, not-for-profit and local Government sectors. Throughout my career, I’ve developed deep technical expertise alongside strong
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