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payroll managers to step up and be a part of it. And be prepared for more changes as payroll will be better positioned to help with strategies as the technology allows, for example, employers to provide more frequent pay, or maybe earned wage access. GPA: You are concerned about the well-being of those professionals in payroll. What is your advice for them? Kira Rubiano: I recently was diagnosed with cancer and am being treated. Even before this health crisis, I was articulating on social media how important that professionals, whether they are in payroll, HR, whatever it may be, really consider their own wellness. It’s important that people take moments to find solace, to disconnect, to give themselves grace, to take that walk, make sure they take that lunch, and do what they need to take care of their mind and body. Then, go ahead and really focus on payroll, which is your passion. I call it: Mind. Body. Payroll.
It’s important that people take moments to find solace, to disconnect, to give themselves grace, to take that walk, make sure they take that lunch, and do what they need to take care of their mind and body.
Kira Rubiano: I think the role of the payroll professional will change, but payroll people won’t be out of a job because of AI. However, hopefully, soon the days of manually scrubbing spreadsheets and such will be gone. I see the payroll profession evolving from tactical administration to a strategic function. We have to evolve in our internal processes; that’s absolutely critical. Those in payroll truly are compliance keepers, but beyond that, they will focus on improving employee satisfaction and on initiatives like facilitating expansion of the larger organization. As for AI, this is the time for
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