Payroll Conversations W/ Sarah Chasney, CPP (Episode 102)

It’s About Payroll

In this episode of the 'It's About Payroll' podcast, hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan III welcome guest Sarah Chasney, the Director of Payroll Travel and Expense at Banfield Pet Hospital. Opening with a discussion on the importance of staying abreast with digital transformations in payroll, they move on to the implications of payroll errors in an organization. Sarah shares insights on her journey in the payroll world, her experience in process transformation and systems implementation, and the growth opportunities in payroll. The hosts and the guest talk about the need for compliance in payroll management and discuss the future trends in payroll systems like the adoption of AI. They also converse on the importance of customer service in payroll. Sarah inspires others by sharing her career path and advising on career progress in the payroll industry. The podcast concludes with a fun game of 'This or That' with Sarah.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:44 Discussing Payroll News and Industry Trends
01:16 Highlighting Payroll Errors and Their Impact
03:50 Exploring OSHA Violations and Their Consequences
06:35 Sponsored Segment: Time TrakGO
07:54 Introducing Guest Speaker: Sarah Chasney
08:41 Sarah Chaney's Journey into Payroll
11:21 Sarah's Experience at Carls Jr. and Hardee's
17:17 Transition to Banfield Pet Hospital
20:31 Building and Repairing Payroll Systems
29:18 The Role of Technology in Payroll
32:03 Regional Challenges in Payroll Management
32:57 Revamping the Payroll Structure: Abolishing Regions
33:57 The Intersection of Creativity and Payroll
34:13 The Journey from Art to Payroll
34:34 The Role of Creativity in Payroll Processes
35:40 The Impact of Education on Payroll Career
36:56 The Power of Certification in Payroll
39:29 The Influence of Art and Business in Payroll
41:25 The Opportunities and Challenges in Payroll
44:32 The Role of Internship in Payroll Career
46:41 The Future of Payroll Industry
50:29 Advice for Struggling Payroll Professionals