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Building the foundations for future Payroll success

by | Jul 24, 2025

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Building the foundations for future Payroll success

Reward strategyEvery building needs solid foundations to ensure that it can reach its true potential but, for many Payroll teams, they often struggle to make sure that they have every brick placed in the right place.

Sometimes it is because of legacy technology, sometimes it is because of changing business demands that lead to an emphasis on efficiency or cost pressures put on the Payroll team but, if you ensure your foundations are in place – technology, processes, your operating model, the way you manage your data and reporting mechanisms – you can be well placed to embrace any change.

This webinar looked at how Payroll teams can ensure they have their foundations in place so that any business transformation they have can be delivered without any potential future headaches.

Both LACE Partners and Reward Strategy gained your insight on the priority foundational areas, what you currently have in place and how you manage change. This was an informal networking session with peers discussng the future of your Payroll function.

Meet the speakers

Vickie Graham

Vickie Graham, Managing Director, Reward Strategy

Vickie dedicated to empowering pay and reward professionals through intelligence, community, and recognition. With extensive experience working alongside Finance, HR, and Payroll leaders, Vickie champions initiatives that attract, secure, and retain top industry talent. She is a recognised voice in the field, regularly sharing insights on mindset, career development, and the future of pay and reward.

Simon Puryer

Simon Puryer, Director, LACE Partners

Simon joined LACE Partners in October 2024, bringing over 20 years of experience in payroll operations and implementation. Previously part of Deloitte’s Payroll Advisory leadership, he has also held key roles in the NHS and transport sector, leading shared service centre setups and large-scale payroll projects. Simon brings deep expertise in UK and global payroll and has served as a Director Trustee for multiple pension schemes.

Tricia Conway

Tricia Conway, Senior Manager, LACE Partners

Tricia joined LACE Partners in June 2024, bringing expertise in Global Payroll Strategy from her time at PwC and a UK Payroll Software provider. With experience across implementation, pre-sales, and product marketing, she’s passionate about driving efficiency through Payroll Transformation.

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