ACE26 miniseries episode 4: One profession, many rules: the challenge of U.S. payroll

As part of our special global payroll leader mini-series of ‘Behind the Button’, we're joined by Jim Medlock, President of US payroll association, Payroll Org, to talk through payroll’s challenges, opportunities and the shared priorities of the profession across the world.

In this episode, the conversation explores changing legislation, including the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and the impact of artificial intelligence, emphasising the importance of verifying automated outputs. Jim also highlights how accurate payroll data can support strategic decisions, alongside discussing the need for continuous education and constructive engagement with Government.

The discussion highlights that, despite regulatory differences around the globe, pay professionals all share the common goal of paying employees accurately and on time. Jim also calls for greater industry input into legislation and encourages teams to maximise their existing software’s capabilities.

Glossary

IRS = Internal Revenue Service

Links

PayrollOrg’s 'PayTalk' podcast: https://payroll.org/news-resources/resources/paytalk