How Amazon Scaled Payroll for 1.7 Million Employees | Gregory Harmer

The Payroll Podcast

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Welcome to another episode of the Payroll Podcast, hosted by Nick Day, CEO at JGA Recruitment Group.

In this episode, we are joined by Gregory Harmer, Global Leader of Payroll at Amazon Services, who has led the monumental task of scaling Amazon's payroll operations from 70,000 employees to 1.7 million employees across 63 countries.

With over 30 years of experience managing global payroll systems for Fortune 500 companies, Gregory shares insights into the complexity of payroll operations, the power of real-time pay, and the leadership challenges of managing one of the world’s largest workforces.

Key Topics Discussed:

  • Scaling Global Payroll: How Amazon successfully scaled its payroll to manage 1.7 million employees and the strategies that ensured seamless operations.
  • Innovation in Payroll Systems: Gregory’s creation of the Amazon Anytime Pay feature, giving employees access to real-time pay and reshaping payroll expectations worldwide.
  • Leadership and People Development: Lessons in leadership from Gregory's extensive career, and how non-traditional career paths can lead to success in payroll management.
  • The Future of Payroll: Gregory’s predictions for payroll technology, including AI-driven solutions and interactive payslips that enhance employee trust and understanding.

If you’re looking to streamline your payroll processes or learn about the cutting-edge developments in the payroll industry, this episode is a must-watch!

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Stay tuned for the next episode of The Payroll Podcast, brought to you by Nick Day, CEO at JGA Recruitment, landing soon!

(00:00) The Importance of Payroll

(04:26) Gregory Harmer’s Payroll Journey

(13:37) Leadership in Payroll

(16:20) How Does Amazon Approach Inclusivity?

(24:31) Scaling Amazon’s Payroll Operations

(33:47) Amazon’s Payroll Challenges

(38:38) The Impact of Accelerating Payroll Cycles

(45:49) Anytime Pay: Amazon’s Real-Time Pay System

(53:16) Future of Payroll Technology

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