104: Unsung Heroes: The Payroll Profession | Taped Live at PayrollOrg Congress 2025

What if the most underestimated profession in business is actually one of its most critical risk management roles?

An interview with Todd Acevedo, the "Chief Payroll Baddie" and a go-to-market leader at SAP SuccessFactors, explores how the global payroll profession has transformed from the '90s to today. From embracing technology like AI and automation to dealing with the borderless nature of a globalized workforce, Pete and Todd cover a lot of ground. They discuss why the payroll profession is one of the most essential risk management roles in any organization and how their work to champion payroll professionals is bringing new energy and respect to the industry.

1:52 – The borderless nature of work and the rise of global employment.

4:55 – Why the Payroll profession is the largest risk management convention in the world.

14:44 – The inspiration behind celebrating the people who work in payroll.