How to Build High-Performing Payroll Teams Through Trust, Leadership & Mentorship | Wendy Uutala

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Payroll leadership is not about control, perfection, or staying invisible — it is about trust.

In this episode of the Payroll Podcast, Wendy Uutala explains how high-performing payroll teams are built by removing fear, developing confidence, and leading people before systems. Drawing on decades of experience in payroll leadership across the UK and USA, Wendy shares practical insights on building payroll teams that perform under pressure while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and trust.

This conversation explores payroll mentoring as a core leadership responsibility, why payroll professionals often underestimate their expertise, and how confidence transforms payroll communication and decision-making. Wendy also discusses building global payroll teams, managing complex payroll compliance leadership, and leading across cultures without losing alignment.

You’ll learn what modern payroll managers in the UK and USA must do to scale teams, retain talent, and earn trust across HR, finance, and the wider business.

Perfect for: payroll professionals, HR leaders, finance teams, and operational leaders seeking stronger payroll leadership and team building.


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⏱️ Timestamps:
(00:00) The Mindset Behind Great Payroll Leadership
(04:21) Wendy’s Origin Story and How Payroll Chose Her
(06:55) Owning Expertise and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
(09:52) Confidence as a Turning Point in Leadership
(12:57) The Three Pillars: Trust, Communication, Collaboration
(15:41) Why Trust Is the Currency of Payroll
(17:35) From Domestic to Global Payroll Leadership
(21:19) Navigating Culture, Compliance, and Global Complexity
(25:16) Building High-Trust Teams Without Fear
(31:03) Mentorship as a Leadership Responsibility
(49:13) Scaling Impact Through Mentoring and Speaking
(1:02:42) The Legacy Payroll Leaders Should Leave Behind


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