AI and the Future of Payroll

Artificial intelligence is transforming how Australian organisations manage payroll. This webinar brought together leading industry experts to discuss the opportunities, risks, and strategies for navigating this rapidly evolving landscape.

Our panellists shared real-world insights on what’s working, what’s not, and what payroll leaders should consider as AI becomes embedded in operations. The conversation covered efficiency, compliance, security, and the future role of payroll professionals - offering practical thinking rather than product demos.

Watch the recording to hear candid perspectives from experts shaping the future of payroll in Australia.

Speakers

Nick Southcombe
Chief Executive Officer
Frontier Software 

Nick Southcombe is CEO of Frontier Software. Nick's organisation is at the coalface of developing payroll technology for the Australian market, so he brings both a strategic view on where AI is heading and very practical insight into how businesses are actually implementing these tools - what works, what doesn't, and why.

Matthew Westwood-Hill
Chief Information Security Officer
Frontier Software

Matthew Westwood-Hill is Frontier's Chief Information Security Officer. Matthew's job is to sit at the intersection of innovation and risk. As organisations embrace AI's capabilities, someone needs to be thinking about data security, privacy obligations, and how we protect what is genuinely some of the most sensitive information any organisation holds. That's Matthew.
 

Ross Heron
Chief Executive Officer
Australian Payroll Association

Ross Heron leads the Australian Payroll Association, which means he's working with payroll professionals right across the country - from small businesses to large enterprises, across every sector. Ross sees firsthand how organisations are approaching AI adoption, what's keeping payroll leaders up at night, and where the real compliance challenges are emerging.