Payroll Is Beautifully Complex – Max Explains Why!

🎧 EPISODE 166: The Global Payroll Playbook with Max van der Klis-Busink Podcast: It’s About Payroll Hosts: Brian Escobar & Walt Tynes

This week, we’re honored to welcome Max van der Klis-Busink — global payroll leader, award-winning author of The Global Payroll Manager’s Playbook, and founder of Passion for Payroll & The Payroll Comedian.

Max shares his journey from dreaming about global payroll in Amsterdam to launching a book now sold in over 35 countries—with 100% of proceeds going to help kids access sports.

🎙️ In this episode:

• Why payroll is beautifully complex
  

• The power of structure in chaotic payroll worlds
  

• Leadership traits every payroll pro needs now
  

• Debunking the “one global vendor” myth
  

• How AI can (and should) empower frontline payroll teams
  

• What’s next for Max in his payroll comedy journey
  

📌 Quote of the day: “Every day is Day Zero.”

If you’re in payroll, HR, finance—or even just pay curious—this is a must-listen conversation.

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