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HR & Payroll 2.0

Pete A. Tiliakos, Julie Fernandez

Booking Overview

This HR and payroll industry interview show focuses on workforce systems, payroll transformation, HR technology, and the future of work, featuring senior executives, technology leaders, and enterprise HR/payroll practitioners as external guests. PR agencies could credibly pitch CEOs, CHROs, payroll executives, HR technology founders, and experts in global payroll, embedded payroll, AI, and workforce transformation; booking difficulty is medium because the show seeks substantive industry authority rather than celebrity recognition.

Metrics

Episodes: 171

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 434 subscribers

Instagram: 371 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

wrkdefined@gmail.com

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Host

Pete A. Tiliakos - HR and payroll industry commentator focused on payroll technology, workforce transformation, and the evolving role of payroll in business.

Julie Fernandez - HR and payroll industry professional who brings practitioner-oriented perspectives on workforce trends, challenges, and opportunities.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Senior HR, payroll, workforce technology, or business leaders with direct experience leading enterprise transformation, global payroll, embedded payroll, HR systems, or workforce operations.
Required Achievements:  
Executive leadership at major HR, payroll, or technology companies, Leadership of enterprise HR or payroll transformation initiatives, Deep expertise in global payroll, workforce infrastructure, compliance, or HR technology, Experience developing or implementing technology platforms and operating models

Recent Guest Discussions

Barbara Vetula - Enterprise Payroll Modernization, Workforce Management, Data Governance, Artificial Intelligence Experimentation, Union Complexity, And HR Service Delivery.

Virender VA Aggarwal - Ai-native Enterprise Software, Conversational Interfaces, Workforce Experience, Headless Software, Automation, And The Future Of HR Technology.

Eynat Guez - Global Payroll, Workforce Infrastructure, Autonomous Payroll, Workforce Data Orchestration, Cross-border Payments, And Artificial Intelligence.

Karen Kaplan - HR Transformation In A Regulated Healthcare Nonprofit, Workforce Technology Implementation, Frontline Workforce Management, Compliance, And Analytics.

Anand Pandya - Embedded Payroll, Payroll Infrastructure, Small-business Technology, Regulatory Compliance, Saas Platforms, And Artificial Intelligence.

Recent Topics

Payroll, Human Resources, Hr Technology, Workforce Management, Employment Compliance

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
HR & Payroll 2.0
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From Shadow AI to Strategic HR with Special Guest Mark Bradley

October 06, 2026

In this episode, Pete and Julie reconnect with longtime friend and former colleague Mark Bradley, Partner/Principal with EY People Consulting and a global HR transformation leader, for a practical look at what it will take to reinvent HR for the AI-powered future.  Following his completion of the U.C. Berkeley Transformative CHRO Leadership Program, Mark shares three lessons that reshaped his thinking: the extraordinary potential of AI to amplify HR’s impact, the often-unseen loneliness...

The Direct Primary Care Revolution with Special Guest Dan Thompson

September 29, 2026

Pete and Julie welcome Dan Thompson, Chief Benefits Officer at Vensure Employer Solutions and longtime advocate for direct primary care (DPC), for a candid conversation on why the way Americans access and pay for healthcare is overdue for reinvention. Dan traces how fee-for-service medicine, rising deductibles, fragmented benefit design, and misaligned incentives across insurers, pharmacy benefit managers, hospitals, and brokers have made primary care harder to access, all while employers an...

The Rise of Direct Primary Care with Special Guest Dr. Micheal Bianco

September 22, 2026

On this episode, Pete and Julie sit down with Dr. Michael Bianco, founder of Bianco Primary Care, to explore one of the fastest-growing trends in employer healthcare: Direct Primary Care. As healthcare costs continue to climb and employees struggle to access timely, personalized care, a new model is emerging that promises longer appointments, stronger physician relationships, and a more proactive approach to wellness. Pete shares his own experience as a patient while Dr. Bianco explains how ...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
HR & Payroll 2.0
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How do I get in touch with HR & Payroll 2.0?

HR & Payroll 2.0 is hosted by Pete A. Tiliakos and Julie Fernandez. Its publicly listed email is wrkdefined@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for HR & Payroll 2.0?

The publicly listed email for HR & Payroll 2.0: wrkdefined@gmail.com.

How many listeners does HR & Payroll 2.0 have?

Podseeker estimates HR & Payroll 2.0 reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for HR & Payroll 2.0?

HR & Payroll 2.0 typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior HR, payroll, workforce technology, or business leaders with direct experience leading enterprise transformation, global payroll, embedded payroll, HR systems, or workforce operations. Common among recent guests: Executive leadership at major HR, payroll, or technology companies; Leadership of enterprise HR or payroll transformation initiatives; Deep expertise in global payroll, workforce infrastructure, compliance, or HR technology. Recent guests include Barbara Vetula, Virender VA Aggarwal, and Eynat Guez.

How hard is it to get booked on HR & Payroll 2.0?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does HR & Payroll 2.0 cover?

Recent episodes cover Payroll, Human Resources, Hr Technology, Workforce Management, and Employment Compliance. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

wrkdefined@gmail.com

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