Beyond Processing: How Payroll Becomes Strategic Intelligence (Complimentary) - Recorded Webinar

The Canadian payroll landscape is evolving rapidly, shaped by emerging technologies, changing workforce expectations and shifting business priorities. In this webinar, attendees will learn about the National Payroll Institute’s all-new research report and explore what it reveals about the industry today and where it’s headed next.

Discover how payroll is becoming a strategic source of intelligence, helping organizations make better decisions and drive business success.

A brief dashboard demonstration will show how payroll professionals can use data to create value, support decision-making and build stronger business cases.

This session will explore the report’s key findings and feature a panel discussion on the evolving role of payroll in today’s organizations.

Host and Moderator
Laurence Fourchet
Research Manager, National Payroll Institute

Laurence is the Research Manager at the National Payroll Institute, where she helps shape strategy through insight and evidence. She leads research that highlights emerging trends and brings clarity to the issues shaping the payroll profession. Endlessly curious, Laurence connects data and human stories to strengthen member experiences and guide the Institute’s impact.

Panelist
Steven Van Alstine, PLP, CAE
Vice-President, Professional Standards and Education, National Payroll Institute

Steven Van Alstine is the Vice-President, Professional Standards and Education at the National Payroll Institute and is widely recognized as one of Canada’s leading experts in payroll legislation, education and professional development.

In his current role, Steven provides strategic leadership for the Institute’s Professional Accreditation and Standards, and Learning and Professional Development teams. He also leads Payroll Standards Canada and its Advisory Council, helping to shape the future of payroll standards and practice across the country.

With more than 29 years at the Institute, Steven plays a pivotal role in advancing the payroll profession. He led high-impact initiatives that transformed professional education, including the evolution of the Institute’s payroll designation programs and the delivery of learning through modern, integrated platforms spanning in-person, virtual and online environments. His work helped ensure payroll professionals are equipped with the knowledge and skills required in an increasingly complex legislative and technological landscape.

Steven’s contributions extend beyond education. He is instrumental in leading national advocacy and government relations efforts, supporting research that informs program development and contributing to governance enhancements that strengthen the profession. His ability to bridge policy, practice and education has made him a trusted voice within the payroll community.

Panelist
Keegan Castrillo, BBA, BSc
Partner, Deloitte

With over 12 years of experience leading cloud HR transformations, Keegan Castrillo is a Partner in Deloitte Consulting’s HR Transformation practice. She is recognized for guiding complex, enterprise-scale programs connecting HR, IT, finance and payroll—helping organizations modernize ways of working, strengthen governance and deliver measurable outcomes.

Keegan currently leads Deloitte Canada’s Payroll Advisory practice, supporting companies seeking to build future-forward payroll functions. Across enterprise engagements in financial services, consumer and industrial sectors and global telecommunications, she has overseen SuccessFactors and SAP-enabled transformations spanning Employee Central, recruiting and onboarding, integrations, data conversion, testing cycles and cutover planning. Earlier in her career at IBM Canada, she delivered HR cloud solutions end-to-end—from proposal through go-live—while mentoring junior team members and developing training and knowledge-transfer materials.

With a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Wilfrid Laurier University, Keegan blends business acumen with technical depth. She is known for taking on the most challenging programs and mobilizing teams to work efficiently toward shared milestones and a high-quality client experience.

Panelist
Caroline Jura, CPA, CA, EA
Associate Director, Payroll & Global Mobility – OMERS

Caroline Jura leads the global payroll operations and the global mobility programs at OMERS. With more than 20 years of experience spanning payroll, accounting, taxation, global mobility, audit, and advisory services, she brings a unique combination of operational expertise, regulatory knowledge, and strategic leadership to complex payroll and workforce matters.

Most recently, Caroline led a complex global payroll transformation across multiple countries at OMERS, successfully implementing a new payroll operating model, strengthening controls and compliance frameworks, and supporting the transition to a modernized global payroll environment.

A strong advocate for innovation, she is passionate about leveraging artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to transform payroll operations. She champions the use of AI-powered employee self-service, payroll analytics, and automation to enhance service delivery, improve efficiency, and enable payroll teams to focus on higher-value advisory and strategic activities.

Known for her collaborative leadership style and commitment to continuous improvement, she is dedicated to building high-performing teams, fostering strong vendor relationships, and advancing the future of payroll through technology, innovation, and operational excellence.

Note: Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours will be applied to your current cycle at the time of registration.

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