In this episode of the Instant Payments podcast, host Tal Clark, CEO of Instant Financial, interviews Dr. Martin Armstrong, Vice President of Payroll Shared Services at a Fortune 100 telecommunications company. They discuss Martin's extensive career in payroll, his journey from the Navy to becoming a recognized leader in the industry, and the technological advancements that have transformed payroll practices. They also touch on the benefits of modern payroll solutions like earned wage access and robotic process automation. Martin shares his insights on the future of payroll and offers advice for payroll practitioners looking to advance their careers.

00:00 Welcome to the Instant Payments Podcast

00:43 Introducing Dr. Martin Armstrong

02:13 Martin's Journey into Payroll

03:29 Martin's Military and Business Career

10:15 The Evolution of Payroll

13:47 The Importance of Earned Wage Access

21:51 Future of Payroll Technology

25:49 Advice for Payroll Practitioners

27:41 Closing Remarks and Farewell