Meet our Team – Adam O’Neil
Adam is a seasoned Information Technology expert with over 20 years of experience across various IT roles, including systems development, architecture, policy, security, and infrastructure. His broad technical skill set spans multiple programming languages and extensive work with Windows and Linux servers. Adam has a decade of experience designing and maintaining complex AWS cloud infrastructure and is a capable SQL server developer and DBA for large corporate database server deployments. Adam holds a BSc in Computer Systems Engineering, with a specialism in cryptography. Adam also holds a Microsoft Certified Professional in SQL Server and is ITIL v3 qualified.
In his previous roles as an Enterprise Systems Architect and Head of Development, Adam successfully designed and deployed global line-of-business solutions for major investment banks and finance industry regulators. At Offshore Payroll, he is particularly recognised for his innovative solutions that streamline client workflows and drive bespoke efficiencies.
Adam’s unique ability to combine deep technical expertise with creative problem-solving ensures that he consistently delivers robust IT solutions, while his dynamic and forward-thinking approach continues to elevate our team and the services we provide.
September 13, 2024
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Meet our Team – Mike Edward
With over 25 years of experience in strategic HR management, Mike has a proven track record of successfully delivering complex, multi-jurisdictional projects. He recently joined Offshore Payroll as Managing Director, bringing his extensive expertise to support and enhance our commitment to providing world-class payroll software solutions.
Throughout his career, Mike has led numerous strategic initiatives, consistently ensuring excellence in operations management, financial oversight, team development, and stakeholder relations.
Before joining Offshore Payroll, Mike served as Global Head of HR for one of Europe’s leading hedge funds for nearly 12 years, followed by his role as Chief People Officer for a global Funds Services business. His involvement in multiple payroll integration projects has provided him with deep insights into the client-side dynamics of such initiatives.
Outside of the professional sphere, Mike has been a dedicated volunteer RNLI for the past six years, actively participating as a volunteer crew member on the Inshore and All-Weather lifeboat operations based in St. Helier.
When he’s not at work, Mike is a hands-on dad and enjoys life as a competent snowboarder, keen marathon runner, enthusiastic baker, struggling golfer, occasional surfer, and when time permits, a smiling motorbike rider.
Embracing Modern Payroll Technology
In today’s fast-paced business environment, getting payroll right isn’t just a matter of paying employees on time – it’s about maintaining trust, boosting productivity, and creating a workplace where things run smoothly. Payroll errors, often underestimated, can turn what should be a straightforward task into a frustrating experience for both employees and business owners.
The good news? With the right tools, payroll can go from a headache to a highlight! Believe it or not, payroll errors are more common than we think. In fact, nearly 9 out of 10 UK businesses faced payroll issues in 2022. These mistakes, whether small or significant, usually lead to late or incorrect payments. The ripple effect of such errors can be felt throughout the entire organisation, leading to unhappy employees, unnecessary stress, and time wasted on troubleshooting.
According to Personnel Today, some companies are spending more than 12 hours a month fixing payroll mistakes – valuable time that could be better spent growing the business. But there’s no need to get bogged down by these numbers. The solution is simpler than ever: modern payroll technology. True Cloud-based payroll systems, like Offshore Payroll, are transforming how businesses handle payroll, making it a seamless, efficient process.
Many companies recognise that upgrading their payroll system can significantly reduce errors and save time but concerns about cost and implementation can often cause hesitation. Offshore Payroll is here to change that perception. We believe that powerful, intuitive payroll software should be accessible to all businesses, regardless of size and without the stress or high expense. Our smart import tools make transferring payroll data and initial set up a breeze, and our dedicated relationship managers guide you every step of the way.
Once you make the switch, you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it sooner. No more hours wasted on fixing errors – just more time to focus on what truly matters: growing your business. It’s a smart investment that pays off, leaving both you and your team more satisfied, productive, and ready for the future.
Offshore Payroll is Listed in the Xero App Store as a Xero Certified Partner
Businesses using the global accounting platform Xero as their accounting system, can now benefit from a two-way interface with the cloud payroll application, Offshore Payroll.
Jeralie Pallot, director of Offshore Payroll, commented on the news “ We are delighted that Offshore Payroll has been accepted as a member of the Xero family; this brings exciting benefits to businesses operating in unique offshore environments. Our integration with Xero will improve accuracy and offer significant time savings by further automating the payroll process; allowing businesses to focus on other essential processes and achieving better outcomes.
Since the launch of the cloud based Offshore Payroll, our emphasis has always been on ease of use, efficiency, and automation of the payroll process for our users, which is what makes this software such a popular choice. Becoming a certified partner of Xero is another step forward in the ongoing development of our application.
The Xero certification caps off an exciting 12 months of growth for Offshore Payroll, which is now used by more than 800 organisations and provides payslips for more than 11,000 employees across the Channel Islands and Isle of Man.
To learn more about how Offshore Payroll can help your business click here.
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