Jacob Davis

Payroll is more than a back-office function. It’s the foundation of employee trust and traditionally held in the HR function. Join Textron to unpack their journey of transitioning payroll from HR to the Finance Shared Services Center to streamline and optimize it globally. From troubleshooting systemic issues to documentation challenges, to integrating payroll data with workforce insights and applying successes globally, the FSSC at Textron is reimagining how payroll is run to drive consistency, compliance, and organizational agility.

Hear how Textron:

• Moved beyond transactions to deliver experience-led payroll that boosts trust and morale
• Integrated payroll finance and aligned business units to deliver enterprise value
• Utilized change management practices to transition smoothly without delayed efficiencies
• Built a global strategy to align offices and create a system for best practice sharing
• Use transparency and real-time communication to elevate payroll from a back-office task to a strategic differentiator