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Level Up: A Payroll Leader’s Playbook for Career Growth
Davida Lara joins Chime's Jason Lee to discuss the evolution of the payroll profession and how strategic technology adoption is shaping its future.
August 25, 2025
As seen on Chime Workplace.
In this candid 30-minute conversation, you’ll hear from Davida Lara, Executive Vice President of Payroll Services at Entertainment Partners, alongside Jason Lee, Chief of Chime Enterprise. Together, they’ll explore the dynamic evolution of the payroll profession—and how strategic technology adoption is shaping its future.
You'll learn:
- Davida’s journey from payroll operations to payroll leadership
- How the relationship between payroll and technology is transforming in real time
- The rise of AI in payroll and how Davida’s diving in head first
- Actionable tools and strategies for you to apply on your journey to the top
Topic: Payroll
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