Victoria O'Callaghan's journey from paper slips to global payroll at Deel

When Victoria O'Callaghan started her career in payroll back in the late 90s, her job was literally handing out paper payslips in envelopes on a Friday. Fast forward to today… she’s shaping the future of payroll at Deel, helping companies run operations in 130+ countries with AI, tech, and in-house expertise. That journey — from paper slips to disrupting global payroll — is what makes Vic’s story so powerful. It shows just how much this profession has changed, and where it’s headed next. In this episode of The Payroll Podcast, we talk about how Deel is redefining payroll, why real-time pay could replace the monthly cycle, and how payroll professionals can break through the “glass ceiling” to build exciting global careers. If you’ve ever wondered what the future of payroll looks like, or how your career can evolve with it, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.