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30×30 Payroll Initiative: Your Path to the Chief Payroll Officer Role

Chime Team • May 9, 2025

You belong in the C-suite. 30×30 can help you get there.

Payroll is evolving, and so is your opportunity to lead.

Chime created the 30×30 Payroll Initiative to help professionals like you step into executive roles. Our mission is simple: elevate 30 payroll leaders to Chief Payroll Officer positions by 2030. If you're ready to expand your influence and impact, this is your moment.

You already manage complexity, drive compliance, and shape how employees experience your company. But too often, payroll’s value is misunderstood or overlooked. In a recent webinar, 86% of your peers said payroll’s strategic potential isn’t fully recognized.

[CE] 30×30 Payroll Initiative - 86% of Payroll Professionals — Graphic showing that 86% of payroll professionals say their organizations don’t fully appreciate the value of payroll. Includes a visual of 10 human icons, with 9 in light color and 1 in dark, representing the 86%. Source: PayrollOrg Webinar Sponsored by Chime, 2/26/25

We’re here to close that gap.

Companies are creating executive titles for every critical function — from security to sustainability. Payroll deserves that same recognition. And you have what it takes to lead.

“As Corporate America embraces more specialized leadership titles — from Chief Security Officer to Chief Sustainability Officer — it’s time for payroll to have a seat at the table, too,” said Jason Lee, Chief of Chime Enterprise. “The 30x30 Payroll Initiative reflects our belief that payroll is more than a back-office function. It’s a strategic lever for companies, and the professionals behind it are poised to lead at the highest levels.”

What you get with 30×30:

This is not just a resource hub. It’s a career accelerator.

Leadership Development – Get access to leadership training, mentorship, and live and on-demand resources you can use right away.
Career Advancement – Learn the language of the C-suite, build influence, and create a winning case for the Chief Payroll Officer role. Members get priority for speaking spots, article features, and (coming soon) a CPO certification.
Networking Opportunities –Connect with like-minded professionals and thought leaders at exclusive networking events, and join our online community.

Now is your time!

Whether you’re leading a payroll team or just getting started, 30×30 will help you take the next step with confidence.

👉 Join us at chiefpayrollofficer.com

Let’s turn payroll into a strategic powerhouse — one Chief Payroll Officer at a time.