Richard Baak

Richard Baak is an experienced payroll and HRIS professional with a solid background in managing payroll operations and implementations across various organizations. Currently serving as Global Payroll Implementations Manager at BDO UK LLP since October 2023, Richard previously worked as Payroll Manager for UK & International operations at Play Sports Network, where responsibilities included overseeing payroll functions. Richard's career includes significant roles at LabourNet, involving product management and team leadership in payroll and HRIS, where a comprehensive approach to client life cycles was emphasized. Earlier experience includes positions at Munro Accountancy as a Tax & Payroll Clerk and at Dell as an Order Entry Specialist. Richard holds a BCom in Accounting from Nelson Mandela University and completed Matric with a focus on Maths, Science, Accounting, Biology, English, and Afrikaans at Christian Brothers College.