Certification, skills, networking play important roles in payroll career success: Hays survey Payroll professionals who want to advance their careers need to focus on increasing their qualifications, broadening their range of skills, and networking, according to a new survey. Credit: ASDF_MEDIA/Shutterstock By Sheila Brawn Jun 01, 2017 Share To read the full story, login below. Login Remember me Not a subscriber? Start your subscription today!