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HR Playbook
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Registration Open
4:00pm – 8:00pm
Welcome Reception
6:30pm – 9:00pm
Registration & Breakfast
7:00am – 8:30am
Welcome & Executive Remarks
Raul Villar, CEO + Brett Meager, CCXO
8:30am – 9:15am
Customer Awards
9:15am – 9:30am
Break
9:30am – 9:45am
Exclusive View into Paycor’s Product Innovation
Ryan Bergstrom, CPTO
9:45am – 10:15am
Keynote Address
10:15am – 11:00am
Break
11:00am – 11:15am
Lunch
11:30am – 12:30pm
12:45pm – 1:30pm
The Changing Role of the Payroll Professional
Compassion in Employee Separation
Beginner Session Payroll (Part 1)
Beginner Session Talent Development (Part 1)
Interactive Workshop: Influence Paycor’s Product Roadmap
From Good to Great: Mastering Talent Management for Retention and Growth
Maximize Client Value: A Deep Dive into Paycor’s Service Ecosystem
Break
1:30pm – 1:45pm
1:45pm – 2:30pm
How AI can Enhance your HR Practices with your Human Touch
A Blueprint for Manager Effectiveness
Beginner Session Payroll (Part 2)
Beginner Session Talent Development (Part 2)
HR Analytics: No Data Analytics Experience Necessary
Workforce Management Powering Team Effectiveness: Managing Employee Efficiency and Well-being
Future Focus: Market Trends and Strategic Direction
Vendor Break / Afternoon Snack
2:30pm – 3:00pm
3:00pm – 3:45pm
Pay Transparency & Pay Equity
Tough Situations, Difficult Conversations
Beginner Session HR (Part 1)
Beginner Session Paycor Paths + LMS
High-Volume Hiring: Stress-free Recruitment at Scale
From Vision to Value: How the Paycor POV Sets Us Apart and Benefits Brokers
Break
3:45pm – 4:00pm
4:00pm – 4:45pm
Beyond Burnout: Building Resilience and Trauma-Informed HR
Leading Teams: It’s just a paycheck…
Beginner Session HR + Reporting (Part 2)
Advanced Session Compensation Management
Data Security: A Proactive Approach to Mitigating Risk
Tackling HR Challenges during Times of Organizational Growth
Benefits in Focus: A Client-Centric Perspective
Broker Happy Hour
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Appreciation Event
6:30pm – 10:00pm
Breakfast
7:00am – 8:15am
Paaras Parker, CHRO
8:30am – 9:15am
Customer Awards
9:15am – 9:30am
Break
9:30am – 9:45pm
9:45am – 10:30am
Whats a Drug Free Workplace
What Type of Leader Are You?
Advanced Session Paycor Analytics
Advanced Session Career Management
Integrations Unleashed: Connecting Data, People, and Expertise
Paycor’s Evolving User Experience and AI
The Future of Partnerships Panel: Channel Trends and Insights
Break
10:30am – 10:45pm
10:45am – 11:30am
Industry Roundtable- Customer speed-dating
Future Proof HR Practices
Advanced Session HR Workflows
Advanced Session Building Performance Reviews
Optimize your Payroll
Looking Ahead: Tax & Compliance in 2025
Unlocking Partnership Potential: Your Voice, Your Success
Break
11:30am – 11:45pm
11:45am – 12:30pm
Securing a Seat at the Table: Strategies for HR Professionals in Organizational Strategy and Planning
Peer Discussion: Share Your Leadership Best Practices
Advanced Session Payroll Corrections
Advanced Session + Career Management
Paycor Mobile and Mobile Roadmap
Level-Up Your HR Operations with Paycor’s Profesisonal Services
Sponsorship Session
Lunch
12:30pm – 1:45pm
TBD: PCAB, Accelerate Workshop, Additional Expert Connect
12:30pm – 4:00pm
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The HR Playbook
The Modern HR Professional
Track 1
The HR Playbook: The Modern HR Professional
This track is ideal for HR professionals who want to stay ahead of the curve on the latest trends and challenges in the field, including the use of AI, pay transparency, and trauma-informed HR.
The Changing Role of the Payroll Professional
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
The payroll landscape is rapidly changing, driven by technological advancements and shifting workforce dynamics. In this session, you will hear from current Paycor customers and product experts about their experiences, challenges, and best practices for adapting to the changing expectations of a modern payroll professional.
AI & the Human Touch: Elevate Your HR Impact
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
In today’s fast-paced world, HR professionals are being asked to do more with less. Discover how AI can be your superpower, freeing you from tedious tasks and empowering you to focus on what truly matters: your people. This session goes beyond the hype and explores practical applications of AI in HR. Learn how to use AI to enhance your HR practices and maximize your impact, all while maintaining the human touch that makes you indispensable.
Industry Roundtable – Customer Speed Dating
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your peers and tackle your biggest HR challenges head-on. This roundtable session fosters dynamic conversations and collaborative problem-solving in a fast-paced, “speed dating” format. Come prepared to share your experiences and gain valuable insights from fellow leaders in your industry.
Pay Transparency and Pay Equity
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
The legal landscape is shifting FAST. Stay ahead of the curve with this critical session on pay transparency and equity. Learn how evolving legislation can affect your compensation strategy and steer clear of costly compliance issues.
Beyond Burnout: Building Resilience and Trauma-Informed HR
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
HR professionals often face trauma in the workplace—whether it’s managing workplace violence, dealing with death in service, or handling the fallout from a toxic work environment. In this session, Paycor CHRO, Paaras Parker, will offer tips for managing trauma while still providing compassionate employee care.
What’s a Drug Free Workplace?
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
The rules around workplace drug testing are changing rapidly. Join us for a critical discussion with experts from Mitratech who will dissect the evolving landscape of marijuana testing and drug-free workplace policies. Gain valuable insights into the factors driving these changes and learn how to adapt your policies to mitigate risk and promote a productive work environment. This session is a must-attend for HR professionals, legal counsel, and anyone involved in creating and enforcing workplace drug policies.
Securing a Seat at the Table: Strategies for HR Professionals in Organizational Strategy and Planning
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
Join this customer panel for a discussion on how these HR leaders achieved a seat at the table through their strategic vision and insights. In this session, you will gain practical tips and actionable advice on how to elevate your role within the organization.
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The HR Playbook
Leading Effectively
Track 2
The HR Playbook: Leading Effectively
This track is designed for leaders and managers who want to improve their skills to better navigate the challenges of managing teams in today’s ever-changing workplace.
Compassion in Employee Separation
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
Whether voluntary or involuntary, employee separations are inevitable, but mishandled offboarding can expose your organization to legal risks and reputational damage. Join us for a comprehensive workshop focused on navigating the complexities of employee offboarding. We’ll equip you with best practices for conducting compliant and respectful offboarding processes, including handling difficult conversations and ensuring a smooth transition for both the departing employee and your organization.
A Blueprint for Manager Effectiveness
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
Effective leadership is the cornerstone of a high-performing team, but it doesn’t come naturally to everyone. In this session, we’ll go beyond theory and provide practical strategies to empower your frontline managers. Learn how to cultivate essential leadership qualities such as problem-solving, empathy, and team-first thinking. Gain insights from real-world leadership experiences and discover how Paycor tools can help you develop and train your leaders for success.
Tough Situations, Difficult Conversations
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
We’ve all been there: The uncomfortable tension, sideways glances, and awkward silence when employee conflict arises. Conflict wears many faces and HR leaders are expected to handle all of it. Join us for a conversation with Paycor’s legal counsel for an interactive breakout session where we’ll navigate real-life examples of tough employee interactions.
It’s Just a Paycheck…
It’s Just a Paycheck…
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
Move beyond the “it’s just a paycheck” mindset and inspire true engagement in your employees. This session digs into the strategies managers can use to cultivate a sense of purpose and meaning in their teams. We’ll explore how to connect individual roles to the bigger picture, foster a culture of ownership and contribution, and ultimately create a more motivated and fulfilled workforce.
What Type of Leader Are You?
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
Good leaders are always striving to become better. This interactive workshop provides a framework for assessing your leadership style and identifying areas for development. We’ll explore different leadership approaches, facilitate peer-to-peer learning, and provide actionable strategies to enhance your leadership skills and create a more positive impact within your organization.
Future Proof Your HR Practices
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
The past few years have been a whirlwind for HR leaders. Economic uncertainty and rapid technological advancements have disrupted the workplace, demanding constant adaptation and innovation. Join us for this session where we’ll dissect these trends, explore their impact on HR, and provide you with actionable strategies to future-proof your teams and thrive in the face of ongoing change.
Peer Discussion: Share Your Leadership Best Practices
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
Don’t go it alone! Elevate your leadership skills with insights from your peers. This interactive discussion session offers a platform for HR leaders to exchange best practices, discuss real-world scenarios, and gain actionable takeaways. Come prepared to share your own experiences and learn from the successes of others.
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Training
Payroll, HR and Analytics Training
Track 1
How to Use Your Products: Payroll, HR, & Analytics
Payroll, HR & Analytics: This track is perfect for users who want to gain in-depth payroll and HR knowledge and skills. Choose from a variety of sessions covering both beginner and advanced topics in payroll, HR, and analytics.
Beginner Session Payroll (Part 1)
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
New to payroll? This beginner-friendly session covers the essentials, from understanding pay grids and creating earnings/deductions to processing payroll and setting up taxes correctly. Get the knowledge and skills you need to confidently manage your payroll processes.
Beginner Session Payroll (Part 2)
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
Mastering payroll involves more than just processing paychecks. This session explores critical areas like tax compliance, general ledger reconciliation, and managing remote employees. Learn how to handle common payroll challenges and ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Beginner Session HR (Part 1)
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
This beginner session provides a hands-on look at essential HR functions, including managing employee data, creating custom fields, creating forms and documents, and optimizing job management. Gain valuable skills to navigate your Paycor system with confidence.
Beginner Session HR & Reporting (Part 2)
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
Go beyond the basics of HR management. This session focuses on building custom reports with Report Builder, navigating access controls, and includes a demo showing how to track employee profile changes for valuable insights.
Advanced Session Paycor Analytics
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
Unlock the power of people data with Paycor Analytics! This advanced session explores the “why” and “how” of using analytics to drive strategic HR decisions. Discover how to navigate the platform, leverage AI-powered insights, and gain a deeper understanding of your workforce.
Advanced Session HR Workflows
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
Transform your HR operations with automated workflows. This advanced session provides a hands-on look at Paycor’s Tasks & Workflows features, including the latest updates. Learn how to design, implement, and optimize workflows to save time, reduce errors, and enhance productivity.
Advanced Session Payroll Corrections
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
Master the art of payroll corrections. This advanced session covers a range of important payroll skills, including processing manual checks and voids, managing stop payments and reversals, and tackling those tricky prior quarter corrections. Gain confidence in handling complex payroll scenarios.
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Talent Management Training
Track 2
How to Use Your Products: Talent Management & Development
This track is perfect for users who want to gain in-depth talent management and development knowledge and skills. Choose from a variety of sessions covering both beginner and advanced topics in career management, LMS, and compensation management.
Beginner Session Talent Development (Part 1)
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
Empower your employees with effective talent development strategies. This introductory session explores the core features of Paycor’s Talent Development platform, including the dashboard, configuration options, and objective setting. Learn how to drive employee growth and performance.
Beginner Session Talent Development (Part 2)
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
Take your talent development skills to the next level. This session builds on the fundamentals, exploring key features like 1:1 meetings, feedback mechanisms, recognition tools, and reporting capabilities. Learn how to foster a culture of continuous growth and development.
Beginner Session Paycor Paths + LMS
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
Empower your employees with targeted learning and development opportunities. This introductory session explores Paycor Paths and LMS, demonstrating how to assign training, track progress, and generate reports. Learn how to foster a culture of continuous learning and development within your organization.
Advanced Session Compensation Management
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
Drive employee engagement and retention with strategic compensation management. This advanced session explores Paycor’s Compensation Management solution, demonstrating how to make data-driven decisions, help ensure pay equity, and effectively communicate compensation strategies to attract and retain top talent.
Advanced Session Career Management
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
Empower your employees to reach their full potential with Paycor’s Career Management tools. This advanced session explores role templates, competencies, and people analytics to drive career development and engagement. Learn how to integrate career planning into performance reviews for a holistic approach to talent management.
Advanced Session Building Performance Reviews
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
Master the art of performance reviews with this hands-on session. We’ll walk you through a full lifecycle demo, exploring best practices for building effective reviews that drive employee growth and development. Gain valuable skills to conduct meaningful performance conversations.
Advanced Session + Career Management
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
Unlock the full potential of your workforce with strategic career management. This session explores Paycor’s Career Management solution, showcasing key features such as career pathing, mentorship programs, and skills gap analysis to help you align employee aspirations with organizational goals.
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Product
Beyond the Basics
Track 1
Beyond the Basics, Product Track 1
This track is designed for experienced Paycor users who want to maximize their investment in the platform and gain deeper insights into advanced features and best practices.
Interactive Workshop: Influence Paycor’s Product Roadmap
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
Help shape they Paycor Product Roadmap in this interactive workshop, led by Paycor’s senior product leaders.
You’ll meet and network with other Paycor customers while working in small groups to share ideas, prioritize key business challenges to solve, and vote on the top ways we’ll invest in your product to solve these problems.
HR Analytics: No Data Analytics Experience Necessary
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
Get ready to level up your HR game with Paycor Analytics! Join us for an exciting, informative, and educational breakout session where we’ll show you how to become an HR Analytics superhero, even if you’ve never dabbled in data analytics before. Unleash the power of HR analytics to make smarter decisions, supercharge your workforce, dazzle your C-suite, and have a blast while doing it!
Boost Employee Retention with Paycor Wallet and Earned Wage Access
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
Did you know that 100 million U.S. workers live paycheck to paycheck (source: Forbes)? With Paycor Wallet, you can empower your employees to take control of their financial well-being. This session will explore how offering earned wage access and comprehensive financial wellness resources—including budgeting tools, financial consulting, exclusive discounts, and goal-based savings—can significantly enhance your employee retention rates. Join us to discover how these features not only support your employees’ financial health but also foster loyalty and satisfaction within your organization.
Data Security: A Proactive Approach to Mitigating Risk
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
The security of your employees’ data is one of our top priorities. Learn how Paycor is keeping your data secure and hear from experts about some proactive steps to ensure you’re following all necessary security measures to protect your company. We will also cover new application and permissions security we’ve recently implemented.
Integrations Unleashed: Connecting People, Data, and Expertise
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
Companies are using 4X as many apps as they did seven years ago (Reforge) and 83% of organizations say product integrations is one of their top business priorities (Merge). We’ve heard you and we’re excited to introduce the Paycor Integration Platform!
Join this session to learn the three ways Paycor is investing in making it easy for our clients to integrate their Paycor suite with their other mission-critical tech stack.
Optimize Your Payroll
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
In this session, we’ll cover the latest product enhancements that can help you optimize Paycor’s flexible, award-winning payroll software. We will share best practices and cover add-on products available within our suite to empower you with practical knowledge that will help you become more efficient with your payroll process.
Mobile Innovations Ahead: 2025 Product Roadmap
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
Much like you need your technology to be flexible, so do your employees. This session will provide a deep-dive into Paycor’s mobile capabilities and share what’s coming!
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Product
Use Cases & Best Practices
Track 2
Use Case and Best Practices, Product Track 2
This track is perfect for HR professionals and business leaders who want to optimize their use of Paycor’s HCM platform. Attendees will also get a glimpse into the future of HR technology with sessions on AI and upcoming product enhancements.
From Good to Great: Mastering Talent Management for Retention and Growth
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
Ready to keep your top talent engaged and growing? Join us for this dynamic session where we’ll dive into proven strategies for managing talent through development opportunities, boosting employee satisfaction, and building a workplace culture that keeps people engaged. You’ll walk away with actionable tips to reduce turnover, foster continuous growth, and create a powerhouse workplace where employees are excited to stay and succeed!
Workforce Management Powering Team Effectiveness: Managing Employee Efficiency and Well-being
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
Explore how Paycor Workforce Management can help your leaders maintain productive, energized, and empowered teams using automation to manage workload forecasts, work assignments, and fair allocation of time.
High-Volume Hiring: Stress-free Recruitment at Scale
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
Join us as we explore the challenges of high-volume hiring, particularly in scenarios such as seasonal workforces or opening new locations. Unlock the strategies and tools to efficiently manage large-scale recruitment efforts, streamline processes, and help ensure high-quality hires while maintaining a positive candidate experience (and your sanity!) during peak hiring periods.
Tackling HR Challenges during Times of Organizational Growth
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
Organizational growth is both exciting and challenging since it means ensuring your technology is prepared to handle this increase. Whether you’re growing now or later, we’ll use this session to talk about fiscal planning for organizational changes to help ensure you’re prepared to adapt to these needs.
Paycor’s Evolving User Experience and AI
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
Join us for an exciting look into the future of work! Discover how Paycor is evolving its user experience and leveraging the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform the User Experience (UX) across our HCM platform. In this session, we’ll explore real-world examples of how AI is streamlining tasks, personalizing insights, and empowering users with intelligent automation.
Looking Ahead: Tax & Compliance in 2025
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
Join this session to explore enhancements we’ve made to our products to help you manage compliance, discover best practices, and learn more about upcoming changes in tax laws and compliance regulations.
Level-Up Your HR Operations with Paycor Professional Services
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
Take your HR Operations to the next level with Paycor’s expert-led professional services! Join this session to learn how you can take advantage of our various consulting offerings that help with items like optimizing your workflows to taking manual tasks off your plate.
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Broker
Broker Centric Strategy
Track 1
Broker-Centric Strategy
This track is tailor-made for Paycor broker partners. We’ll equip you with the knowledge and resources to maximize your client relationships and grow your business. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock your full partnership potential.
From Onboarding to Success: Paycor’s Mutual Client Journey
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
From the moment your clients begin their journey with Paycor, we’re committed to their success. This session explores our comprehensive approach to client engagement, including streamlined implementation, proactive support, dedicated Customer Success management, and strategic consulting services. Join us to discover how Paycor empowers you to deliver an exceptional client experience.
Future Focus: Market Trends and Strategic Direction
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
Gain a competitive edge! This session will examine key market trends influencing the HR technology landscape. We’ll discuss economic outlook, emerging technologies, and shifting workforce dynamics, and share how Paycor is strategically positioned to address these evolving needs.
From Vision to Value: How Paycor Sets Itself Apart
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
Go beyond the features and discover the driving force behind Paycor’s success. This session will explore Paycor’s unique point of view and how it shapes our solutions, our partnerships, and our commitment to your clients’ success.
Benefits in Focus: A Client-Centric Perspective
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
Gain valuable insights from clients on the front lines! This panel discussion brings together HR and benefits leaders from Paycor customers to share their experiences and best practices for meeting the evolving benefits needs of today’s workforce. This session will feature a live Q&A, giving you the opportunity to get your specific questions answered.
The Future of Partnerships Panel: Channel Trends and Insights
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
Join us for a dynamic discussion on the evolving landscape of channel partnerships. This interactive panel session brings together Paycor leaders and broker partners to explore the latest trends and share valuable insights. This is your opportunity to share your perspectives, learn from industry experts, and connect with fellow brokers.
Unlocking Partnership Potential: Your Voice, Your Success
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Speakers: Name and Name
This session is all about you, our valued partner. Join us for an informative and engaging session where you can learn about the latest updates to our Partner Success organization and Loyalty Program.
Don’t miss this opportunity to make your voice heard and strengthen your partnership with Paycor!