Payroll Congress Speakers
The Perfect Blend of Education, Insight, and Motivation
is at Payroll Congress!
Payroll Congress brings you an exciting mix of speakers ensuring a perfect balance of education, information, and motivation. Learn from top payroll professionals as they share their insights, and keynote speakers that will motivate you to take your career to new heights. Whether you’re here to gain practical knowledge or be inspired, this event promises a well-rounded experience that will leave you empowered and ready to excel in the world of payroll.
Keynote Speakers
Opening General Session
Unlocking Possibility With the REINVENT•ABLE Mindset
Nataly Kogan
Transformation Expert, Best-Selling Author, and Former Tech CEO
In a world of relentless change, resilience is no longer enough. To lead, thrive, and innovate in this new era, there’s one essential skill every person and team must develop: the ability to reinvent. Reinvention isn’t just a response to disruption—it’s the meta-skill of our time. Amid constant uncertainty and change, your ability to reinvent is your greatest advantage.
During this session, Nataly shares her science-backed REINVENT•ABLE™ Mindset: a practical framework to help individuals and organizations grow through uncertainty, unlock possibility, and turn change into a catalyst for innovation. Drawing from her inspiring journey—from refugee, to tech CEO, to best-selling author and artist—Nataly reveals the five core mindset shifts that separate those who evolve and thrive from those who stay stuck in fear, doubt, and resistance.
FOS: Personal Development/1.0 RCH/1.0 CPE credit
Sponsored by: 
Future of Work and Pay General Session
Zconomy: Decoding What Drives the Gen Z Workforce
Jason Dorsey
President of The Center for Generational Kinetics and Best-Selling Author
Generation Z is the fastest-growing, most influential, and most misunderstood generation of employees. They have related differently with technology, navigated a global pandemic at a defining life stage, and upended employment from recruiting to retention. Accurately understanding and being able to connect, inspire, lead, and grow with this complex generation is essential for leaders to future-proof their businesses and fuel growth.
In this insights-filled, research-backed session, attendees will gain a clear understanding of Gen Z by exploring original research that solves the challenge facing leaders by separating myth from truth about Gen Z. Learn surprising data from Jason’s multi-year State of Gen Z® study, featured in major media around the world, and discover specific strategies that will drive measurable results in your organizations.
FOS: Personnel/Human Resources/1.0 RCH/1.0 CPE credit
Sponsored by: 
Closing General Session
It’s A Funny Thing: How Laughter Connects People and Cultivates Engagement
Scott Bloom
Corporate Entertainer, Comedian, and Author
This veteran comedian delivers a keynote experience unlike any other. Through laugh-out-loud comedy and dynamic audience interaction, Scott reveals how humor disarms, unites, and energizes teams while breaking down communication barriers.
Attendees will discover practical strategies for moving past surface-level interactions to build authentic connections with colleagues, clients, and customers. Scott’s unique blend of entertainment and insight delivers actionable takeaways on encouraging open collaboration and reinforcing key business messages in memorable ways. You’ll leave not only thoroughly entertained but also equipped with new approaches to networking with greater purpose and engaging more meaningfully in your professional relationships.
FOS: Personnel/Human Resources/1.0 RCH/1.0 CPE credit
Industry Speakers
Hear inspiring stories and lessons learned from experienced professionals who have excelled in the payroll industry.
Linda Pappillion, CPP
Assistant Director, Payroll Production
University of California – Office of the President
With over 25 years of experience in payroll, Linda is known for driving compliance, improving payroll efficiency, and aligning HR systems with strategic business goals. She will be featured on the main stage to share the influences that drove her passion for payroll and advanced her career. Through relatable stories, her journey will highlight the importance of recognizing the human component behind the paycheck.
Jamie Phillips, CPP
Senior Account Manager, Workforce Management
Infor
Jamie is a PAYO Special Recognition Award recipient and has more than 20 years of experience in Human Capital and Workforce Management. In his featured speech, he will share how his calling to teach directed his payroll career and led him to be a trusted advisor in the industry. His story will inspire payroll professionals to embrace lifelong learning and build effective partnerships.
Event Hosts
Dan Maddux
Executive Director
PayrollOrg
Jim Medlock, CPP
President
PayrollOrg
Ginnette Clark, CPP
Immediate Past President
PayrollOrg
Revised 10/24/25