September 14-16
Kimpton Santo San Antonio - Riverwalk
San Antonio, TX 78305

Program Overview

This conference presents next-generation training through four different transformational certificate programs. Ideal for U.S. and global payroll professionals in a management role and want to increase their leadership skills, or professionals who aspire to be leaders within their organization.

In addition to the certificate programs, Payroll Leaders Conference includes three general sessions, the prestigious Prism Award Presentation Luncheon, and a Networking Cocktail Reception.

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Choose one of four Certificate Programs offered in 2026

• Payroll System Selection and Implementation
  Speaker: Susan Judah, CPP, SPHR, Senior Functional Consultant, Workday
• Strategic Payroll Practices
  Speaker: Linda Werts, CPP, Director of Payroll Training, PayrollOrg
• The Art and Science of Building Strong Vendor Alliances
  Speaker: Stephanie Salavejus, CPP, Vice President & COO, PenSoft
• Managing Payroll Operations Across the Globe
  Speaker: Mary Holland, CPP, Global Payroll Advisor

Agenda & Speakers

9/14 - Opening General Session

Speaker: Pegine
Team Pegine

"Strategic Leadership: Leading and Thinking Strategically in the Middle of Chaos"

What if chaos wasn't the problem – but the proving ground? This high-energy session equips leaders to think clearly, decide boldly, and lead strategically when everything feels urgent, loud, and fast-moving. Using Pegine's proven 4-Lens Strategic Thinking Model, leaders learn how to cut through noise, prioritize what truly matters, and create calm in motion – not by slowing down, but by getting sharper. This session is practical, engaging, and immediately actionable – designed for leaders who must deliver results while navigating pressure, complexity, and constant change.

Strategic leadership isn't about having all the answers. It's about asking better questions-faster.

9/14 - General Session

Speaker: Pegine
Team Pegine

"Communicating with Command Presence: How Leaders Speak So Others Listen"

Your strategy is only as strong as the way you communicate it. This session teaches leaders how to communicate with command presence-so their words inspire trust, alignment, and action. Using Pegine's powerful P.A.C.E. Framework (Purpose, Action, Clarity, Energy), participants learn how to deliver messages that are clear, confident, calm, and compelling-especially under pressure. This is not about sounding louder. It's about sounding certain.

When leaders speak with command presence, people don't just listen – they move.

9/15 - Prism Award Presentation Luncheon

9/15 - Closing General Session

Speaker: Carolyn Hayden-Garner
Global Executive, Tesla

"Leadership Under Pressure: The Invisible Systems That Determine Trust, Accuracy, and Accountability in Organizations"

Your operation is only as dependable as the system behind it. This session teaches leaders how to identify and strengthen the invisible frameworks that govern trust, accuracy, and accountability, especially when the pressure is high.

When leaders master the invisible systems that drive success, people don’t just trust the process; they trust the organization, its purpose, and its leadership.

9/15 - Networking Cocktail Reception 5:00 p.m.

2026 Pricing

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What Others Are Saying

“The Payroll Leaders Conference is a great opportunity for leaders of all levels to meet and compare their specific talents, opportunities and challenges. The intimate setting provides attendees with the opportunity to improve their payroll operations and set them up for success.”
– Cari Breitinger CPP
Director – HRIS and Payroll, North America
Belfor

“As my first experience with PayrollOrg training, the Payroll Leaders Conference left me fired up and proud to be a payroll professional. I left this event feeling recharged, refueled, and ready to take my Payroll team to the next level.
– Joshua Hardwick
Global Payroll Manager
Dragados USA, INC

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Hotel Accommodations

Kimpton Santo San Antonio - Riverwalk
431 S. Alamo Street
San Antonio, TX 78305

Guest Room Rate: $249.00 Single/Double, $269.00 Triple, $289.00 Quad Occupancy, plus applicable taxes, currently 18.53%
Reservations: Online
Phone: Central Reservations +1-855-546-7866 Identify as part of Group – PLC or Payroll Leaders Conference.
Cut off date: August 20, 2026

Please note: Hotel room reservations are the sole responsibility of the individual. PayrollOrg is not responsible for any issues related to reservations that the individual makes directly with the hotel. This includes final payments or adjustments.

Credit Information

Earn up to 16.0 Recertification Credit Hours (RCHs), 1.6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), or 19.0 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits when attending this program. Delivery Method: Group-Live. Program Level: Overview. No prerequisites or advance preparation required. See individual programs for CPE Fields of Study.

Event Policies

Please read our Event Policies regarding registration, transfers, substitutions, cancellations, refunds, Code of Conduct, Attendee Liability and Waiver of Claims, and consent to use your photograph and contact information.

Please be sure to verify your session before purchasing.
A $55 administrative fee will be assessed for each transfer/substitution.