


Payroll Congress Testimonials

"As a first-time attendee at Payroll Congress, I was blown away by the content covered in the sessions. I have attended several conferences over the years but never have I felt such value as I have from Payroll Congress. Networking with easy, and I felt prepared for what to expect with the help of PayrollOrg's "Know Before You Go" resources and The Payroll Congress Blog, where other attendees were posting tips, tricks and helpful questions before the event!"
– Anita Groninger
HR Coordinator
Alloya Corp Federal Credit Union

"Attending Payroll Congress was an incredibly valuable experience. The depth of learning opportunities, combined with the ability to network with other payroll professionals, provided meaningful insights that I can bring back to strengthen our payroll processes and support continuous improvement within the team. Thank you!"
– Paula Kay Gast
Dr. Payroll Supervisor
Heartland Dental
"Each year I attend Payroll Congress to get all the up-to-date information that has changed in the year since I last attended, but I find I leave the event with so much more! I even connect with new payroll professionals that become long-time friends. Payroll Congress is the refresher needed to bring back the excitement into our daily task as a payroll professional."
– Irene Carragena, CPP
Payroll Specialist
Hampton Roads Sanitation District


"Payroll Congress is absolutely worth attending, regardless of your experience level in payroll. The sessions themselves are valuable, but the biggest impact for me came from the conversations happening in between — at breakfast before sessions, during lunches, and throughout the conference. Being able to exchange knowledge, discuss best practices, and hear how other payroll professionals are navigating the growing complexity of our industry was incredibly insightful and reaffirming."
– Chelsea Oswalt
Payroll Manager
Thyssenkrupp Materials NA
"Payroll Congress is one of the most valuable experiences in our industry because it reminds you that you're never solving payroll challenges alone. Someone else in the room has faced the exact same issue you're dealing with and they're not only willing to share how they solved it, but eager to help you succeed. The collaboration, insight, and sense of community are truly invaluable!"
– Kris Armstrong, CPP
Sr. Director Payroll
Viant Technology

"Payroll Congress was an amazing experience—intense and demanding, but deeply inspiring. I gained so much knowledge and left feeling energized about the future of payroll."
– Cristal Davis, CPP
Payroll Benefits & HR Manager
Hoosier Energy REC

"There is no better opportunity for payroll professionals of any level to come together with several thousand like-minded colleagues to learn, share, and network. It is an invaluable experience that I would highly recommend to any and all that are able to attend."
– Jeremy Whittlesey, CPP
Payroll Administrator
Eugene Water & Electric Board

"Congress is an excellent opportunity to connect with peers and learn from one another. There is a wealth of knowledge all in one place. Everyone is always so friendly and willing to share."
– Tamika Carden, CPP
Manager, Payroll Tax and Accounting
Tenneco, Inc.