How to Convince Leadership it’s Time for a New HRIS

Is Your HRIS slowing you down?

Leadership rarely sees the pain points you deal with inside your HRIS. To them, it’s “good enough”, even if it’s clunky, outdated, and slowing everything (and everyone) down.

So how do you make the case for change when the decision-makers aren’t feeling the friction?

In this session, we’ll break down how to build a strong business case, translate HR needs into leadership priorities, and navigate the objections that often block tech upgrades.

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You’ll learn:

• The internal red flags leaders can’t ignore, and how to surface them
• What metrics actually move decision-makers
• Understanding HRIS pricing, and how to present cost vs. savings clearly
• Addressing risks and objections from leadership
• Tips for navigating timing, budget cycles, and competing priorities

Whether you're already evaluating new systems or trying to get the conversation started, this session will help you approach it with clarity, confidence, and the right support.

Our expert panel includes:

Jeff Waldman | Founder - Driving Growth in HR & Work Tech

Jeff is the founder of ScaleHR, where he helps HR, Recruiting, Work Tech startups and SMBs grow their brand and impact. With 25+ years in HR, leadership, and entrepreneurship, Jeff blends bold ideas with real-world practicality. He’s also the brains behind SocialHRCamp, a global event series where HR pros dive into the future of work. When he’s not leading strategy or talking talent, he’s coaching his kids’ sports teams or chasing fresh powder on his snowboard, and still convinced he’s got one or two tricks left in him.

Robert St-Jacques | VP of People for Apera AI

Robert St-Jacques is a seasoned global HR executive, international employment lawyer, HR professor, and HR Tech advisor/investor with over 30 years of experience. He has created, led, and/or optimized HR and Legal functions across 5 continents, 13 countries, and 9 industries. He has successfully executed over 42 HR technology implementations covering ERP, HRIS, ATS, LMS, AI, and analytics systems, delivering enhanced scalability and operational efficiency.

​Facilitated by Phil Strazzulla, Founder of SelectSoftware Reviews

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More Attendee Perks

• ​Live Q&A with startup HR experts
• ​All registrants receive a Session Takeaways doc with a recap and curated resources
• ​This event is pre-approved for 1 HRCI & SHRM recertification credit

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