Event Details

Register via the link below:

http://rockford.shrm.org/forms/rockford-area-may-2026-membership-meeting

AGENDA:

8:00-8:15:   Register and light breakfast provided
8:15-8:20:   Welcome from the Board
8:20-8:30:   Word from Sponsor - Paylocity  
8:30-10:00:   Presentation

PRESENTATION INFORMATION: 

At the Table Together: HR Meets Local Government

Join Rockford Area SHRM for a timely and impactful conversation bringing HR professionals and local government leaders together to explore collaboration, workforce challenges, and community growth.

This special panel discussion will feature Mayor Tom McNamara and other government officials, offering attendees the opportunity to hear directly from those shaping policy and economic development at the local and state levels. Participants will gain valuable insights into how public policy intersects with workplace issues, talent development, and organizational decision‑making—while also engaging in meaningful dialogue with public‑sector leaders.

PRESENTERS: 

Mayor Tom McNamara 

Tom McNamara is the 41st Mayor of Rockford, Illinois, having first taken office on May 1, 2017. He is the son of former Mayor John McNamara, who served from 1981 to 1989. Prior to his mayoral tenure, Tom represented Rockford’s east and west sides, as well as downtown, as the 3rd Ward Alderman. ​Mayor McNamara holds a Bachelor of Science in sociology and criminology and a master’s degree in nonprofit administration, both from John Carroll University in Cleveland. He and his wife, Sarah, reside in the Churchill’s Grove neighborhood with their two children. ​Mayor McNamara serves on various boards, including the Illinois Municipal League Board of Directors, the Rockford Area Economic Development Council, and the Workforce Connection Board. In April 2021, he was re-elected unopposed for a second term, and in April 2025, he secured a third term with 78% of the vote. 

Sponsor: Paylocity 

About Our Sponsor

Paylocity is a leading provider of cloud‑based payroll and human capital management (HCM) solutions designed to help organizations streamline processes, improve the employee experience, and support compliance. Serving businesses of all sizes, Paylocity offers tools for payroll, HR, benefits administration, time and labor, talent management, and employee engagement—all within a single, unified platform for the modern workforce.

Here’s What Sets Paylocity Apart

Paylocity delivers first-to-market innovations that solve complex challenges and drive business outcomes for our more than 40,000 clients. Building on our award-winning HCM suite, we’re unifying work across HR, Finance, and IT into one connected experience so organizations can stop piecing things together and start moving forward faster. With a focus on the future, our solutions push the boundaries of traditional HR and finance technology to streamline processes, boost efficiency, simplify spend management, and deliver seamless, intuitive experiences to make leaders, administrators, and employees more productive.

www.Paylocity.com

The Rockford Area contact for Paylocity is Maureen Hagen, MHagen@Paylocity.com

Here is our latest Paylocity Brochure

Check out our Podcast: https://thehrmixtape.com/

We look forward to seeing you there!

Rockford Area SHRM is a professional association serving the greater Rockford area. We are dedicated to professional development and building community for individuals who regularly engage in some aspect of the human resources profession.

The mission of Rockford Area SHRM is to advance the human resources professional by providing opportunities to share best practices through experiences, education and networking.

Members of the Rockford Area SHRM are able to attend most events at no additional cost. You will find events at https://rockford.shrm.org/. Be sure to register for events through the website.