HR Virtual Summit | Systems and Technology

9.00am | Welcome
Te Radar, MC

9.10am | HR System Insights with Melissa 
Melissa Clarke-Renyolds, Futurist & Professional Director

Join Melissa as she sets the scene for our Summit with a presentation that provides a practical behind the scenes look at the world of HR systems. Drawing from her unique experiences as both a vendor and a purchaser, Melissa will share invaluable lessons on avoiding common mistakes, choosing the right system, and understanding the age of integration.

In this session, you'll learn how to decode technical lingo to negotiate like a pro, understand the hidden signals in vendor communication, and ensure your projects come in on time and on budget. Discover why the CFO often has the final say over the CPO in HRIS decisions and how to navigate this dynamic effectively. Attendees will leave Melissa’s session understanding how HR need to engage with technology in their organisation, what are some pitfalls to avoid and what does the future hold. 

9.50am  |  Overview of How to do a needs assessment
Jacinta Schultz, Technology Transformation Lead, HRNZ

Needs Assessment Guide: Learn how to assess and identify your organisation's system requirements with expert guidance.

10.30am  |  Morning tea

10.50am  |  NZ Market Systems Overview
Jane Ward, Founder & CEO, Tomorrow’s People

Jane will provide valuable insights into the diverse range of HR systems available in the New Zealand market and the state of the market today.  

Due to a programme change HRNZ will provide additional information on our vendor review after the Summit.

11.05am  |  Essential Tips and Tricks for Selecting HR Technology
Jane Ward, Founder & CEO, Tomorrow’s People

When statistics tell us so many technology implementations go wrong, selecting the right HR technology has become a critical task for HR professionals. 

This presentation aims to demystify the process of choosing the most suitable HR technologies that align with organizational goals, enhance efficiency, and improve employee engagement. Attendees will gain insights into the latest trends in HR technology, practical tips for evaluating and selecting software, and strategies to avoid common pitfalls.

Objectives:

• To present a step-by-step guide for the evaluation, selection, and implementation of HR technologies.
• To discuss common challenges and pitfalls in selecting HR technologies and how to overcome them.
• To highlight real-world success stories and lessons learned from various organizations.

11.45am  |  Vendor Breakout Sessions - run concurrently

Choose from six leading vendors one session to attend, as they provide an overview of their HRIS product, followed by an interactive Q&A session.  All attendees will have access to the recordings post-event.

Employment Hero

Join us as we discuss Employment Hero's powerful HR and payroll software that simplifies employee management, streamlines compliance and empowers businesses with recruitment, onboarding, engagement and retention tools. From our AI-driven recruitment tool, SmartMatch, to our paperless processes - we'll show how our HRIS is tailored to the Kiwi market.

Frontier Software

Kia ora! Ready to make HR a breeze? Join our session at the HRNZ Virtual Summit and see how Frontier Software's HRIS can help with recruitment, onboarding, performance management, payroll, and more. Perfect for HR and Payroll Leads in companies with over 100 employees across all industries. We’ve got the tools to make your HR headaches disappear!

HiBob

Have you met Bob?  Join us for an interactive session as we take you through our modern and award-winning HCM, Bob, and dive into the key features of the platform that will help you:

• Make onboarding simpler (and more exciting) than ever
• Keep global teams connected and engaged
• Conduct 360° performance reviews 
• Streamline HR tasks and automate processes
• Make data-driven decisions

Learn how we support New Zealand businesses to improve productivity, efficiency and employee engagement.

Humanforce

Humanforce provides the market leading employee-centred, intelligent and compliant HCM suite for frontline and flexible workforces, offering highly configurable, best-in-one Workforce Management (WFM), HR, Payroll and Wellbeing - without compromise. Humanforce stands at the forefront of HCM innovation, providing mid-to-large-sized businesses with the tools and capabilities necessary to thrive in the modern workforce landscape. Humanforce offers an intelligent, cloud-based platform for employers and managers, and a user-friendly mobile app specifically designed for employees in their flow of work. Our vision is to make work easier and life better, join us at our session to find out how we bring that vision to life.

Workday

Deliver the greatest possible impact by making your workforce the star of the show with Workday. See how our AI-embedded capabilities help you make, fast confident decisions to keep your employees empowered, engaged, and primed to perform. Powered by AI, our personalised and intuitive experiences keep people engaged at every step in their careers. Empower, support, connect, and inspire your entire workforce with our experience solutions. Learn how 649 Australian and New Zealand customers including Air New Zealand, Bunnings and the Salvation Army trust Workday in our dedicated HRNZ session.

12.15pm | Lunch

12.55pm  |  Building an Effective HR Technology Roadmap 
Louise Arnold, Project Manager, Tomorrow’s People

As organizations continue to evolve in the digital age, the role of HR technology in driving efficiency, engagement, and strategic advantage has never been more critical. This presentation provides a comprehensive guide to creating an HR technology roadmap that aligns with organizational objectives, adapts to the changing workforce, and leverages technology for maximum impact. Attendees will learn how to assess current technological capabilities, identify future needs, and develop a phased plan for HR technology investments that support growth and innovation.

Objectives:

• To outline the importance and benefits of having a strategic HR technology roadmap.
• To guide attendees through the process of assessing current HR technology landscapes and identifying gaps and opportunities.
• To provide frameworks for prioritizing HR technology initiatives and investments based on business impact and feasibility.
• To offer strategies for stakeholder engagement, change management, and roadmap implementation.
• To explore case studies and best practices in HR technology planning and execution.

1.35pm  |  Case Study Showcase - Les Mills
Lara Prentice, Head of People and Performance, Les Mills 

Gain invaluable insights from an organisation who has undertaken the implementation of a new HRIS system.  Hear first-hand Les Mills journey, what they discovered, what they achieved and what advice they would give anyone starting out. 

If you’re at the start of a journey around people systems or reviewing your people experience as a whole and needing change, from Lara's session you’ll gain some practical tips around how to approach it and some of the lessons Lara has learnt along the way. At HR events we often see presentations from large corporates with big teams and deep pockets, which are inspiring, but sometimes feel unachievable if you’re not in a large organisation. Lara hopes in this session you’ll gain some insights in how to transform your people experience with a lean team and tight budgets.  

2.05pm  |  Event wrap and en