HR.com Appoints Brent Skinner as Executive Community Leader for Future of Payroll and Workforce Management

HR.com, the largest network of human resources professionals, has appointed Brent Skinner as its executive community leader for the Future of Payroll and Workforce Management. In this role, Skinner will serve as HR.com's industry analyst covering payroll, human resources information system and workforce management, bringing his extensive expertise in human capital management to enhance HR resources and strategies. The appointment represents a significant development in the professional HR community's efforts to optimize payroll practices and prepare for the evolving future of work.

Skinner's vision for the position involves creating a dynamic environment where payroll professionals can connect, collaborate, and share knowledge to identify industry challenges and develop innovative solutions. He has also joined HR.com's Future of Payroll advisory board, where he will work with thought leaders to establish standards, research topics, common metrics, and necessary education. The initiative aims to empower payroll practitioners to excel in their roles while advancing the profession as a whole through improved resources and strategies.

Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com, stated that Skinner's expertise will strategically support HR leaders in navigating payroll solutions and capabilities while guiding global payroll providers in creating more effective and innovative products. This leadership appointment reinforces HR.com's commitment to driving progress and delivering value to both HR and payroll communities. The organization, which serves over 2 million HR professionals, continues to strengthen its position as a leading resource for human resources education, research, and professional development through initiatives like this appointment.

Skinner brings nearly 20 years of experience in human capital management, including podcasting, public speaking, vendor analysis, research, and comprehensive content development. His background includes founding Open Window Strategies LLC, leading the industry analyst practice for 3Sixty Insights, serving as technology editor for HRO Today, and working as an industry analyst at Nucleus Research. Skinner has also worked on the vendor side with companies such as isolved, Cornerstone, and Dayforce, partnering with executives in product marketing, evangelism, content creation, sales enablement, and thought leadership development.

The appointment comes at a critical time when organizations worldwide are facing increasing complexity in payroll management, workforce optimization, and human resources technology integration. By leveraging Skinner's extensive knowledge of the competitive landscape in human capital management, HR.com aims to address these challenges through collaborative problem-solving and innovation development. The initiative represents a proactive approach to preparing HR and payroll professionals for future workforce demands while establishing industry standards that can benefit organizations across various sectors.