(81) Simplifying Compliance, Payroll, Benefits + Workforce Management

8.30am – 9.30am MST, 5 March 2027 ‐ 1 hour

Room: Red Rock 2

Workshop Sessions

Charter school leaders are expected to navigate an increasingly complex mix of HR, payroll, benefits, compliance, and workforce challenges—all while keeping their focus on educating students.

This interactive workshop examines how fragmented administrative systems can create hidden costs, organizational risks, and unnecessary burdens. Using real-world charter school examples, explore how an integrated workforce management strategy can improve efficiency, consistency, and employee support.

Participants will learn to:

Identify operational risks: Recognize common HR, payroll, benefits, and compliance challenges and their financial implications.
Evaluate workforce management models: Compare fragmented and integrated approaches, including their advantages and trade-offs.
Support staff satisfaction and retention: Explore streamlined services, competitive benefits, and responsive employee support.
Strengthen leadership oversight: Assess workforce-related risks, compliance readiness, and operational effectiveness.

Leave with a framework for evaluating your school's workforce management approach and identifying opportunities to reduce administrative complexity.