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Join us for an interactive panel discussion discussing the transformative impact of AI on the compensation and HR industries, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize everything from salary benchmarking and pay equity analysis to personalized benefits and predictive retention strategies.
Key topics include AI's ability to identify and mitigate biases in pay structures, forecast future compensation needs, and streamline administrative processes, ultimately freeing HR teams to focus on higher-value, human-centric initiatives and fostering a more equitable and efficient workplace. However, the discussion will also touch on the critical need for robust data governance, ethical AI implementation to prevent the perpetuation of existing biases, and the importance of upskilling HR professionals to leverage these new tools effectively.
Speakers
Sean Luitjens, VP of Product Strategy at Salary.com
Dr. Shayna Cooke, Chief People Officer, Dominion Payroll
Katerina Rodriguez, Director, Future of Work Strategy at ADP
Sean Luitjens, VP of Product Strategy at Salary.com
Sean Luitjens is the Vice President of Product Strategy at Salary.com
Sean has an extensive background working in strategic roles across organizations holding positions in Product Development, System Architecture, Global Sales, Corporate Strategy, Marketing, Benchmarking, and M&A.
Prior to Salary.com, Sean held leadership positions at Visier, Korn Ferry, AIRINC, and a Principal at Mercer, where he managed the global benefits benchmarking business. His background also includes Monster as the Director of Product Strategy, and a Product Development for the interactive businesses of Fidelity Capital. Additionally, Sean also serves on the board of directors for two additional non-profit organizations.
Sean has worked with clients and partners as well as spoken on a wide range of topics including but not limited to total rewards, pay equity, global mobility, recruitment, compensation and benefits methodology and trends, as well as merger & acquisition strategies. When not working, Sean can likely be found in the great outdoors hitting the trails, climbing, or partaking in a triathlon; in general attempting to not grow up.
Dr. Shayna Cooke, Chief People Officer, Dominion Payroll
Dr. Shayna Cooke is the Chief People Officer at Dominion Payroll, where she leads People & Culture, Learning & Development, Client Experience, Marketing, and enterprise AI transformation. She has helped scale the organization from under 100 to over 250 employees while strengthening leadership pipelines, improving retention, and driving operational excellence. A recognized voice at the intersection of people and technology, Shayna focuses on AI as an operating model—implementing both built and purchased solutions to increase efficiency, expand capacity, reduce errors, and enhance client outcomes. Her work is grounded in a practical framework—Ideate, Implement, Manage, Measure—that helps organizations move from experimentation to sustained impact. With a background spanning education, consulting, coaching, and executive leadership, she is known for translating complex ideas into actionable strategies that help leaders navigate the future of work with clarity and confidence.
Katerina Rodriguez, Director, Future of Work Strategy at ADP
Katerina is visionary innovation leader, AI enthusiast, and Future of Work strategist with over 20 years of global experience in HR transformation, digital product development, and human capital strategy consulting. As Director of Future of Work Strategy at ADP, she advises C-suite leaders on leveraging AI, agile models, and emerging technologies to redesign the workplace and optimize talent strategy. With a deep background spanning Mercer, startups, and international consulting, Katerina is also a certified Agile HR Practitioner and a U.S. patent holder in talent assessment platforms. Her global perspective (shaped by roles in Athens, London, New York, and now Richmond) fuels her passion for building equitable, human-centered, and resilient organizations.
