Event Details

North Star SHRM will be hosting a virtual education session titled: 

OBBBA Explained: Understanding the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" A Practical Review & Guide to be Ready for this Legislation

by Mary Simmons & Mike Vannoy, Asure Software

This is a virtual presentation via Zoom on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. All North Star SHRM members are invited to attend. There is no cost to attend. 

For the meeting link, log into North Star SHRM website and click on "Virtual Meeting Log-in" on the left side under Meetings & Events.

The target audience for this seminar is HR professionals and business owners.

Session Description:

This session provides a practical review of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) and its potential implications for employers and HR professionals. Designed to move beyond high-level legislative summaries, the discussion will focus on how the bill may affect business operations, workforce management, and employee compensation. Participants will gain clarity on key provisions, particularly those related to tipped wages and overtime—and will leave with actionable guidance to help their organizations prepare for implementation, compliance, and communication with employees.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Learn what, who, and how this bill affects businesses
2. Understand what no federal taxes on tipped and overtime portion of OBBBA means for your employees
3. Prepare your HR functions for OBBBA

Speaker Bios:

Mary Simmons serves as the Vice President of HR Compliance at Asure Software, a prominent national Human Capital Management provider listed on the stock exchange. With over three decades of dedicated experience in HR, Mary leads a team of more than 30 HR Consultants, delivering comprehensive HR services across the country. Previously, she held the role of Director of HR Consulting at a prestigious firm with a rich history spanning six decades.

Mary holds esteemed HR certifications from both SHRM and HRCI, complemented by her role as a Disc Certified trainer. She collaborates closely with organizations nationwide, specializing in fostering growth, ensuring legal compliance, and safeguarding against litigation risks under local, state, and federal employment laws. Mary's expertise extends to maximizing employee productivity and engagement, pivotal for driving organizational success.

In addition to her corporate leadership, Mary enriches the academic community as an adjunct professor at New York Institute of Technology, where she oversees the SHRM HR Certification program. She has also instructed corporate education courses at Farmingdale University, further enhancing her reputation as an influential educator and mentor.

A sought-after speaker, Mary, frequently addresses conferences, networking groups, and organizations on critical HR topics such as policy development, compliance strategies, and enhancing employee engagement. She serves as the co-chair of the Long Island HR group, founded and chairs the Women’s Innovative Networking group, and contributes to the Long Island board of Ellevate, a prominent national women’s networking organization.

Mary earned her BS in Human Resources from the University of Delaware, underscoring her commitment to academic excellence and professional advancement in HR management.

Mike Vannoy is a Human Capital Management (HCM) and technology leader with nearly three decades of experience helping small and midsized businesses navigate the complex realities of managing people. As Chief Marketing Officer at Asure Software—a publicly traded HCM firm serving more than 100,000 businesses nationwide—Mike brings a unique combination of operational, entrepreneurial, and strategic expertise to the evolving world of HR.

Mike’s career spans hands-on experience selling and implementing payroll, HR, time and labor, and benefits solutions; founding and scaling a nationally recognized marketing agency focused on the HCM industry; and serving on executive teams and advisory boards for high-growth small businesses. This multifaceted background enables him to see workforce challenges through the eyes of both the employer and the technologist, giving him a rare, practical perspective on what drives employer success.

At Asure, Mike plays a central leadership role in shaping the company’s product and go-to-market strategy, including launching new tax credit programs, expanding financial services offerings, and building high-performing revenue teams. His work has contributed significantly to Asure’s rapid growth and to the development of solutions that help businesses attract talent, stay compliant, and increase productivity in a tight labor market.

A respected speaker and educator, Mike hosts Mission to Grow, a podcast featuring experts across HR, payroll, finance, and workforce technology. His content reaches millions across digital platforms and is known for cutting through political noise, media bias, and industry hype to reveal the real economic and demographic forces reshaping the American workforce.

Mike holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin–Platteville and remains deeply committed to helping entrepreneurs and business leaders build stronger, more resilient organizations through smarter people strategy and better use of technology.