Dayna J. Reum

Dayna J. Reum currently serves as the Director of Payroll Operations at Ann & Robert Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, bringing over 17 years of extensive experience in the payroll field. Her journey began as a payroll clerk at a small company in Tucson, and she progressed to become a Payroll Team Leader at Honeywell Inc. during her tenure there. Dayna earned her FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) through the American Payroll Association while at Honeywell, where she also received several merit awards for Customer Service and Acquisitions and Divestitures.

Dayna is not only an accomplished professional but also a dedicated educator. She has shared her expertise by teaching at the Metro Phoenix American Payroll Association meetings and the Arizona State Payroll Conference. Covering a range of topics, including Payroll Basics, Global/Cultural Awareness, Immigration Basics for the Payroll Professional, Multi-State and Local Taxation, Quality Control for Payroll, and International and Canadian payroll, Dayna showcases her commitment to advancing knowledge in the payroll field.

In addition to her teaching and professional achievements, Dayna holds the CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) designation from the APA. She actively contributes to the National American Payroll Association, serving on the National Strategic Leadership Task Force and the Government Affairs Task Force, specifically the PA Local tax subcommittee. Dayna has received a Citation of Merit for her service and is a Gold Pin member of the APA. Beyond her payroll accomplishments, Dayna is certified in HR hiring and firing practices and holds a Six-Sigma Greenbelt. Her multifaceted expertise and contributions make her a distinguished professional in the payroll and HR domains.