Hadlock, 51, has been a key figure at the cloud-software firm since 2012. Having served as chief client officer since October 2024, his elevation to president signals a consolidation of operational leadership under a single executive. According to the company, Hadlock will now oversee the core functions of the business as it continues to scale its digital payroll and HR services.

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The move allows Chad Richison to focus on the broader strategic direction of Paycom Software while retaining his titles as chairman and CEO. Richison had previously held the president title alongside his other executive roles. By appointing Hadlock as the principal operating officer, the company is formalizing a leadership structure designed to handle increasingly complex operational demands.

Hadlock’s decade-long tenure provides a foundation of stability for the firm’s workforce and client base. His transition into the presidency is effective immediately, as Shane Hadlock looks to maintain the firm's growth trajectory in the competitive human-capital-management sector.