Michael Krengel

About Michael Krengel

With over 15 years of experience in sales and human capital management, I help organizations improve the way they manage, support, and engage their people. As an HCM Account Executive at Paylocity, I work with companies across a wide range of industries and sizes to evaluate, implement, and optimize technology that aligns with their operational goals, culture, and growth strategy.My focus is helping businesses simplify complex HR and payroll processes, reduce administrative burden, improve the employee and manager experience, and create more efficient, scalable systems. Whether the challenge is automation, compliance, process improvement, or long-term workforce strategy, I work to identify practical solutions that drive real business impact.I take pride in being a trusted resource to the organizations I work with and in helping leaders make confident, informed decisions around one of the most important parts of their business: their people.

Experience

1. Strategic Account Executive

   Paylocity

   Jul 2025 — Present · Orange County, CA, US

   As a Strategic Account Executive, I work with both prospects and clients to navigate complex, high-value opportunities and drive meaningful business outcomes. I partner closely with organizations to evaluate their current state, challenge assumptions, and implement practical solutions that solve immediate issues while positioning them for long-term growth.My focus is on helping companies build more efficient, scalable operations—reducing friction, improving the employee and manager experience, and creating systems that can adapt as the business evolves. I’m at my best in complex environments where alignment, speed, and execution matter.

Education

• Hofstra University

  Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management

  2007 — 2011

• Harvard University

  Harvard Manage Mentor , Organizational Leadership

  2017 — 2019

Skills

• Recruiting
• Cold Calling
• Salesforce.com
• Sales Process
• Sales Presentations
• Sales
• B2b
• Sales Management
• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• Interpersonal Communication Abilities
• Relationship Building
• Sales Operations
• Customer Retention
• Customer Service
• Management
• Team Building
• Payroll
• Business Development
• Adp Payroll
• Employee Benefits
• Building Relationships
• Direct Sales
• Solution Selling
• Human Resources
• Business-to-Business (B2b)
• Saas
• Marketing
• Selling
• Lead Generation
• Customer Satisfaction
• Training
• New Business Development
• Account Management