Monica Payne brings over 20 years of experience in the Human Resources field, working across multiple professional services industries, to Barnes & Thornburg. She has a natural aptitude for helping individuals thrive in their roles, by helping them understand what they bring to the table and how to enhance their skills, which in turn benefits the entire business organization.
Monica Payne
Chief Human Resources Officer
Indianapolis
11 S. Meridian StreetIndianapolis, IN 46204-3535
Monica Payne
Chief Human Resources Officer
Indianapolis
11 S. Meridian StreetIndianapolis, IN 46204-3535
Monica Payne brings over 20 years of experience in the Human Resources field, working across multiple professional services industries, to Barnes & Thornburg. She has a natural aptitude for helping individuals thrive in their roles, by helping them understand what they bring to the table and how to enhance their skills, which in turn benefits the entire business organization.
- OVERVIEW
- EXPERIENCE
- INSIGHTS AND EVENTS
Monica provides strategic oversight and leadership in the areas of employee relations, coaching and development, recruiting and staffing, compensation and benefits, and labor relations.
Most recently, with the City of Indianapolis and Marion County, Monica was responsible for policy development, administration, and evaluation for the Human Resources Division. In addition to supporting all HR-related needs, she launched a leadership development program for middle management to strengthen the internal talent pipeline and enhance business operations.
Prior to that role, she worked for Cummins Inc., Rolls-Royce Corporation, and Aon Consulting. She also held the position of Vice President of Human Resources for an affordable housing developer, and led her own human resources consulting practice, HrIntellect, LLC, that specialized in non-profit organizations and small businesses.
Professional and Community Involvement
Guest Panelist, West Lafayette Human Relations Commission
Former Keynote Speaker, Purdue University – Krannert Executive Forum
Former Session Keynote Speaker, Purdue University - Leadership Excellence and Gender in Organizations Research to Practice Conference
Former Women in Business panelist, Purdue University – Krannert School of Management
Former workshop presenter, Indiana Community Action Association State Conference
Former workshop presenter, National Convention Community Action Partnership
Former workshop presenter, National Society of Black Engineers National Convention
Former guest panelist, Society of Women Engineers National Conference
Former Board of Directors, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana