Kristen Payne, PHR, SHRM-CP

Kristen Payne, PHR, SHRM-CP has a diverse work experience spanning over 20 years. Kristen currently holds the position of Director of People & Culture at Leaders Staffing, LLC since June 2021. Prior to this, they served as the Human Resources Manager at Fort Wayne Neurology from November 2017 to May 2021. Kristen also worked as a Human Resources Manager at Hallmark Home Mortgage NMLS#53441 from April 2015 to November 2017. Kristen has also held the role of Human Resource Director at DeKalb Health from July 2014 to April 2015. Additionally, they worked as an HR Generalist at Tower Bank & Trust Co. from August 2011 to May 2014. Kristen started their career as an HR Coordinator at P&R Investments from September 2007 to August 2011. Prior to that, they worked as a Payroll Coordinator at Centennial Wireless from April 2005 to August 2007. Kristen also gained experience as an HR Assistant at AWS from October 2002 to April 2005 and at MSC Industrial Supply from November 2000 to August 2002.

Kristen Payne, PHR, SHRM-CP, has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Accounting from International Business College. Kristen obtained their degree, though the specific start and end years are not provided. Additionally, Kristen has earned several additional certifications. In 2011, they obtained the Professional in Human Resources (PHR®) certification from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI. In 2015, they obtained the SHRM-CP certification from SHRM. Most recently, in September 2022, Kristen completed the EDGE|Work Emerging Leaders Program offered by EDGE Mentoring.