Rebecca Payne

About Rebecca Payne

As Director, Talent Strategy and Analytics at The Cook and Boardman Group, I lead enterprise talent strategy across recruiting, workforce planning, people analytics, and HR operations, while overseeing our Dayforce HRIS ecosystem across all modules (except Benefits and Payroll). With 10+ years of experience across talent acquisition and core HR functions, I bring a strong understanding of HR governance, compliance, and people operations, paired with a data-driven, systems-focused approach.I’m particularly focused on leveraging HR technology, automation, and emerging AI tools to improve hiring quality, decision-making, compliance, and workforce visibility, while ensuring responsible, human-centered adoption. I’m deeply invested in designing people-first solutions that scale, from improving internal processes and reducing hiring friction, to strengthening internal mobility, supporting workforce planning, and translating workforce data into clear, actionable insights for leaders.I thrive at the intersection of strategy, execution, and human connection. I enjoy partnering with senior leaders to solve complex talent and organizational challenges, leading teams through transformation, and building integrated HR and talent systems that enable both employees and the business to perform at their best.

Experience

1. Director, Talent Strategy & Analytics

   The Cook & Boardman Group, Llc

   Feb 2026 — Present

Education

• Lenoir-Rhyne University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology

  2012 — 2015