Elaine Palome
About Elaine Palome
Elaine Palome serves as the Regional Head of Human Resources for the Americas at Axis Communications, where she oversees HR activities for over 600 employees across more than 12 countries. She has a strong background in human resources, having held various leadership roles in multiple organizations and successfully implemented key systems and transitions.
Current Role at Axis Communications
Elaine Palome serves as the Regional Head of Human Resources for the Americas at Axis Communications. In this role, she has been responsible for overseeing human capital management activities for over 600 employees across more than 12 countries in the Americas since 2019. She manages a team of 14 HR professionals, focusing on providing business partnership and strategic support across the region. Additionally, she is a member of the Americas Management Team, contributing to strategies for growth and employee engagement.
Previous Experience at Axis Communications
Prior to her current position, Elaine Palome held the role of Director of Human Resources for North and Central America at Axis Communications from 2016 to 2019. During her tenure, she successfully drove the transition from a fully insured health plan to a self-insured model. She also implemented Workday HCM and payroll systems, achieving project completion on time and under budget.
Professional Background
Elaine Palome has extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. Before joining Axis Communications, she worked at Charles River Analytics as Head of Human Resources from 2010 to 2014. She also served as Director of Employment at ArQule from 2001 to 2005 and as Head of Human Resources at NxStage Medical from 2005 to 2009. Her diverse background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of HR practices and strategies.
Educational Qualifications
Elaine Palome holds a Master of Science degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Northeastern University, where she studied from 1983 to 1987. She also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from the University of New Hampshire, attending from 1979 to 1983. Additionally, she completed her high school education at Jefferson Township High School, graduating in 1979.