Jess Bayne
About Jess Bayne
Jess Bayne serves as the Human Resources Director at Eyelit Group and MESTEC, bringing extensive experience in human resources across various sectors, including technology and digital transformation. With a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, Bayne has held significant roles at companies such as Amazon Web Services, Lenovo, and Cognizant, and specializes in aligning talent strategies with business objectives.
Work at Eyelit Group
Jess Bayne serves as the Human Resources Director at Eyelit Group since 2023. In this role, Bayne is responsible for overseeing HR operations and implementing strategies that align with the company's goals. The position involves fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring effective talent management practices.
Previous Experience at Amazon Web Services
Prior to joining Eyelit Group, Jess Bayne worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a Principal HR Business Partner from 2022 to 2023. During this 7-month tenure in Seattle, Washington, Bayne focused on integrating HR strategies with business objectives, contributing to the overall transformation of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Jess Bayne holds a Master of Science in Human Resources from Western Carolina University and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Georgia Southern University. Bayne specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and has extensive experience in digital transformation within the information technology sector.
Background in Human Resources
Bayne has held various HR roles across multiple organizations. This includes positions such as Human Resource Business Partner at Lenovo, Lead People Partner at Rebellion Defense, and Sr. Director HRBPs at Concentrix. Bayne's experience spans over a decade, with a focus on integrating talent strategies and coaching leaders in human capital practices.
Achievements in Human Resources
Throughout their career, Jess Bayne has been known for advising start-ups on effective human resources operations and has a strong background in global mergers and acquisitions. Bayne has also focused on fostering a culture of change and continual learning within organizations, enhancing employee engagement and performance.