Robin Rayburn, Shrm Scp (She/Her)
About Robin Rayburn, Shrm Scp (She/Her)
Robin Rayburn, SHRM-SCP, is the Director and Global Head of HRBP for Global Business Units at NI (National Instruments) in Austin, Texas, with over 16 years of HR experience.
Current Role at NI (National Instruments)
Robin Rayburn is currently the Director, Global Head of HRBP for the Global Business Units | NI Test & Measurement at Emerson, based in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area. In this role, she oversees HR business partnerships and drives HR strategies to align with organizational goals. Her responsibilities include leading HR initiatives, managing employee relations, and collaborating with senior management to develop human resource policies and programs.
Previous Roles at NI (National Instruments)
Before her current position, Robin Rayburn held multiple roles at NI (National Instruments). From 2021 to 2023, she served as Director, Global Head of HRBP for SEBU, TBU, ADG, HR, and Corporate Strategy. Prior to that, she was the Global Head of HR for Global Services, Operations, Partnerships, Marketing & Portfolio Business Units in 2021. Robin also managed HR for Global Services & (Sales & Customer) Operations from 2020 to 2021, and served as Global Head of HR for Global Services from 2019 to 2020. Each role involved strategic HR leadership and implementing HR best practices across various business units.
HR Leadership Experience
Robin Rayburn has over 16 years of experience in HR, with more than 10 years in leadership roles. She has held key positions, such as Head of People, Americas at WorldFirst, Director of Employee Engagement at Filter LLC, and Talent Management Business Partner at McCoy-Rockford. Her extensive HR background includes responsibilities in organizational consulting, employee engagement, talent management, and talent acquisition. Robin’s leadership style emphasizes strategic planning, employee development, and fostering a positive workplace culture.
Educational Background
Robin Rayburn's educational journey began at Lamar University, where she earned a BA in Theatre from 1999 to 2003. She furthered her studies at Northwestern University, focusing on Stage Design, Costumes, and Scenery, working towards an MFA from 2004 to 2009. Additionally, she attended the Texas Academy of Leadership in the Humanities, achieving a Dual HS/College degree while studying Humanities, CS&EE, and Mathematics. These academic experiences provided her with a solid foundation in both creative and analytical disciplines.
Professional Certifications and Skills
Robin Rayburn holds several professional certifications and skills that enhance her HR expertise. She is certified as a SHRM-SCP (Senior Certified Professional) and an Insights Discovery Client Practitioner. Additionally, she has training as an AIRS CIR & CDR internet and diversity recruiter. Her skill set includes delivering organizational consulting, career development, training and development, employee engagement, talent management, and talent acquisition. Robin’s diverse array of skills and certifications underscores her comprehensive understanding of human resource practices and organizational development.