Hyapatia Payne

Hyapatia Payne has extensive experience in employee relations, currently serving as Assistant Vice President at Unum since June 2019, following roles as Director and Senior Employee Relations Consultant. Prior experience includes significant positions at Volkswagen Chattanooga from June 2011 to June 2019, where responsibilities ranged from Assistant Manager to Employee Relations Specialist. Hyapatia began a career in human resources at Target as Executive Team Leader, focusing on performance and profitability. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and an Associate's degree in Business Administration from Cleveland State Community College.