Monica Barron, Vice President, Research, is a leading expert on HR outsourcing and HR technology topics and leads the HRO research efforts of the Everest Research Institute. She brings a deep understanding of HRO topics from three different perspectives: her time working as an HR manager, her experience in HRO marketing and strategy for outsourcing suppliers, and implementation of HR technology solutions. In additional to her extensive knowledge of HR technology and outsourcing, she has experience with payroll, benefits, employee development, and HR planning. Monica has been quoted in leading HR magazines such HR Executive, Workforce, and HR Magazine.

Previous positions include Business Development Lead for Accenture HR Services; Director of HRO Marketing Strategy for Mellon Financial Corporation; Research Director of Human Capital Management for AMR Research; Director of Marketing for SAP; Senior HRO Product Consultant for Fidelity; and Manager of HR Technology for United Technologies Corporation. Monica holds a Bachelor of Arts and MBA from University at Albany.