Julie Howerton
About Julie Howerton
Julie Howerton serves as the Director of Business Applications - Workday and Corporate HR at Brown-Forman, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in HR operations and data management, having held various roles at Brown-Forman over nearly two decades.
Work at Brown-Forman
Julie Howerton has held multiple positions at Brown-Forman, contributing to various aspects of human resources and data operations. She began her tenure as an International HR Coordinator from 1999 to 2001, followed by roles including Benefit and HRIT Administrator from 1995 to 1999, and Compensation Analyst from 2001 to 2010. She progressed to Manager Compensation Administration from 2010 to 2015, and then served as Regional Compensation Manager from 2015 to 2016. Howerton was the Director of Global HR Data and Processes from 2016 to 2018, and subsequently became the Director of Health/Wellness/HR Data Operations from 2018 to 2019. Since 2021, she has been the Director of Business Applications - Workday and Corporate HR, where she aligns IT applications with HR strategic goals.
Education and Expertise
Julie Howerton earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from Eastern Kentucky University, completing her studies from 1987 to 1990. Her educational background provides a foundation for her extensive career in human resources and data management. Howerton's expertise includes developing strategic visions for software application integration within HR, as well as making solution recommendations to stakeholders within the HR function.
Background
Julie Howerton has a long-standing career in human resources, primarily at Brown-Forman. Her experience spans over two decades, during which she has held various roles that focus on compensation, performance management, and HR data operations. Her career trajectory reflects a commitment to enhancing HR processes and aligning them with organizational goals. Howerton's work has involved both operational and strategic elements, contributing to the overall effectiveness of HR functions.
Achievements
Throughout her career at Brown-Forman, Julie Howerton has played a key role in aligning IT business applications with HR strategic goals. She has developed a strategic vision for the integration of software applications within the global HR organization, demonstrating her ability to influence and improve HR operations. Her leadership in various HR roles has contributed to the effective management of compensation and performance processes within the company.