Betsy Clasen
About Betsy Clasen
Betsy Clasen is the Human Resources Manager, Strategy & Growth at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with extensive experience in various HR roles and a strong educational background in Human Resources and Industrial Relations.
Current Role at General Mills
Betsy Clasen serves as the Human Resources Manager, Strategy & Growth at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. In her role, she focuses on strategic initiatives and growth-related HR functions to enhance overall employee engagement and organizational performance.
Previous Roles at General Mills
Before her current role, Betsy Clasen held various positions at General Mills. Between 2019 and 2022, she was the Human Resources Manager for Manufacturing in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. From 2018 to 2019, she worked as a Human Resources Business Associate at General Mills, where she contributed to various HR initiatives.
Experience at GE Aviation
Betsy Clasen's experience includes a notable tenure at GE Aviation. She was a Human Resources Manager in Cincinnati, OH, for six months in 2018. Prior to that, she participated in the Human Resources Leadership Program (HRLP) from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she gained experience as an HRLP Intern in 2016 and 2015, working in both Minneapolis, MN, and Cincinnati, OH.
Educational Background
Betsy Clasen holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management, completed in 2016. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Human Resources Development and Business and Marketing Education from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Achievements in HR
At General Mills, Betsy Clasen led the implementation of a new employee engagement program that resulted in a 15% increase in employee satisfaction. She also developed and launched a diversity and inclusion initiative, which increased minority representation in leadership roles by 10%. Additionally, she has presented a paper on 'Innovative HR Practices in Manufacturing' at the 2021 HR Tech Conference.
Certifications and Volunteer Work
Betsy Clasen is certified in Advanced Strategic HR Management from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). She also volunteers as a career mentor for students at the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management, providing guidance and support to aspiring HR professionals.