Jacqueline Williams Roll
About Jacqueline Williams Roll
Jacqueline Williams Roll is the Chief Human Resources Officer at General Mills, based in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. She has a strong background in human resources, with significant contributions to diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being initiatives.
Chief Human Resources Officer at General Mills
Jacqueline Williams Roll currently serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at General Mills, located in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. In her role, she works closely with the board of directors on CEO and leadership development and succession planning as the secretary for the Compensation and Talent Committee. Her extensive experience and commitment to fostering a culture of belonging have made significant contributions to General Mills' employee engagement and diversity initiatives.
Career Journey at General Mills
Jacqueline Williams Roll has had a progressive career at General Mills, spanning several key roles. She served as Senior Vice President, HR Operations, from 2013 to 2014 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Before that, she was the Vice President, Human Resources--International, from 2010 to 2013, overseeing human resources for Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. Her strategic leadership has been instrumental in driving the company's vision of an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Educational Background and Certifications
Jacqueline Williams Roll has a well-rounded educational background. She studied at the University of Southern California, where she earned a Certificate in Organization Design in 2011. She holds a Master of Arts in Industrial Relations/Human Resources from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, obtained in 1994, and a B.S. in Business with minors in Spanish and Biology from Nebraska Wesleyan University, completed in 1991. She also completed the Women on Boards program at Harvard Business School Executive Education.
Achievements in Human Resources
Jacqueline Williams Roll has led several impactful initiatives during her tenure at General Mills. Notably, she developed the 'Work with Heart' initiative to focus on results over facetime, ensuring employees perform at their best. She expanded U.S. leave benefits in 2019, incorporating 18-20 weeks of paid maternity leave and 12 weeks of paid paternal leave for dads, partners, and adoptive parents. Her efforts have increased representation of Black managers and worked toward gender parity at the Director level, enhancing diversity within the organization.
Professional Affiliations and Board Memberships
Jacqueline Williams Roll's professional influence extends beyond General Mills, as she serves on the board of the Human Resources Policy Association and the advisory board for the Council of Inclusion and Diversity. She chairs the board of trustees of the University of Minnesota Foundation and sits on the Advisory Council for the Carlson School of Management's Human Resources program. Her involvement in these organizations underscores her commitment to advancing human resources practices and fostering inclusive workplaces.