Laurissa Webster
About Laurissa Webster
Laurissa Webster is the Talent Acquisition Manager for Supply Chain, ITQ at General Mills in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, with extensive experience in HR and recruiting.
Current Position at General Mills
Laurissa Webster currently serves as the Talent Acquisition Manager for Supply Chain, ITQ (Research & Development, and Quality) at General Mills in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. In this role, she leads a team that supports the Supply Chain, R&D, and Quality organizations. She collaborates with D&I, Assessment & Development, and Talent Directors to deliver on HR strategic priorities.
Past Roles at General Mills
Laurissa Webster has held multiple positions at General Mills. She was the Business Lead for the Global ATS Implementation from 2020 to 2021, and the Talent Acquisition Manager from 2017 to 2019. Earlier, she served as the Campus Recruiting Manager for HR, Finance, IT, R&D, and Quality in 2017 and Campus Recruiting Manager for Supply Chain from 2015 to 2017. Her career at General Mills began as a Recruiting Assistant in 2010, and she advanced to roles such as Associate Recruiting Manager for Operations & Engineering, and Recruiting Representative/Assoc. Recruiting Manager for Manufacturing and Logistics.
Experience Before General Mills
Before joining General Mills, Laurissa Webster worked at Metropolitan State University as a Human Resources Specialist from 2008 to 2010. She was responsible for administering and communicating benefits and retirement packages to employees. Additionally, she gained experience as a Staffing Supervisor at Kelly Services in 2008 for 8 months.
Educational Background
Laurissa Webster studied at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Professional Strategic Communication from 2004 to 2008. She also attended Park Center, contributing to her foundational education.
Recruitment Expertise
Laurissa Webster has extensive experience in coordinating full-cycle recruiting processes in both union and non-union environments. She specializes in SAP eRecruiting and iCIMS systems and focuses strongly on veteran and military recruiting. Her expertise also includes HR reporting and data integrity practices, making her a critical asset in talent acquisition and human resources.