Nicole Vachon
About Nicole Vachon
Nicole Vachon is the Sr. HR Director for Convenience & Foodservice at General Mills in Minneapolis, MN, with over 18 years of experience in various HR roles at the company.
Current Role at General Mills
Nicole Vachon currently holds the position of Senior HR Director for the Convenience & Foodservice sector at General Mills, based in Minneapolis, MN, United States. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing human resources strategies and operations. Her extensive tenure at General Mills has equipped her with the expertise to efficiently manage HR functions within this key business segment.
Previous HR Leadership Positions
Prior to her current role, Nicole Vachon served as Senior HR Director for the North American Supply Chain at General Mills from 2019 to 2021. She also held the position of Senior HR Director for North American Manufacturing from 2016 to 2019. Both roles were based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she focused on optimizing HR strategies across significant operational sectors of the company.
International Experience
Nicole Vachon's career includes international experience, having worked as HR Director for General Mills in Australasia. In 2013, she managed HR functions in Melbourne, Australia, for eight months. This role provided her with a global perspective on human resources management, enhancing her capacity to handle diverse and complex HR challenges.
Educational Background
Nicole Vachon attained both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She completed her BS from 1998 to 2002 and her Master's from 2002 to 2003. Her academic background laid a strong foundation for her career in human resources, equipping her with essential skills and knowledge.
Extensive HR Experience
With over 18 years of experience in various HR roles at General Mills, Nicole Vachon has a comprehensive background in human resources management. She has managed HR functions across multiple sectors, including retail, supply chain, and manufacturing. Her diverse roles have included being an HR Manager for the Consumer Foods Sales Division and a Senior HR Manager for the International Division, among others.