Tamara Jensen
About Tamara Jensen
Tamara Jensen is the HR Manager for North America Foodservice at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with extensive experience in human resources and employee relations.
Title
Tamara Jensen currently holds the position of HR Manager - North America Foodservice at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing HR operations and initiatives.
Current Company
Tamara Jensen is employed by General Mills as an HR Manager for the North America Foodservice division. Her work involves various HR functions critical to the company's operations and employee engagement in the food service sector.
Past Experience
Tamara Jensen has a rich career history with significant roles in human resources. Before her current position, she served as an HR Manager for Employee Relations at General Mills from 2018 to 2020. She also worked as a Global Assignments Specialist at General Mills from 2013 to 2018. Prior to joining General Mills, she held various HR roles at Cargill, including International Assignment Consultant, HR Project Lead, and HR Coordinator spanning from 2007 to 2013. Her early career includes an HR Assistant position at Agricore United from 2005 to 2007.
Education and Certification
Tamara Jensen has a solid academic background in human resources and international business. She earned a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree in Human Resources from the University of Manitoba, where she studied from 2002 to 2006. Additionally, she studied International Business at the University of Plymouth for 11 months in 2005. She is also certified in Advanced Conflict Resolution and Mediation.
Professional Achievements
Tamara Jensen has led several key initiatives during her career. At General Mills, she implemented a new employee engagement program that increased employee satisfaction by 15%. She developed a leadership training program for mid-level managers, improving their management skills and team performance. She also played a crucial role in integrating a major acquisition at General Mills, ensuring a smooth transition and alignment of HR policies.
Community Involvement
Tamara Jensen is actively involved in the Minneapolis HR community. She regularly participates in local HR forums and workshops, contributing to the ongoing development and exchange of HR practices in the region.