Tristen Hourtienne
About Tristen Hourtienne
Tristen Hourtienne is the Director of HR, Transformation & Enterprise Services at General Mills, with extensive experience in various HR roles within the company since 2011. He holds a Master's degree in Human Resources & Industrial Relations from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from St. Olaf College.
Title and Current Role
Tristen Hourtienne holds the title of Director, HR, Transformation & Enterprise Services at General Mills. In this role, Hourtienne is responsible for overseeing HR transformation initiatives and enterprise services, aiming to enhance efficiency and operational effectiveness within the organization since July 2021.
Career at General Mills
Tristen Hourtienne's career at General Mills spans multiple key positions. From 2018 to 2021, Hourtienne served as HR Manager, Global Shared Services & Global Security in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Prior to that, Hourtienne managed HR for the General Mills Chanhassen Production Facility from 2015 to 2018. Additional roles include HR Manager for Supply Chain Logistics (2014-2015), Associate HR Manager for the Consumer Foods Sales Division (2013-2014), and Associate HR Manager at the GMI Joplin Production Facility (2011-2013).
Early Career and Internships
Tristen Hourtienne's early career includes a series of internships that laid the foundation for extensive HR expertise. These include an HR internship at the General Mills Chanhassen Plant in 2011, a summer associate role at Coca Cola Enterprises in 2010, and internships at The Center for Victims of Torture and Mesaba Airlines in 2009. These experiences helped Hourtienne develop a robust set of skills in human resources management early on.
Academic Background
Tristen Hourtienne possesses strong academic credentials, featuring a Master's degree in Human Resources & Industrial Relations from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management (2009-2011). Hourtienne also earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Summa Cum Laude, from St. Olaf College (2005-2009). This formal education provided the knowledge base essential for Hourtienne’s subsequent career in HR.
Leadership and Early Work Experience
In addition to HR roles, Tristen Hourtienne exhibited leadership during their time at St. Olaf College, serving as Psi Chi Secretary from 2008 to 2009 and working as a Writing Tutor (2006-2008). Hourtienne also gained retail experience as a Lead Sales Associate at the Calvin Klein Outlet in 2006. These roles showcased Hourtienne’s versatility and capacity to manage various responsibilities.