Aaron Yowell
About Aaron Yowell
Aaron Yowell serves as the Global Director of HR Operations and Rewards at o9 Solutions, Inc. since 2022, bringing extensive experience in human resources from previous roles at Vistra Energy, Nexstar Media Group, and Dean Foods.
Work at o9 Solutions
Aaron Yowell has been serving as the Global Director of HR Operations and Rewards at o9 Solutions, Inc. since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing HR operations and developing reward strategies that align with the company's objectives. His position is based in Dallas, Texas, where he has contributed to the organization's HR initiatives for two years.
Previous Experience in HR Operations
Prior to his current role, Aaron Yowell held several positions in HR operations across various organizations. He worked at Vistra Energy as Director of HR Operations from 2018 to 2020, and previously served as HRIS and Helpdesk Manager at the same company from 2016 to 2018. His experience also includes roles at Nexstar Media Group, Inc. as Director III of Employee Services from 2020 to 2022, and various HRIS positions at Centex and Dean Foods.
Education and Expertise
Aaron Yowell earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems from The University of Texas at Arlington, where he studied from 2003 to 2005. He also completed his high school education at Wimberley High School, graduating in 2000. His educational background supports his expertise in HRIS and operations management.
Achievements in HR Transformation
Aaron Yowell has led significant HR transformation projects that resulted in substantial financial savings. He achieved $25,000,000 in savings over seven years by enhancing HR interactions with the business. Additionally, he implemented a strategy for self-insured benefit plans that effectively reduced costs while keeping claims increases at half the national average over a five-year period.
M&A Activities Management
In his career, Aaron Yowell successfully managed three separate mergers and acquisitions as the HR Lead. His leadership ensured smooth transitions for acquired employees and captured $18,000,000 in synergies, demonstrating his capability in handling complex HR challenges during organizational changes.