Julie Ariens
About Julie Ariens
Julie Ariens is the Manager, HR Business Partner for Global Procurement and Global Supply Chain at SC Johnson in Racine, Wisconsin.
Current Role at SC Johnson
Julie Ariens currently serves as the Manager, HR Business Partner for Global Procurement and Global Supply Chain at SC Johnson in Racine, Wisconsin. In this role, she is responsible for various HR functions including leadership development, talent acquisition, and succession planning. Her efforts have led to the implementation of a comprehensive leader development framework and targeted recruitment strategies aimed at enhancing the efficiency of talent acquisition.
Previous Experience at Northwestern Mutual
From 2016 to 2019, Julie Ariens worked as the Assistant Director, Leadership Development at Northwestern Mutual. During her tenure, she focused on nurturing leadership skills and talent development within the organization. Her role involved crafting and executing leadership programs aiming to prepare potential leaders to step up into crucial roles.
Early Career at Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Julie Ariens worked at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas in multiple HR capacities from 2011 to 2016. Initially, she served as Manager, Talent & Learning, focusing on the professional growth of employees. Later, she transitioned into the role of HR Business Partner, where she provided strategic HR support aimed at aligning human resources with business objectives.
Educational Background
Julie Ariens holds an MBA from the University of Kansas - Graduate School of Business and CIMBA, both achieved between 2005 and 2006. She also studied English Literature at the University of Cambridge, Letteratura Italiana at Università degli Studi di Pavia, and earned a BA in Italian from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Additionally, she has obtained certifications from the NeuroLeadership Institute and the International Coach Federation.
Executive Coaching and Consulting Experience
Prior to her tenure at SC Johnson, Julie Ariens gained valuable experience as an Executive Coach & Consultant at Success Coaching from 2009 to 2012. Here, she provided executive coaching services to senior leaders in various organizations, focusing on enhancing leadership performance and organizational effectiveness. Her coaching background has been instrumental in her current role at SC Johnson.