Andrea Williams

About Andrea Williams

I am an engaging, people-driven, and forward-thinking professional with 17+ years of experience in Human Resource Management, specializing in talent management and workplace engagement initiatives.Throughout my career, I have leveraged my extensive industry expertise to develop, standardize, and implement innovative HR policies, change initiatives, and other employee engagement programs rooted in empowering and equipping cross-functional staff with tools and systems to succeed. Overall, I maintain an expansive portfolio of value-added programs with proven results in reducing operational expenses, enhancing employee engagement, and improving overall policy adherence. Connect with me to learn more about what I have to offer in the areas of- Human Resources Management- Strategic Planning- Employee Engagement - Risk Management - Strategic Training & Team Building- Talent Management & Acquisition- Continuous Process Improvement- Training & Development - Regulatory Compliance- Process Standardization- Full-Cycle Recruitment- Conflict Resolution Technical Acumen: Workday | SuccessFactors | PeopleSoft | SAP | Qualtrics | Tableau | Power BI | Pivot Tables | Kronos | ADP | EthicsPoint | ThinkLP | Convercent | Asset Protection (3VR, Verient)| SmartSheet | SharePoint

Experience

1. Director Human Resources

   Conagra Brands

   Sep 2022 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   I partner with the Finance leadership team to set and execute the people strategy that elevates performance, strengthens the talent pipeline, and ensures the organization is built for long-term success.As the senior HR leader supporting 12 VPs across ConAgra’s Finance organization, I translate business priorities into integrated talent and workforce strategies that enhance capability, agility, and organizational health. I lead workforce planning, talent management, and strategic business reviews—leveraging data-driven insights to guide decisions, anticipate future needs, and elevate leader effectiveness.My work spans the full employee lifecycle, including performance management, talent assessment, engagement, organizational design, and leadership coaching. I play a central role in aligning structure, skills, and succession readiness to support business continuity and long-range planning.With a future-focused and business-centered human capital lens, I help leaders build high-performing teams, navigate complex change with clarity, and position the Finance organization to deliver sustainably and excel in a dynamic environment.Key Focus Areas: People Strategy, Workforce Planning, Talent Strategy, Succession Management, Organizational Design, Leadership Coaching, Change Leadership, Employee Engagement, Workforce Analytics, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Partnering

Education

• Registered Nurse, Illinois

  AS, Nursing

• Eastern Illinois University

  BS, Human Resources

• Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University

  MBA, Human Resources