Julie Brown

About Julie Brown

Thanks for stopping by! I appreciate you taking the time to learn a bit about me.I\'m a results-driven and people-centric HR Business Partner with a passion for building inclusive, thriving workplaces where people feel seen, supported, and empowered. With a proven ability to build trust, solve problems creatively, and align HR strategies with business goals, I partner closely with leaders and employees to drive meaningful outcomes.I bring strong communication, discretion, and a collaborative mindset to every interaction. Whether I’m leading a Culture and Inclusion initiative, coaching a manager, facilitating a leadership training, or strengthening onboarding processes, I work with integrity and intention to support both people and performance.My focus areas include:Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Facilitation | Onboarding | Training & Development | Performance Management | Leadership Development | HR Project Management | People Development | Talent Acquisition I\'ve had the opportunity to work across dynamic industries including Professional Services, Financial Services, and Entertainment, which has sharpened my ability to adapt and bring thoughtful, business-aligned HR support in fast-paced environments.If you\'re passionate about creating workplaces where people and performance thrive — let\'s connect.

Experience

1. Director of Culture and Inclusion

   Boulay

   May 2023 — Present · Minneapolis, MN, US

   Responsible for developing, sourcing, and implementing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategy across Boulay through initiatives, programs and education that focus on the needs of our current and future workforce. Oversee initiatives related to on-boarding and off-boarding to monitor for trends, provide recommendations and implement actions. Serve as a liaison to our remote team members to support their connectedness and contributions. This role operates across all business functions to establish and build a culture of respect that ensures all our employees feel accepted for being themselves and that their ideas and contributions are valued.

Education

• Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

  Master's of Arts, Human Resource Management

  2012 — 2015

• University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

  Organizational Communications, Certificates Awarded: Training & Development, Advanced Business Communications, Business Leadership

  1999 — 2004

Skills

• Payroll
• Leadership
• Employee Benefits
• Talent Management
• Performance Management
• Human Resources
• College Recruiting
• Program Management
• Management
• Onboarding
• Organizational Development
• Benefits Administration
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Interviews
• New Hire Orientations
• Employee Relations
• Talent Acquisition
• Recruiting
• Hris
• HR Policies