Compass Minerals today announced that Amy Tills will be joining the company as its chief human resources officer (CHRO) and is expected to start on Sept. 15.

Tills will lead the company’s global human resources team and drive its people strategy. She will focus on building an inclusive, high-performance culture that helps enable the company’s pursuit of operational excellence.

“Amy’s experience guiding transformative work for organizations, along with her passion for positive employee engagement, makes her a great fit for our company,” said Edward C. Dowling Jr., president and CEO. “Amy is dedicated to collaborating across our organization as we focus on continuous improvement in all facets of our business.”

Before joining Compass Minerals, Tills developed a background in transforming organizational cultures and brings more than 20 years of experience. Most recently, she served as global vice president of human resources at Fluke Corporation. Previously, she was vice president of human resources, global cooling, at SPX Corporation. Additionally, she gained experience from various manufacturing companies, including Honeywell, Amcor Ltd., and Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company.

Amy has a Bachelor of Science degree in both psychology and sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She also earned a Master of Arts in human resources and industrial relations from the University of Minnesota.