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Shannon Stewart

Summary

Experienced senior-level consultant with a proven track record in high-impact roles. Adept at serving as a strategic business partner, problem-solving, and effectively communicating complex ideas. Demonstrates a strong commitment to team collaboration and driving results, while remaining adaptable to changing needs. Recognized for reliability and fostering trust within teams and organizations.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Advisor, Human Resources

Nutrien
04.2022 - Current
  • Provide expertise, guidance and coaching to leaders in managing highly sensitive and complex employee relations matters, including performance management, disability management
  • Partner with leaders in initiating workforce planning and developing annual staffing plans
  • Lead site Inclusion and Diversity events and initiatives
  • Support leaders in proactive management of the annual compensation cycle as well as managing ongoing compensation issues, such as compression and equity reviews
  • Consult on business effectiveness projects such as structural re-organizations, insourcing initiatives, pipeline recruitment initiatives
  • Act as a change agent and manage change related to function initiatives such as Success Factors implementation.
  • Project implementation leader for LEAD development program, and pipeline programs like Women in Trades (WIT)

Senior Human Resources Consultant

University of Lethbridge
05.2017 - 04.2022
  • Provide Human Resource Management leadership and expertise to client portfolios through strategic integration of effective Human Resources processes, programs, and practices
  • Foster positive employee relations in union and non-union environments by facilitating and guiding strategies for effective employee relations and employee performance
  • Represent management on labour relations matters and provide advice on the interpretation and administration of collective and employment agreements
  • Manage and maintain multiple projects & programs to ensure compliance such as the job evaluation program, immigration program mobility, and HR policy development & implementation
  • Lead strategic talent acquisition management, and guide leaders and employees through organizational effectiveness and change management strategies
  • Provide project management leadership and support for strategic HR initiatives such as HR recruitment system modernization, performance management systems review and competency models

Sabbatical

Relocation to Southern Alberta/Maternity Leave
10.2014 - 05.2017

Senior Manager, Human Resources

ATCO Power
08.2012 - 10.2014
  • Developed key human resource metrics, including turnover and terminations using reporting tools and advanced and predictive analytics, which identified business challenges and influenced optimization such as succession planning and recruitment planning and projections
  • Managed, led, and coached a team of four to effectively deliver consistent delivery and development of Payroll, HRIS, and Benefits Administration
  • Lead Oracle System improvement project which resulted in improved HRIS, Payroll, and financial reporting accuracy
  • Provided HR advise as project lead on new Power Distribution Team and Power Plant Start up
  • Responsible for administration of all Canadian ATCO Power benefits programs, including health care, wellness, life and disability, vacation, tuition assistance, pension/retirement, and supplemental retirement plans

Director, HR Business Partnerships Corporate

BlackBerry
08.2009 - 08.2012
  • Partnered with Executives and C-levels to develop an HR strategy and provided executive coaching and guidance to senior leaders
  • Integrated employee engagement results by introducing them into corporate business objectives
  • Implemented a talent review process, and enabled development activities, including job rotations, leadership training, and development planning
  • Developed and implemented headcount tracking tools to support workforce planning and lead the planning and coordination of streamlining and downsizing activities within the corporate function
  • Supported the design and development of talent acquisition strategies including the implementation of the Chartered Accountant Training Office (CATO) that provided a structured rotational program to attract CA students, allowing students to gain workplace experience required for designation
  • Supported new acquisition integrations into Blackberry, specifically on HR matters, such as benefits and pension, role transition for key positions
  • Developed and implemented HR strategies for new entity start up (RIM E-Commerce) from concept to inception
  • Used RACI decision models to determine accountability and decision making between RIM entities

Director, HR Business Partnerships - Global Manufacturing & Supply Chain

BlackBerry
05.2008 - 08.2012
  • Developed strategies to support extreme growth in multiple regions for difficult to source technical and leadership positions (During this period Blackberry was the fastest growing company in the world)
  • Supported the transition of local manufacturing to third party outsourcing and transitioning of local manufacturing to a product introduction centre
  • Developed change management strategy and communications for physical security changes within Manufacturing, which resulted in significant reduction in product loss
  • Lead employee team building activities such as RIM Rally for 2700 employees and designed and implemented 'Dare to Believe' a Supply Chain Leadership forum with focus on excellence, culture, and strategy
  • Introduced and launched Succession Planning Program and Talent Management strategies to the Manufacturing & Supply Chain organization to ensure more timely recruitment of hard to recruit roles
  • Sponsored the implementation of Kronos keeping system for production workers
  • Lead a team of 15 HR Specialists and Generalists to support manufacturing, repair centres and outsourcing globally

Human Resource Manager

Rockwell Automation
11.2007 - 05.2008
  • Effectively counseled Managers on a variety of HR matters including compensation, performance management, employee relations, leadership planning, talent management, training and development, recruitment, and terminations
  • Effectively rolled out the SAP performance management program nationally
  • Revised and developed various policies and procedures to standardize management methods across Canada

Regional HR Manager

Sonoco Canada Corporation
10.2000 - 11.2007
  • Designed and facilitated various training seminars, workshops, and HR programs, such as: harassment training, performance management, teamwork, and communication
  • Effectively counseled Managers on a variety of HR related functions including compensation, performance management, employee and labour relations, succession planning, training and development, employee benefits, pensions, employment law and terminations
  • Planned employee communication meetings and made separation arrangements for closure two US and two Canadian manufacturing facilities including negotiating closure agreements with union
  • Member of multiple negotiating committees and developed proposals for negotiations for CA contract renewals (CAW, CEP, IBEW)
  • Supported the acquisition of new Companies into the Sonoco family by addressing HR matters, especially on employee relations and policy changes
  • Represented the Employer at grievance meetings and prepared the grievance responses
  • Communicated to management all arbitration decisions and implemented awards
  • Effectively communicated complex convergence plans to hourly and salaried employees regarding redesign of pension and benefits programs

HR Generalist

Atlantic Packaging
08.1998 - 10.2000
  • Provided HR advice and guidance to senior leaders on a variety of complex HR issues with the goal of creating a positive people experience

Education

Human Resources Management

Niagara College

Facilitative Leadership -

York University

Ivey Leadership Program -

Ivey Business School

Labour Relations

Queen's University

Skills

  • Leadership & Mentorship
  • Communication & Training
  • Problem Solving/Decision Making
  • Attention to Detail & Analysis
  • Employee/Labour Relations
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Succession Planning
  • Org Design & Transformation
  • Verbal and written communication
  • HR policies and procedures
  • People Management
  • Diversity and Inclusion

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) [HRPA]
  • Certified Human Resource Leader (CHRL) [HRPA]
  • DiSC, Myers Briggs, Strength Finders, AVA analysis
  • Mental Health First Aid [Mental Health Association of Canada)
  • Job Evaluation Using Hay Method [Korn Ferry Hay Group]
  • Organizational Design [Kates and Kesler]

Timeline

Sr. Advisor, Human Resources

Nutrien
04.2022 - Current

Senior Human Resources Consultant

University of Lethbridge
05.2017 - 04.2022

Sabbatical

Relocation to Southern Alberta/Maternity Leave
10.2014 - 05.2017

Senior Manager, Human Resources

ATCO Power
08.2012 - 10.2014

Director, HR Business Partnerships Corporate

BlackBerry
08.2009 - 08.2012

Director, HR Business Partnerships - Global Manufacturing & Supply Chain

BlackBerry
05.2008 - 08.2012

Human Resource Manager

Rockwell Automation
11.2007 - 05.2008

Regional HR Manager

Sonoco Canada Corporation
10.2000 - 11.2007

HR Generalist

Atlantic Packaging
08.1998 - 10.2000

Facilitative Leadership -

York University

Human Resources Management

Niagara College

Ivey Leadership Program -

Ivey Business School

Labour Relations

Queen's University

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