Tina Shannon

Reporting to the CEO (to September ‘22), provided support to the senior executive and multi-site leadership teams through direct and indirect mentorship of a team of business partners, generalists and specialists.

• Accountable for scaling headcount and the development and execution of People and Culture strategies for more than 1,000 employees
• Led the development, implementation and refinement of HR strategies to the organization through the lens of organizational effectiveness / talent / engagement / culture and rewards utilizing relevant data analytics
• Responsible for translating business strategies with ambitious priorities for multiple operating sites, integrating a “One Organigram” culture
• Led annual P&C processes for performance and merit recommendations to Organigram’s Board of Directors for all employees
• Directed labour and budget forecasting for all departments to achieve short term staff requirements while positioning for long-term success
• Led all HR related M&A diligence and integration
• Prepared executive briefing materials, memos and reports for CEO, Board and Compensation Committee meetings
• Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals
• Spearheaded organizational restructuring initiatives, streamlining operations and reducing overhead costs
• Ensured regulatory compliance at all times by implementing robust internal controls systems coupled with proactive monitoring
• Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility

Reporting to the VP of Human Resources (Canada), was responsible for labour relations and HR activities for 2 distinct operating facilities with a focus on leadership development, forecasting and culture.

• Developed and implemented effective engagement strategies to foster a positive work environment and employee relations under 2 separate collective agreements
• Conducted investigations for all complaints/grievances and concerns to determine resolution
• Managed full employee lifecycle from recruitment to onboarding, performance, discipline and offboarding
• Recruited and onboarded new employees ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Collaborated with leadership to align HR initiatives with overall business goals and objectives

Reporting to the HR Director (North America), aligned HR & recruitment strategies for 3 NB locations, standardizing best practice and reporting.

• Provided leadership guidance and development to the senior operations team with a provincial team of generalists and recruiters focused on high volume recruitment, retention and engagement
• Implemented internal language assessment tool resulting in substantial annual reduction of recruitment expense
• Drove improvement in overall participation of the annual employee satisfaction survey with distinct benchmark improvement in all assessment areas
• 100% success in high volume recruitment supporting new client business at “go-live”
• Established an HR training calendar for new team leaders to ensure alignment to corporate culture and HR practices
• Led the development and delivery of training programs focused on leadership skills, diversity awareness and compliance related topics

Reporting to both the VP of Supply Chain and VP of Human Resources, led teams delivering pharmaceuticals, supplies and OTC products to more than 80 customers within the Atlantic Provinces with a focus on accurate and on-time order delivery.

• Maintained adequate staffing levels on both inbound/outbound shifts covering 20 hours/day, 6 days/week
• Responsible for compliance with strict Health Canada regulations and guidelines, subject to inspections through the agency and local law enforcement
• Responsible for full employee lifecycle from recruitment to offboarding including performance, discipline and development
• Developed and managed operating budgets with weekly/monthly updates to the executive team
• Managed robust random Health Canada audit of all procedures, practice and records with zero recordable findings
• Supervised and managed a LEAN exercise resulting in optimization of outbound functions improving DC efficiencies with conveyor and shelf adjustments
• Developed training calendar for all employee prioritizing safety work practice
• Identified skill based cross-training initiatives to protect from volume fluctuations, maximizing team agility and optimizing performance
• Led the decertification process following one year of unionization

An invited guest on the Board of Directors, maintained productive labour relations in a multi-union environment throughout NB, NS and PEI.

• Drafted and deployed the overall communication strategy within the Maritimes in alignment with Groups Orleans Express
• Strategic partner for the successful negotiation of 6 new collective agreements without disruption while making significant gains in productivity
• Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Established a structured environment with mid-level management through mentorship and training
• Responsible for managing full employee lifecycle
• Managed group retirement/benefit contracts and renewals
• Identified gaps in staffing and managed all recruitment
• Ensured compliance with federal, state and local labour laws relating to HR management