Shelagh Ell

Talent Strategy Expert

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

About

With over 20 years of experience in various industries, I am a strategic outcome-focused executive who leads the talent strategy for ATCO Group, a diversified global corporation that provides energy, logistics, and infrastructure solutions. I hold a Master's degree in Organizational Development from the University of Calgary and I am also a sessional instructor for the same university, teaching courses on recruitment and selection and training and development. My core competencies include talent management, recruitment, performance management, leadership development, executive coaching, employee training, workforce planning, human resource information systems, diversity and inclusion, and more. I am well-versed in HR platforms and systems, as well as implementing initiatives for employee engagement, culture transformation, well-being, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. My leadership philosophy revolves around creating a healthy and productive work environment that maximizes individual and organizational potential. I am dedicated to making a meaningful impact by developing and driving the business talent agenda that aligns with and supports the overall business strategy and people plans.

Experience

  • Lead, Corporate Learning and Development at The City of Calgary
    Dec 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • Sessional Instructor at University of Calgary
    Sep 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 10 mos

    OBHR - Recruitment & Selection and Training & Development.

  • Director, Human Resources Talent Strategy and Management at ATCO Group
    Oct 2019 - Dec 2023 · 4 yrs 3 mos

    A senior leader that serves as the lead talent strategist for ATCO group of companies and center of expertise in Recruitment & Attraction, Talent Management, Onboarding, Leadership & Organizational Training & Development, Performance Management, Psychological Safety & Well-Being, Pension & Benefits, Succession Management, HR technology & systems, Employee Engagement, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Programs, Talent Analytics and Career Development. I am dedicated to making a meaningful impact by developing and driving the business talent agenda. My main goal is to ensure that the talent strategy is aligned with and supports the overall business strategy and people plans. Responsible for leading a team of 15

  • Director, People & Culture at Parkland Fuel Corporation
    Aug 2015 - Jul 2019 · 4 yrs

    Responsible for organizational design, development and transformation, change management, employee training, leadership development, employee development and engagement, on boarding, performance management, succession planning, employer branding & talent acquisition, HRIS platforms and HR analytics. Proactively provided talent management strategies, processes and systems to key stakeholders. Successfully managed and ensured HR policies and practices are practiced and partnered with HR business partners to work through investigations. Responsible for the HRIS integration of the people strategy for complex mergers & acquisitions. Managed a team of 5 managers, 15 employees and 8 contractors that spans across all Canadians geographies.

  • AVP, HR at FGL Sports Ltd
    Feb 2012 - Aug 2015 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    -Responsible for the Canadian strategy and execution of talent management at FGL sports. Specific areas of focus included performance management, employee engagement, human capital information systems, leadership, learning & development, workforce planning, change management and succession planning. - Designed and launched the executive leadership program with the University of Alberta for FGL territory managers. - Managed and lead a team consisting of 1 manager, 5 employees and 3 contractors that spans across all Canadian geographies. - Assisted various business groups with building and staffing as it related to processes and systems during acquisitions. - Worked with managers to create departmental HR support and programs to increase skill and performance of employees at all levels. - Coached senior business leaders on how to lead their teams, navigate and resolve employee relations issues and managed programs that helped develop employees. - Provided insightful data to guide decision making and offer proactive solutions.