Shaun Cawley
Faculty, Management Certificate in Human Resources Program at Sprott School of Business at Carleton University- Claim this Profile
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Garvin Whitfield II, PHR
Professionally sound, authentic in who he is and in his desire to see you succeed (in life as well as in work), Shaun was a pleasure to work for and with. He originally contacted me about a role at Shopify that I ultimately didn't think was the best fit for me. But true to his word, he contacted me again once a more aligned role became available ~6 months later, and I took the job and began reporting to him. As a manager he provided the context and resources needed to get the job done, but relied on me to use my tools to execute. He knows his stuff and was generous with his knowledge, but he also kept trying to learn and wasn't shy about asking for help. He's funny, and doesn't take life too serious, which is really helpful in a stressful environment. I'd highly recommend Shaun as an HR Leader in any organization.
Dan Marsh MCIPD
Shaun is a talented, dedicated HR professional with a deep understanding of HR practices and really gets to know his clients. In our time working together Shaun led the Business Partner team during a particularly challenging time in the company. He used his knack for building deep relationships to ensure he looked after everyone and delivered significant business asks. As a leader he was caring, compassionate and demonstrated vulnerability and authenticity. He actively sought to understand and solve the biggest problems. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Shaun in the future.
Garvin Whitfield II, PHR
Professionally sound, authentic in who he is and in his desire to see you succeed (in life as well as in work), Shaun was a pleasure to work for and with. He originally contacted me about a role at Shopify that I ultimately didn't think was the best fit for me. But true to his word, he contacted me again once a more aligned role became available ~6 months later, and I took the job and began reporting to him. As a manager he provided the context and resources needed to get the job done, but relied on me to use my tools to execute. He knows his stuff and was generous with his knowledge, but he also kept trying to learn and wasn't shy about asking for help. He's funny, and doesn't take life too serious, which is really helpful in a stressful environment. I'd highly recommend Shaun as an HR Leader in any organization.
Dan Marsh MCIPD
Shaun is a talented, dedicated HR professional with a deep understanding of HR practices and really gets to know his clients. In our time working together Shaun led the Business Partner team during a particularly challenging time in the company. He used his knack for building deep relationships to ensure he looked after everyone and delivered significant business asks. As a leader he was caring, compassionate and demonstrated vulnerability and authenticity. He actively sought to understand and solve the biggest problems. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Shaun in the future.
Garvin Whitfield II, PHR
Professionally sound, authentic in who he is and in his desire to see you succeed (in life as well as in work), Shaun was a pleasure to work for and with. He originally contacted me about a role at Shopify that I ultimately didn't think was the best fit for me. But true to his word, he contacted me again once a more aligned role became available ~6 months later, and I took the job and began reporting to him. As a manager he provided the context and resources needed to get the job done, but relied on me to use my tools to execute. He knows his stuff and was generous with his knowledge, but he also kept trying to learn and wasn't shy about asking for help. He's funny, and doesn't take life too serious, which is really helpful in a stressful environment. I'd highly recommend Shaun as an HR Leader in any organization.
Dan Marsh MCIPD
Shaun is a talented, dedicated HR professional with a deep understanding of HR practices and really gets to know his clients. In our time working together Shaun led the Business Partner team during a particularly challenging time in the company. He used his knack for building deep relationships to ensure he looked after everyone and delivered significant business asks. As a leader he was caring, compassionate and demonstrated vulnerability and authenticity. He actively sought to understand and solve the biggest problems. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Shaun in the future.
Garvin Whitfield II, PHR
Professionally sound, authentic in who he is and in his desire to see you succeed (in life as well as in work), Shaun was a pleasure to work for and with. He originally contacted me about a role at Shopify that I ultimately didn't think was the best fit for me. But true to his word, he contacted me again once a more aligned role became available ~6 months later, and I took the job and began reporting to him. As a manager he provided the context and resources needed to get the job done, but relied on me to use my tools to execute. He knows his stuff and was generous with his knowledge, but he also kept trying to learn and wasn't shy about asking for help. He's funny, and doesn't take life too serious, which is really helpful in a stressful environment. I'd highly recommend Shaun as an HR Leader in any organization.
Dan Marsh MCIPD
Shaun is a talented, dedicated HR professional with a deep understanding of HR practices and really gets to know his clients. In our time working together Shaun led the Business Partner team during a particularly challenging time in the company. He used his knack for building deep relationships to ensure he looked after everyone and delivered significant business asks. As a leader he was caring, compassionate and demonstrated vulnerability and authenticity. He actively sought to understand and solve the biggest problems. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Shaun in the future.
Credentials
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Professional Coaching Certificate
New Ventures WestMar, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Strategic HR Business Partner (sHRBP) Certification
Human Capital Institute (HCI)Nov, 2019- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Sprott School of Business at Carleton University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Faculty, Management Certificate in Human Resources Program
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2023 - Present
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Principle Consultant & Developmental Coach
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Mar 2021 - Present
It's time to write your own story. Let's build awareness of the patterns that might have you feeling stuck and not living your truth. We begin by understanding your current situation so we can evolve your ways of approaching the world. We will find what's important to you and build a program that serves your vision. I'm here to help you on this path through developing new ways of being, creating awareness, connections to your feelings and identifying patterns that could be holding you back while creating new ones so that you can live a life filled with clarity, joy, and purpose. Let's start the conversation https://shauncawley.com/ Show less
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Shopify
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Canada
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, Talent Business Partners
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Dec 2021 - Jan 2023
Responsible for the Talent Strategy which includes talent management & reviews, workforce & succession planning, compensation, organizational design, performance management & consulting, employee relations, change management, and a team 20+ HRBPs, building the team, and scaling for growth. Responsible for the Talent Strategy which includes talent management & reviews, workforce & succession planning, compensation, organizational design, performance management & consulting, employee relations, change management, and a team 20+ HRBPs, building the team, and scaling for growth.
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Clearco
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Canada
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Technology, Information and Internet
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of Talent
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Jul 2021 - Dec 2021
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Shopify
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Canada
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Lead, Compensation Operations
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May 2021 - Jun 2021
Responsible for driving Shopify’s compensation strategy, supporting the design and delivery of the total rewards program, scaling best practices, and optimizing for global growth. Collaborate across the organization to manage and support projects focused on operationalizing Shopify’s global compensation programs and processes. Also responsible for build and creating Shopify's compensation business partner team.
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Senior Lead, Business Partners and Talent Acquisition
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Nov 2019 - May 2021
Responsible for talent management & reviews, workforce & succession planning, organizational design, performance management & consulting, employee relations, and change management, and talent acquisition for R&D. As well as leading a team of 8 HRBPs, and 7 recruiters, building the team, and scaling for growth.
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Senior Lead, Business Partner - Europe
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Oct 2018 - Oct 2019
On assignment in Berlin, responsible for building out our talent offering in Europe (Berlin, Stockholm, Vilnius) including culture, communications, talent management & reviews, organizational design, M&A, performance management & consulting, employee relations, change management, building the team, and scaling for growth. Leading a global team of HRBPs.
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Senior Lead, HR Business Partner
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Jul 2017 - Oct 2018
Responsible for talent management & reviews, workforce & succession planning, organizational design, performance management & consulting, employee relations, change management, and a team of 5 HRBPs and 2 HR coordinators, building the team, and scaling for growth.
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Lead, HR Business Partner
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Jul 2015 - Jun 2017
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HR Business Partner
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Dec 2014 - Jun 2015
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NAV CANADA
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Canada
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Airlines and Aviation
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700 & Above Employee
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Human Resources Advisor
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Aug 2012 - Nov 2014
HR Advisor to management on all activities related to Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, HRIS, Collective Agreement Interpretations and Administration, Coach and Mediate Employees/ Management conflict, Performance Management. HR Advisor to management on all activities related to Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, HRIS, Collective Agreement Interpretations and Administration, Coach and Mediate Employees/ Management conflict, Performance Management.
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IFS
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Sweden
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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HR Generalist
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Nov 2010 - Apr 2012
*Acquired by IFS* Responsible for HRIS & Talent Management System, Recruitment & Selection, Global Mobility, Total Compensation, On-boarding & Orientation, Performance Management, HR Policies and Programs (development, implementation), Employment Branding and Workforce Planning. *Acquired by IFS* Responsible for HRIS & Talent Management System, Recruitment & Selection, Global Mobility, Total Compensation, On-boarding & Orientation, Performance Management, HR Policies and Programs (development, implementation), Employment Branding and Workforce Planning.
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Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)
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Canada
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Accounting
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300 - 400 Employee
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Recruitment Officer
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Apr 2010 - Nov 2010
*Formerly CGA Ontario* Manage a team of 5 coordinators at key campuses Develop recruitment strategies 16 post secondary institutions in Eastern and Northern Ontario Develop and implement recruitment strategies to increase brand awareness Represent the Association at various campus and professional events such as information sessions, office hours, career and educational fairs, and CGA Ontario signature events *Formerly CGA Ontario* Manage a team of 5 coordinators at key campuses Develop recruitment strategies 16 post secondary institutions in Eastern and Northern Ontario Develop and implement recruitment strategies to increase brand awareness Represent the Association at various campus and professional events such as information sessions, office hours, career and educational fairs, and CGA Ontario signature events
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Education
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Queen's University
Masters, Industrial Relations -
Fudan University
Master's degree, Industrial Relations -
Carleton University
Bachelor of Commerce, Managing People and Organizations, Minor in Psychology
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