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Shaena Eller

Shaena Eller

Hendersonville,TN

Summary

Dynamic talent management leader with a proven track record at FORTNA, driving engagement and performance through innovative strategies. Expert in succession planning and employee engagement, I enhanced organizational effectiveness, achieving an 8-point increase in eNPS. Passionate about developing high-potential leaders and fostering a culture of accountability and growth.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Education

MBA - Human Resources Management

Bethel University
Nashville
08.2015 - 08.2017

BA - Communication

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
08.2003 - 05.2007

Certification

HRCI SPHR

Certified Executive Coach

Certified Career Coach

Skills

  • Talent management and succession planning
  • Performance management and goal alignment
  • Workday proficiency and Peakon expertise
  • Leadership development and executive coaching
  • Employee engagement and organizational effectiveness
  • Change leadership

Work History

Director, Talent Management & Engagement

FORTNA
2023 - Current
  • Served as a strategic advisor to senior executives, shaping enterprise talent, engagement, and leadership strategies for over 2,000 global employees.
  • Advanced enterprise talent and succession strategy by leading over 100 talent assessments, over 50 succession plans, and over 20 development plans, while delivering leadership programs for more than 130 high-potential leaders.
  • Led organization-wide talent and succession strategies, building bench strength for critical roles, and enabling internal mobility and workforce agility.
  • Increased organizational engagement and leader effectiveness by analyzing over 3,800 survey responses, facilitating 16 executive insight reviews, and conducting 12 focus groups, resulting in an 8-point increase in eNPS and 4% growth in participation.
  • Drove data-informed decision-making and modernized talent processes through scalable, digital, and AI-enabled solutions.
  • Enabled culture of accountability and performance by executing enterprise performance management for over 1,700 employees, supporting 7,000 goals, 3,600 check-ins, and 2,000 year-end reviews.

Human Resources Business Partner

FORTNA
2020 - 2023
  • Served as HRBP for global Sales, Lifecycle Services, IT, Finance, Legal, and HR teams, enhancing workforce planning, org design, succession, and change leadership.
  • Collaborated with senior leaders to enhance organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, and engagement during growth and transformation.
  • Redesigned organizational structures in sales and lifecycle services to enhance agility and strategic alignment.
  • Standardized talent and performance management to improve consistency, accountability, and leadership development.
  • Conducted talent reviews that elevated visibility of high-potential employees and strengthened succession readiness through targeted development actions.

Account Manager & Consultant (Organizational Readiness)

FORTNA
2015 - 2020
  • Improved organizational readiness, leader capability, and workforce performance to support major transformations.
  • Advised leaders on clarifying roles, optimizing performance, and addressing talent needs during operational scale-ups.
  • Delivered coaching, training, and assessments to enhance change leadership effectiveness.

Supply Chain Analyst

Tractor Supply Company
2013 - 2015
  • Led large teams, coordinated workforce planning, recruited, and enhanced operational performance in retail and supply chain environments.
Shaena Eller