Shawna Tienter

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About Shawna Tienter

Strategic and solutions-focused HR leader with over a decade of progressive experience across public and private sectors, specializing in compensation, classification, workforce planning, and organizational design. I currently serve as a Senior Classification & Compensation Specialist at the Minnesota State System Office, supporting 33 colleges and universities with strategic HR services and system-wide initiatives. My career spans diverse HR disciplines—from benefits and staffing to executive search, labor relations, and project management. With a deep understanding of public sector HR structures and unionized environments, I bring a sharp analytical lens to complex employment matters and policy interpretation. I’m skilled in leading workforce initiatives, developing training, mentoring HR professionals, and leveraging tools like Power BI and HRIS platforms to drive insights and efficiency. I hold a Master of Business Administration and am Korn Ferry Hay-trained in classification. Passionate about equity, innovation, and empowering teams, I strive to build agile HR systems and teams that support strong, sustainable public service. Let’s connect if you’re passionate about strategic HR, data-informed decision making, or transforming organizations.