Tara Whelan

Tara Whelan has a diverse work experience in the field of human resources. Tara is currently serving as the Vice President of Human Resources at illumin (AcuityAds Inc.) since February 2024. Prior to this, they worked as the Director of People & Culture at the same company from June 2022 to February 2024.

Before joining illumin, Tara worked at Shopify as the Human Resources Lead from February 2020 to June 2022. During their tenure, they managed a team of HR business partners and was responsible for talent management, employee relations, and culture-related communications.

Tara also gained experience as a Senior Human Resources Manager at Array Marketing from July 2019 to January 2020, and as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner at TMX Group from April 2017 to July 2018. Tara played a significant role in talent strategy development, HRIS implementation, and organizational design.

Tara's previous roles include serving as a Senior HR Manager at Scotiabank from August 2016 to April 2017 and as an HR Manager at Rogers Communications from January 2010 to August 2016. In both positions, they provided HR consultation and support in various areas such as employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and recruitment.

During their early career, Tara worked as a Human Resources Business Manager at The Nuance Group from January 2001 to January 2010. Here, they focused on developing HR programs and strategies, ensuring policy implementation, and strengthening HR's partnership with the organization.

Overall, Tara Whelan has held several HR leadership positions and has demonstrated expertise in talent management, organizational design, employee relations, and HR program development.

Tara Whelan has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology/Sociology from York University. Tara also holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resources from Seneca College. In addition, they have obtained certifications in various areas such as Behavioural Interviewing Techniques, Coaching for Results, Myers Briggs and Insights Assessment Tools, Skill Deployment Inventory, Union Contract Negotiations, and Winning Grievances & Arbitrations. The specific dates of completion for these certifications are not provided.