Kim Tabac

Kim Tabac

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Toronto, Ontario

People, Culture and Growth Expert

  • Videos
  • Expertise
  • Business Leadership
  • Employee Management
  • Employee Retention
  • Leadership
  • DEI
  • Workforce Planning
  • Employee Mental Health
  • Talent Value Proposition
  • Start ups and scaling

Kim Tabac Biography

Kim Tabac is a highly respected leader in Human Resources with over 25 years of experience designing people strategies that drive business performance, strengthen culture, and support meaningful growth. As the Founder and Principal of Kim Tabac Human Resources Inc., she partners with CEOs and executive teams during defining moments—when companies are scaling, evolving their leadership, or navigating transformation. Kim’s approach is grounded, strategic, and deeply human. She helps organizations turn complex decisions into clear, aligned action with people at the center.

Kim has held senior executive roles in some of Canada’s most recognized organizations. As Chief People Officer at League Inc., she supported the company’s rapid expansion across North America, building a strong cultural foundation while scaling headcount, structure, and leadership capability. At Deloitte Canada, she served as Partner and Chief Talent Officer, where she led firm-wide people strategy, launched inclusion and wellness initiatives, and modernized the employee experience across a national footprint.

Today, Kim advises organizations at pivotal stages—moments when alignment between business and people strategy is essential. Whether supporting founder-led companies preparing for their next stage of growth, advising executive teams on cultural transformation, or helping businesses navigate change with integrity, Kim brings a steady hand and a sharp mind. Her work spans industries including technology, professional services, real estate, retail, and non-profit. Clients turn to her when the stakes are high, and the people decisions matter most.

In addition to her consulting practice, Kim serves as Executive in Residence at the MaRS Discovery District’s Momentum Program, where she provides CHRO-level guidance to Canada’s top growth-stage ventures. She also teaches in the Human Resources Management Continuing Education Program at George Brown College in Toronto, where she shares her real-world expertise with future HR leaders, reinforcing the importance of both strategy and humanity in the field.

Kim is known for her direct, thoughtful approach and ability to bridge the gap between executive decision-making and people impact. She’s not afraid to challenge assumptions—and she does it with empathy, clarity, and an unwavering focus on results. Whether she’s working behind the scenes with senior leadership or coaching an emerging leader through their next big challenge, she brings both depth and practicality to the table.

As a keynote speaker and panelist, Kim delivers relevant, forward-thinking insights on leadership, culture, and the future of work. She’s been featured in top HR and business publications, and her speaking style is candid, clear, and always audience-focused. Event organizers value her ability to turn complex topics into compelling conversations that leave a lasting impression.

Kim holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from McGill University, along with CHRP, CHRL, and CHRE professional designations. She is bilingual in English and French and is an active member of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM). Her contributions to the field have earned her recognition, including nominations for HR Executive of the Year and placement on HRD’s Hot List.

Based in Toronto, Kim lives with her husband, three teenagers, and their Goldendoodle, Chelsea. She brings heart, integrity, and a track record of real-world results to everything she does—helping leaders lead better, and organizations grow on purpose.

Kim Tabac Related Media

Podcast

HRchat Podcast

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SBC

Overcoming Business Barriers with Kim Tabac

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Just JK-ing

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SBC

Balancing the Books and Building Culture: a CFO's Perspective

Podcast

ForHRsight

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Naomi Titleman

Generations in the Workforce with Guest Kim Tabac

Kim Tabac Related Content

Articles & Magazine Feature

Transforming HR: Kim Tabac’s Vision for Small Business Success

Canadian SME

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Articles & Magazine Feature

Psychological Safety At Work Is More Important Than Ever And Here’s Why

Forbes

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Articles & Magazine Feature

The Questionnaire: Tech leaders on their company’s post-pandemic plans

Toronto Life

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Articles & Magazine Feature

Attracting and retaining Gen Z and Gen Y talent: A vital imperative for Canada’s mfg. industry

Canadian Manufacturing

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Kim Tabac Topic Presentations

Kim Tabac Toronto, Ontario, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

The Modern Workplace: A Work in Progress

Connect and Engage: Building A Thriving Culture

Navigating Unprecedented Change: : People and Culture Strategies for Business Leaders in the Era of AI

The Multi- Generational Workforce: Bridging the Generational Gap in the Workplace and Leveraging Generational Strengths to Optimize Performance

Why Employee Mental Health Is A Business Issue

Diverse By Design:: Cultivating Inclusive Organizational Excellence

Thriving in An Unpredictable Market: : Unleashing the Power of Priceless Employees

Elevate Your Workforce: Performance Management and Progressive Discipline

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Empowering Women in Leadership

Managing and Thriving Through Change: : Strategies for Resilience and Growth

Building Psychology Safety: the Foundation of Trust in the Workplace

Developing A Variable Compensation Program That Drives Employee Performance

Kim Tabac Speaking Testimonials

Kim delivered an engaging keynote to our staff around the Secret to Strengthening Employee Engagement which aligned to our employee engagement survey results. She is an engaging and interactive speaker and captivated the audience with her authenticity, relatability, knowledge and tangible takeaway tips for staff. Kim is highly professional, polished and has a wealth of knowledge in many areas of HR. She is a dream to work with and you won’t be disappointed if you hire Kim for your next speaking engagement!

Anita Mehta

Town of Aurora

We hired Kim to support a learning and development session at Foresters Financial’s annual membership conference. Not only was she knowledgeable on the subject matter but was also a great pleasure to work with. Her presentation was well attended and well liked. Survey results from attendees reflected that the content was well done and relatable, stating they felt they “could really apply the lessons to their volunteer work” and were “already generating ideas on how to engage different generations in volunteerism”. I highly recommend Kim as her likeable demeanour, adaptability, knowledge, and attention to detail were a valuable asset.

Stefanie Attard

Foresters

Kim facilitated multiple workshops with our leadership team, and the experience was exceptional. Each session was thoroughly researched, expertly presented, and delivered with a level of professionalism that inspired engagement. Participants left with valuable learning and, most importantly, actionable insights they could immediately apply. Kim’s ability to connect with our team and drive meaningful outcomes made a lasting impact.

Rosanne DeLio

CHRO
Legal Aid Ontario

I wholeheartedly recommend Kim to any organization seeking transformative HR solutions and unparalleled business impact. Kim’s seasoned expertise and strategic mindset were instrumental in implementing key HR processes crucial to our company’s growth. She seamlessly blends HR acumen with business acuity, delivering practical solutions that drive our success. Kim’s dynamic energy, creativity, and unwavering commitment to excellence make her an invaluable asset and trusted advisor to our team.

Eliav Shaked

CEO
Retispec

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