HRPA Student Coffee Chat: Behind the Wheel of HR in Transportation


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Starts: 09/16/2026 12:00 PM

Ends: 09/16/2026 1:00 PM

Registration Closes:09/15/2026 5:00 PM

Event Type: Student

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TOPIC: HR in Transportation

Join us for a coffee chat on HR in transportation, featuring an Employee Engagement & Experience Specialist from the TTC. This session will explore how HR supports large, fast-moving workforces by focusing on employee engagement, workplace culture, and the overall employee experience.

Get a closer look at how HR initiatives are designed and delivered in a complex, operational environment—and how they impact employees across the organization.

If you're interested in people-focused HR and want to understand how engagement comes to life in a major public transit system, this is a great opportunity to learn more and ask questions.

 

AGENDA:

12:00 PM Welcome and Introductions

12:05 PM Guest Speakers

12:45 PM Q&A

1:00 PM Event Concludes

 

Registration Closes:  September 15th, 2026

Registration Difficulties or Questions: Please reach out to students@hrpa.ca

Speaker bio(s)
Kiran Patel, CHRP, CHRL, Human Resources Advisor

Kiran Patel, CHRP, CHRL, is an accomplished Human Resources professional with over 10 years of progressive experience across private and public sectors. She holds a BA Honours in Psychology from York University and an Honours Certificate in Human Resources Management from Humber College and currently volunteering on HRPA's Central West Chapter Council. Kiran currently serves as an Employee Engagement & Experience Specialist in an enterprise-wide strategic role focused on strengthening culture, organizational health, and leader capability across a large, unionized and non-unionized multi-site workforce. She provides data-driven insights and strategic consultation to executives and operational leaders, translating engagement and pulse survey results into meaningful themes, actionable plans, and leader coaching that enhance belonging, accountability, and team effectiveness. Previously, Kiran served as an Human Resources Advisor at the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), supporting diverse client groups in employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and leadership development. Known for building trusted partnerships, she offered expert guidance on policy interpretation, collective agreement compliance, and complex workplace investigations, while championing initiatives in change management, diversity, and employee engagement. A certified CHRP and CHRL, Kiran is committed to lifelong learning and advancing people strategies that drive organizational success.