Felissa Adames
About Felissa Adames
Felissa Adames serves as the Human Resources Director at Interac Corp. in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, a position she has held since 2021, following a diverse career in human resources and recruitment across various organizations.
Current Role at Interac Corp
Felissa Adames serves as the Human Resources Director at Interac Corp. since 2021. In this role, she oversees HR strategies and initiatives, contributing to the company's workforce management and organizational development. Her experience in human resources enables her to implement effective recruitment and retention strategies, enhancing the overall employee experience within the organization.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Interac Corp., Felissa Adames held various positions in human resources across multiple organizations. She worked at Scotiabank as a Senior Manager, HR Business Partner from 2015 to 2021. Prior to that, she was an HR Business Partner at Sears Canada from 2013 to 2015 and served as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at the same company for a brief period in 2013. Her career also includes roles as an International HR Consultant at HCL Workforce Solutions and a Recruitment Consultant at The Finance Department Limited.
Educational Background
Felissa Adames holds a Master of Science degree in Global Human Resources Management from the University of Liverpool, where she studied from 2011 to 2013. She also completed a Certificate program at Ryerson University from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Applied Science from Universidad Latina de Panamá, further solidifying her foundation in human resources and management.
Early Career and Development
Felissa Adames began her career as a Program Officer at Young Americas Business Trust from 2005 to 2006. She then transitioned to Konzerta Panamá as an HR Consultant from 2006 to 2007. Following this, she worked as an Information Technology Recruitment Consultant at Universal Rosscam for 11 months in 2007-2008. These early roles provided her with a diverse background in recruitment and human resources management.