Tara Garven, M.S. Hrd
About Tara Garven, M.S. Hrd
Tara Garven, M.S. HRD, serves as the HR Business Partner for North America at Kindred Group plc, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in human resources and talent acquisition, she has held various roles across multiple organizations, emphasizing compliance and talent development.
Work at Kindred Group
Tara Garven serves as the HR Business Partner for North America at Kindred Group plc. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company’s HR strategies across multiple locations, including Cherry Hill, NJ, New York, NY, and Arlington, VA. In her role, she ensures compliance with local, federal, and state employment regulations, aligning HR activities with legal standards. Tara also maintains HR policies and the Company Handbook to ensure they reflect global policies and Kindred values.
Previous HR Experience
Before joining Kindred Group, Tara Garven accumulated diverse HR experience across several organizations. She worked as a Talent Acquisition Partner at The Philadelphia Inquirer from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, she served as an HR Generalist on a contract basis at Total in 2013 and at Berkeley Lab in 2010. Additionally, she was a New to Chevron Champion at Chevron from 2006 to 2009, where she focused on onboarding and integration processes.
Career in Retail and Management
Tara Garven began her career in retail, working at Nordstrom in various roles, including Web Team Lead from 2009 to 2010 and Inventory Control Team from 2005 to 2006. Her experience in these positions provided her with insights into team dynamics and operational management. This background in retail management complements her HR expertise, allowing her to understand employee needs and operational challenges within the retail sector.
Education and Expertise
Tara Garven holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Human Resource Development from Texas A&M University, which she completed in 2017. She also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Development with a minor in Business Administration from the same institution in 2016. Earlier, she achieved an Associate's Degree in Business Administration and Management from San Jacinto College, completing her studies in 2014. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in HR principles and practices.
Focus on Talent Development
In her current role, Tara Garven emphasizes maximizing potential and discovering talent as part of the Talent Development strategy. She conducts exit interviews and provides feedback to line managers to enhance the employee experience. This focus on talent management reflects her commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture and supporting employee growth within the organization.