Stephen Rodgers
Brampton,ON
Summary
- A highly skilled and motivated individual with a passion for Human Resources, Accounting, and payroll. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Loyola College (India) and I hold a Postgraduate Diploma certificate in Human Resources and Business Management at Algoma University.
- Throughout my academic journey, I have developed a dynamic attitude and honed my interpersonal skills, allowing me to effectively communicate and build strong relationships with others. I am known for my creativity and quick thinking, which enables me to tackle challenges with innovative solutions.
- As an Accounting Office Associate at Walmart Supercenter Canada, I have obtained valuable knowledge in payroll processing, regulatory compliance, and financial statement management. I've also handled accounts payable and receivable, reconciled bank statements, and worked with cross-functional teams to reach organizational goals.
- My QuickBooks Online and Sage cloud accounting software certifications indicate my dedication to remaining current with industry-standard technologies and my ability to manage financial records efficiently. Furthermore, my knowledge of HRIS systems and application tracking software demonstrates my adaptability and willingness to contribute to a variety of financial and HR responsibilities.
- In summary, I am a dedicated professional with a strong background in accounting eager to apply my skills and drive to excel in a challenging role. With my academic qualifications, interpersonal abilities, and proactive mindset, I am confident in my ability to make a significant contribution to any organization in need of a competent and motivated accounting professional.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retail Pricing Coordinator
Parkland Corporations
Brampton, ON
11.2023 - Current
- Coordinate fuel pricing at Parkland’s retail gas stations by collecting information from the field, determining prices, and communicating prices
- Engage a wide variety of stakeholders including individual station operators, operations management, pricing execution, performance optimization, and IT on day-to-day execution, training and integration, and improvement opportunities.
- Prepare and distribute reports and analyses on pricing activity and market conditions.
- Develop and implement tools and processes to improve pricing execution (i.e., information collection, price determination, and communication) and performance optimization.
- Identify opportunities to improve Parkland’s existing pricing strategies by analyzing movements in sales and margins across markets, monitoring competitor activity, and measuring impacts on Parkland’s network
- Support analyses and special projects related to Parkland’s pricing strategies.
- Performed margin analysis to ensure profitability goals were achieved.
- Monitored market trends to identify changes in customer demand and adjust prices accordingly.
- Analyzed competitive pricing and evaluated promotional strategies to ensure maximum profitability.
Accounting office Associate
Walmart Canada
Brampton, ON
09.2022 - Current
- Process and verify employee payroll data, including hours worked, deductions, and tax withholding
- Ensure compliance with federal and state payroll regulations and company policies
- Handle payroll inquiries, resolve discrepancies, and provide timely support to employees
- Prepare financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
- Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities to support financial planning
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoice processing and vendor payments
- Reconcile bank statements and financial accounts to ensure accuracy
- Collaborate with the finance team to streamline accounting processes
- Prepare and file payroll tax returns, ensuring compliance with all tax regulations
- Generate and submit various financial reports to management and regulatory authorities as required
- Assist in external audits by providing accurate financial data and documentation
- Identify and resolve accounting and payroll-related issues with a focus on accuracy and efficiency
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR and finance, to achieve organizational goals.
Talent Acquisition Specialist ( Internship)
Cogent Integrated Business Solutions, Inc.
Brampton, ON
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Reviewed resumes, applications, and other documents submitted by applicants.
- Interpreted and explained human resources policies, procedures, or regulations.
- Coordinated interviews between hiring managers and prospective employees.
- Searched for qualified job candidates using computer databases, media advertisements, or employee referrals.
- Conducted initial phone screens of potential candidates.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss current recruitment initiatives.
- Addressed harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns.
- Collaborated with recruitment and HR professionals to achieve hiring goals.
- Selected qualified job applicants or referred to managers to make hiring recommendations.
- Negotiated employment offers with selected candidates.
- Prepared offer letters for successful candidates.
- Assisted in the development of recruiting strategies to attract qualified applicants.
- Informed job applicants of duties and responsibilities, compensation, and benefits.
- Maintained applicant tracking system records and updated candidate information as needed.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Randstad Pvt Ltd
Chennai, TN
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Conducted a full-cycle recruitment process to ensure successful hiring requirements are achieved, including prescreening, interviewing, shortlisting, referencing, and offering presentation
- Liaised with hiring managers to schedule and coordinate interviews for final vetting and selection
- Manage and maintain an applicant tracking system for recruitment and candidate management
- Contact all applicants to inform them of the status of their employment possibilities, consideration, and selection
- Review tracking of recruitment metrics to identify success factors, costs, and opportunities for improvement
- Perform ad hoc special projects as assigned
- Maintain current knowledge of Pay Equity, human rights employment standards, guidelines and laws
- Develop and execute talent and branding strategies, including market intelligence, designed to support the company's short and long-term strategic goals.
Junior Human Resources Generalist
ROC 360
Chennai , India
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Provided support to employees regarding HR-related inquiries including leaves of absence requests, payroll issues and benefit plans.
- Developed and implemented employee orientation programs to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Safeguarded human resource information, maintaining employee confidence and protecting operations.
- Prepared or maintained employment records using human resources management system software.
- Assisted with recruitment initiatives by interviewing and talent sourcing.
- Analyzed job descriptions and determined recruitment plan, timeline and advertising efforts to fill positions.
- Collaborated with department heads in developing strategies designed to improve employee engagement levels.
- Provided essential support to address individual HR needs of employees.
- Delivered inquiry-related data and insights to improve overall employee experience.
- Conducted background checks and orientation, coordinating new employee onboarding process.
- Partnered with senior HR team to communicate company standards and policies.
- Scheduled or conducted new employee orientations.
- Assisted in the recruitment process by screening resumes, conducting phone screenings and scheduling interviews for candidates.
- Conducted exit interviews and completed employment termination paperwork.
Education
Human Resource Business Management -
Algoma University
12.2023
Bachelors of Commerce -
Loyola College
06.2021
Commerce and Business Studies -
St. Patrick's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School
05.2018
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ethical and confidential approach to handling sensitive employee information
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Demonstrated skills in recruitment and selection across a wide variety of industries
- Ability to analyze and interpret the needs of hiring managers and offer the appropriate options, solutions and resolutions
- Knowledge of the ethical practices and guidelines of federal and provincial legislation as it relates to recruitment
- Proficient in ADP Payroll Software
- Utilize accounting software, including QuickBooks Online and Sage cloud accounting, for efficient financial record-keeping
- Generated ad-hoc financial reports, enabling data-driven decision-making
- Kept meticulous records of financial transactions, invoices, and receipts to facilitate seamless auditing and reporting
- Contributed to the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, providing comprehensive financial insights
- Collaborated in reconciling bank statements, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, guaranteeing financial integrity
- Processed invoices with a keen eye for accuracy and ensured timely payments to vendors and service providers
- Provided essential administrative support to the finance and accounting team, including filing, scanning, and office-related tasks
- Maintaining precision in all transactions, accurately inputting financial data into accounting software
- Familiarity with HRIS systems and applicant tracking software to facilitate HR-related tasks
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Competitive Analysis
- Computer Proficiency
- Customer Service Management
Certification
- Certification of Completion in QuickBooks Online.
- Certification of completion in Sage cloud accounting software
- Certification of completion in Talent Development and Management
- Certification of Completion in Workforce Management
- Certification of Completion in HR Analytics using MS Excel for Human Resource Management
Timeline
Retail Pricing Coordinator
Parkland Corporations
11.2023 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist ( Internship)
Cogent Integrated Business Solutions, Inc.
03.2023 - 09.2023
Accounting office Associate
Walmart Canada
09.2022 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Randstad Pvt Ltd
12.2021 - 07.2022
Junior Human Resources Generalist
ROC 360
06.2021 - 11.2021
Human Resource Business Management -
Algoma University
Bachelors of Commerce -
Loyola College
Commerce and Business Studies -
St. Patrick's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School
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