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Tavleen Bakshi

Toronto,ON

Summary

Human Resources & Compensation Professional with 4+ years of experience in managing complex HR systems, incentive compensation, and payroll operations. Proven ability to deliver accurate, compliant, and data-driven solutions that improve efficiency and employee satisfaction. Trusted for maintaining strong partnerships across HR, and business units. Recognized for discretion, process improvement, and a commitment to service excellence.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Incentive Compensation Coordinator

Royal Bank of Canada
07.2021 - Current

• Lead end-to-end administration of incentive compensation programs, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payouts across departments.

• Resolved employee compensation inquiries with a 95% first-contact resolution rate, enhancing internal satisfaction.

• Fostered strong partnerships with HR, Payroll, and external vendors to ensure seamless collaboration and data integrity.

• Assisted in process improvements through automation initiatives, reducing manual work and increasing team productivity.

• Delivered training programs for new employees, contributing to faster onboarding and stronger team cohesion.

• Contributed to the social committee in planning internal events for the team.

Rotational Learning Program

Royal Bank of Canada
Mississauga, Ontario
01.2023 - 01.2024

• Performed advanced calculations for payroll, bonuses, and special compensation, supporting $20M in bi-weekly payouts for Mortgage Specialists.

• Collaborated with HRIT to streamline workflows and resolve system inefficiencies.

• Developed comprehensive documentation for payroll processes, resulting in increased clarity and reduced errors.

• Maintained ongoing coverage for team operations, demonstrating reliability and adaptability in a dynamic HR environment.

• Strengthened cross-functional collaboration by initiating improvements in compensation accuracy and reporting.

Licensed Insurance & Retention Specialist

Royal Bank of Canada
Mississauga, Ontario
09.2019 - 07.2021

• Delivered exceptional client service by building rapport and addressing inquiries with professionalism and empathy.

• Demonstrated expertise in underwriting and regulatory compliance, drafting and updating policies as a Level 2 Underwriter.

• Participated in a pilot project to test new systems and training materials, later used for onboarding peers.

• Supported the retention team in client outreach initiatives, contributing to improved customer loyalty metrics.

Customer Service Representative

Best Buy
Brampton, Ontario
09.2015 - 10.2019

• Resolved customer concerns with empathy and speed, imporving client satisfaction and repeat business.

• Balanced responsibilities between sales floor and service desk, supporting team operations and meeting KPIs.

• Acted as senior representative in manager’s absence, coordinating daily workflows and staff assignments.

• Contributed to the employee voice team, planning internal events and facilitating feedback loops with leadership.

Education

Certificate - Human Resources Management

York University
Toronto
07-2021

Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Criminology

University of Toronto
Toronto
09-2019

Skills

  • Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
  • Effective Communication
  • Compensation & Payroll Administration
  • HR Systems & Reporting
  • Learning Agility
  • Workflow Management
  • Detail Oriented
  • Process Improvement & Automation
  • Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)
  • Customer Service & Stakeholder Relations
  • Training & Onboarding peers
  • Leadership & Initiative

Interests

  • Personal Development - Passionate about continuous learning and development
  • Community Involvement - Helping those in need through blood donation

Volunteering

  • RBC Training Ground - Royal Bank of Canada
  • Soccer Coach - Sikh Sports Club
  • Aquatic Volunteer - Malton Community Pool

Timeline

Rotational Learning Program

Royal Bank of Canada
01.2023 - 01.2024

Incentive Compensation Coordinator

Royal Bank of Canada
07.2021 - Current

Licensed Insurance & Retention Specialist

Royal Bank of Canada
09.2019 - 07.2021

Customer Service Representative

Best Buy
09.2015 - 10.2019

Certificate - Human Resources Management

York University

Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Criminology

University of Toronto
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