Riley Stefaniuk
Saskatoon, SK | (306) 281-2745
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rileystefaniuk
Profile
Class Valedictorian of the 2018 Edwards School of Business Graduating Class with extensive knowledge, experience, and passion in the area of Human Resource Management.
Highlights and Qualifications
Recognized Human Resources Excellence – 2017/18 Jeux du Commerce West (JDC West) First Place in the Human Resources Discipline – As the largest business competition offered in Western Canada, JDC West brings together the brightest business students to compete in a multi-faceted competition. Within each academic discipline, students have three hours of time to review a business case and prepare before presenting a series of solutions to a panel of industry judges and experts.
Proficient Compensation Consulting Experience – Compensation Review and Plan for United Way Saskatoon & Area
Job Analysis and Design Practice – Extensive job analysis and job description review and design for Habitat for Humanity Saskatoon
Applied Recruitment Experience – Handled position advertising, interviewing, and selection of hundreds of Edwards students to comprise case competition groups, student councils, and executive student council teams.
Extensive Human Resources Knowledge – Related Edwards School of Business Coursework: Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM), Compensation, Recruitment, Case Analysis and Presentation Skills, Industrial/Labour Relations, Training and Development, Management Consulting, Governance and Leadership Development Practicum, Workplace Health and Safety and Employment Law.
Experienced Training and Development Involvement – 2018/19 Vice President of Academics for Edwards JDC West. Responsible for the personal and professional development of ten academic teams in preparation for the 2019 JDC West Competition AND 2016/2017 Academic Director of Team Development. Responsible for the personal and professional development of seven national case competition teams, with each team varying in size.
Proficient Leadership and Managerial Capabilities – 2017/2018 Vice President of Academic at the Edwards Business Students Society (Responsible for the management and coordination of eight students who reported directly to myself, as well as acting solely accountable for efficient use of a significantly sizeable academic budget.
Work Experience
Human Resources and Finance Assistant | TinyEYE Therapy Services | Saskatoon, SK May 2018 – Present
· Record maintenance – creating, maintaining, and implementing HR files (job descriptions, policies, procedures, etc.)
· Assisting in the implementation and rollout of the new Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
· Recruitment – posting of job advertisements, analysis of applicants, facilitating pre-screens and interviews, etc.
· Assisted/lead in the creation of performance management initiatives – creation of employee surveys and created the initial framework for the management competencies guide for the TinyEYE Management Summit.
· Special projects specialist – worked on onboarding manuals, process mapping, and job requisition systems/processes.
· Completing organizational payroll for all Canadian and American employees.
Management Consulting Project | Edwards School of Business | Saskatoon, SK Jan 2017 – April 2018
· Project: Compensation Review and Plan
· Analyzed the current compensation structure organization and delivered a final report outlining analysis and recommendations to United Way Saskatoon & Area
· Undertook market and competitor research to analyze current market trends
· Demonstrated dependability in the effective management of confidential information
· Utilized communication skills to conduct interviews with managers and research personnel
· Analyzed reports and created valuable methods for the client to communicate results to stakeholders
Administrative Assistant | Golf Saskatchewan | Saskatoon, SK May – Sept 2017
· Digital communications through online marketing channels and social media targeted to all Golf Saskatchewan members
· Constructed an extensive written communications report that is now utilized by Golf Canada
· Assist the Manager of Programs & Member Services with membership related duties
· Financial handlings (bank deposits, financial record keeping, invoices, etc.)
· Assist in the updating of databases and other data processing which required advanced computer skills
Education
Bachelor of Commerce | University of Saskatchewan | Saskatoon, SK Sept 2013 – 2018
· Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan
· Major: Human Resource Management (HRM)
· Valedictorian of 2018 Graduation Class in addition to being nominated for six graduation awards
· Extra-Curricular Activities: JDC West Academic Member (HR Team), JDC West VP Academic, Edwards Business Students’ Society (EBSS) VP Academic, Edwards Business Students’ Society (EBSS) Director of Team Development, EDGE Case Competition, John Molson Sports Marketing Case Competition, Refresh Case Competition, Internal Case Competition, Comm 119 Mentor
Awards and Scholarships
· Valedictorian of 2018 Edwards School of Business Graduating Class March 2018
· JDC West Human Resources Discipline Winner Jan 2018
· CAFÉ and W. Brett Wilson Centre Entrepreneur Award Sept 2017
· STM Tuition Award Sept 2014 – 2017
· 2017 Refresh Case Competition Finalist March 2017
· Edge Case Competition Winner Feb 2016
Volunteer Activities
· Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors Member (Non-Voting) Sept 2017 – Present
· JDC West – Vice President of Academic Feb 2018 – Present
· Ronald McDonald House – general volunteer May – Present
· JDC West – Academic Case Team Member (Human Resources Discipline) Sept 2017 – Jan 2018
· Edwards Business Students Society (EBSS)
Vice President of Academics Feb 2017 – April 2018
Academic Director of Training and Development Feb 2016 – Feb 2017 Saskatoon Blades – sports marketing/game-day ops intern Aug 2015 – May 2017
Habitat for Humanity – group build volunteer July – Aug 2017
References available as per request