Contract Payroll Administrator (BC) - High-Volume Payroll

London Drugs Limited; Richmond; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

London Drugs is seeking a Payroll Administrator (Contract) to join our Payroll team at our Corporate Head Office in Richmond, BC. You will process bi-weekly payroll for about 9,000 employees across four provinces, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely pay.

Working with HR, Finance, managers and staff, you will manage ROEs, year-end reporting, and payroll remittance, while maintaining confidentiality and providing excellent service.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of payroll administration experience in a computerized payroll environment.
• Experience with high-volume payroll and maintaining employee payroll records.
• Experience with PeopleSoft, Kronos, Workday, or other enterprise payroll systems is considered an asset.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and payroll legislation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with employees, managers, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively within a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 9,000 employees across four provinces.
• Enter and maintain payroll information related to new hires, employee changes, and payroll transactions.
• Verify and reconcile payroll input and output to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Process commissions, bonus payments, retroactive pay adjustments, and other payroll transactions.
• Review and approve payroll items including sick time, vacation pay, leaves, and WCB-related payments.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies by working closely with department managers and employees.
• Administer garnishments, third-party demands, and other legislated deductions.
• Prepare and process Records of Employment (ROEs).
• Support year-end payroll activities, including preparation of T4 reporting.
• Process payroll remittances including RRSP contributions, health benefits, charitable deductions, WCB remittances, and other payroll-related payments.
• Administer employee payroll deductions and benefit-related adjustments.
• Assist employees and managers with payroll inquiries in a professional and confidential manner.
• Ensure payroll practices remain compliant with applicable federal and provincial legislation, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain payroll records, documentation, and system data with a high degree of accuracy.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Tools

PeopleSoft

Kronos

Workday

Excel

Job description

London Drugs is seeking a Payroll Administrator (Contract) to join our Payroll team at our Corporate Head Office in Richmond, BC. You will process bi-weekly payroll for about 9,000 employees across four provinces, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely pay.

Working with HR, Finance, managers and staff, you will manage ROEs, year-end reporting, and payroll remittance, while maintaining confidentiality and providing excellent service.