Payroll Administrator / Contract

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

Location: Richmond, BC

Job Type: Full Time Contract for one-year with possibility of extension

Payroll Administrator

Are you a detail-oriented payroll professional looking to grow your career with a leading Canadian company? London Drugs is seeking a Payroll Administrator (Contract) to join our Payroll team at our Corporate Head Office in Richmond, BC. Supporting approximately 9,000 employees across Western Canada, you'll be part of a collaborative team responsible for payroll processing, compliance, and employee support. Working closely with Human Resources, Finance, managers, and employees, you will play an important role in delivering exceptional payroll support and helping employees receive accurate and timely pay.

What You'll Do

• 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.

What You Bring

• Minimum two years of payroll administration experience in a computerized payroll environment.
• Experience processing 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.

Why Join London Drugs?

• Join a well-established and respected Canadian company.
• Gain exposure to complex, high-volume payroll operations.
• Collaborate with experienced Payroll, HR, and Finance professionals.
• Opportunity to expand your knowledge of payroll compliance, benefits administration, year-end reporting, and payroll systems.
• Support a workforce spanning multiple provinces and business functions.
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional development.

Availability Requirement

This is a full-time contract role, Monday through Friday.

Why Join London Drugs?

• Join a well-established and respected Canadian company.
• Gain exposure to complex, high-volume payroll operations.
• Collaborate with experienced Payroll, HR, and Finance professionals.
• Opportunity to expand your knowledge of payroll compliance, benefits administration, year-end reporting, and payroll systems.
• Support a workforce spanning multiple provinces and business functions.
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional development.

Starting pay will fall within the salary range indicated and may vary based on job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and education.

London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work applicable to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Be advised, London Drugs DOES NOT use third party recruitment services.

London Drugs may collect, use, and/or disclose your personal information (including the information in this application) where it is reasonable for establishing, managing or terminating an employment relationship. This includes the use or disclosure of your personal information to persons inside or external to our organization, for the purpose of checking references or gathering other information to support an assessment of your candidacy.