We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join a retail organization in Richmond, British Columbia on a Contract basis. This opportunity is well suited to someone who enjoys working in a collaborative payroll environment and can manage recurring payroll activities with accuracy and strong service skills. The successful candidate will support payroll operations for multiple store locations and head office employees while helping maintain a smooth, reliable pay process across the business.

Responsibilities:
• Administer bi-weekly payroll for employees across retail locations and head office, ensuring pay is processed accurately and on schedule.
• Review new employee entries, employee updates, and terminations to confirm records are complete and payroll changes are properly reflected.
• Validate timekeeping information in Kronos, investigate discrepancies, and reconcile timecards before payroll is finalized.
• Use PeopleSoft to maintain payroll data and support full-cycle payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees.
• Respond to questions from store leaders and employees regarding pay, deductions, and payroll-related concerns in a timely and attentive manner.
• Work closely with the payroll team to support year-end activities and other time-sensitive payroll priorities.
• Monitor payroll transactions for compliance with internal procedures and Canadian payroll standards.
• Assist with reporting, data review, and other payroll administration tasks that contribute to efficient department operations.
• At least 2 years of recent experience in Canadian payroll administration, including full-cycle payroll processing.
• Hands-on experience using PeopleSoft for payroll-related tasks.
• Practical knowledge of Kronos or similar time and attendance systems.
• Ability to process payroll for a workforce that includes a high volume of hourly employees.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies accurately.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills for supporting employees and store management.
• Experience working in a retail or multi-location environment is preferred.
• Payroll certification or related accounting knowledge would be considered an asset.

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