Original job description
We are looking for a Payroll Clerk to join a wholesale distribution organization in Burnaby, British Columbia on a Long-term Contract basis. This position supports a high-volume hourly payroll environment and is well suited to someone who can work independently, build positive working relationships, and maintain accuracy under regular payroll deadlines. The successful candidate will contribute to payroll administration for a large employee group, including unionized populations, while helping ensure records, deductions, and reporting are handled correctly.
Responsibilities:
• Process bi-weekly payroll for a large hourly workforce by reviewing imported time data, validating details, and preparing payroll for completion.
• Enter and maintain employee payroll information, including new employee documentation, terminations, and updates to employee records.
• Reconcile payroll data and investigate discrepancies to help ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Prepare recurring payroll reports and support monthly Excel-based reporting, including documentation related to union dues.
• Administer payroll activities for both union and non-union employee groups while following established collective agreement rules already configured in the system.
• Coordinate with store-level teams and internal departments to obtain required payroll information and resolve questions efficiently.
• Support year-end payroll activities such as T4-related administration and associated record maintenance.
• Assist with in-house payroll operations and contribute to ongoing payroll administrative tasks across assigned business units.
• At least 3 years of payroll experience in a high-volume environment.
• Hands-on experience using ADP Workforce Now for payroll processing and employee data maintenance.
• Working knowledge of payroll practices involving hourly employees, timesheets, and payroll administration.
• Experience supporting unionized payroll environments, including reporting or deductions related to collective agreements and union dues.
• Intermediate Excel skills with the ability to prepare payroll reports and review data accurately.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively while remaining self-directed and resourceful.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential information with professionalism.
