Interim Payroll and Benefits Clerk

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a community
a partnership
a team

You’ll experience them all at London Drugs. As one of Canada’s most successful retail chains, we know what it takes to build a satisfying career. We are seeking innovative, customer focused people to join our team Our Human Resources Department is looking for an addition to our Head Office team in Richmond, BC:
**Payroll & Benefits Clerk (Temporary One Year Contract)**

This role will be responsible for performing administrative and clerical duties within the Payroll & Benefits Department. We are interested in your prioritization, accuracy, multitasking skills as well as your proactive mindset.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Data entry for manually keyed payroll (Optical, Asteya)
- Administer garnishees and 3rd party demands.
- Process cheques for payroll remittances such as group RRSP, WCB, Health Benefits, United Way, etc.
- Process pay statements for distribution to all locations.
- Answer incoming phone calls, re-direct to appropriate personnel.
- Open and distribute incoming mail and send outgoing mail.
- Check incoming payroll and benefit forms for completion of information and distribute to appropriate personnel, or file in employee file.
- Assist employees and management with payroll and benefit inquiries.
- Forward all EHB and Dental claim forms to insurance company bi-weekly.
- Distribute correspondence to employees (i.e.: PDD cards, Wallet ID cards, Dental cards, care cards).
- Liaison with employee/insurance company and Dehoney’s office for any questions/inquiries.
- Managing quarterly order & distribution of employee discount cards.
- Process full time/regular part-time and part-time starts sets.
- Maintain filing/scanning
- Typing and word processing skills
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Demonstrate good interpersonal skills when dealing with customers, staff & management.
- Strong administrative skills.
- Strong technical knowledge.
- Professional image, reflecting positively on the company.
- Highly organized and able to multitask effectively and work under changing priorities.
- Initiative to isolate and solve problems.
- Handle confidential/sensitive information in a mature and responsible manner.
- Must be detail oriented.
- Strong listening and empathy skills

**Availability Requirement**
This is a temporary full-time position Monday to Friday, for one year.

If you are a well organized, self-motivated, individual who has a positive attitude, a desire to support Company initiatives, and a commitment to achieving Company objectives, then we have the opportunity for you to excel

We offer advancement opportunities through our promote-from-within policies, salaries commensurate with experience, as well as a comprehensive benefits program including:

- Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription drug and vision coverage for you and your family (Ensuring you and your family are taken care of)
- Employee Discount Program (Sharing our success)
- Employee Recognition Program (Tangible rewards for great work)
- Company matched RRSPs (Helping you plan for your future)
- Ongoing In-House Training & Education Courses (Lifelong learning)
- Employee Family Assistance Program (Free confidential counseling)
- Community Involvement (Giving back to our communities)

If you possess the necessary skills and expertise and would like to join an exciting team of professionals,

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.