People & Culture – Payroll and Benefits Coordinator

Are you a Payroll and Benefits Coordinator that is passionate about people and food? Our client, The Root Cellar, is a unique and growing local Victoria company, and they know that extraordinary experiences begin with extraordinary people. Your contribution will help them to create a welcoming, supportive environment where team members thrive.

You will manage bi-weekly payroll processing, administer employee benefits, ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations, and provide support to HR and recruitment efforts. Your responsibilities will include maintaining accurate employee records, processing payroll with accuracy, and serving as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding benefits and payroll matters.

What makes The Root Cellar a great employer?

There are many reasons for joining a work environment that the team is proud to be part of, and here are a few:

• A salary of $50,000 – 55,000 (based on related education and experience).
• 20% Team Member discount in their stores (stores that provide extraordinary food experiences and memorable shopping experiences – customers look forward to visiting and talk about their experience).
• Access to group benefits with medical and dental coverage, as well as an employee and family assistance package.
• They are committed to supporting the growth and well-being of their Team Members, and there are learning opportunities for you to grow and develop within your role, and within your team, helping you to reach your full potential.
• Did we mention the Green Sauce?

What would your day include?

• Payroll Administration: Processing bi-weekly payrolls, including inputting new hires, making necessary changes, and ensuring accuracy. This includes collaborating with operations managers to verify timesheets and departmental information, managing any payroll-related issues in coordination with the payroll service provider.
• Benefits Administration: Overseeing enrollments, terminations, and changes related to employee benefits. You will be communicating benefit program details and updates to employees, and addressing any questions they may have.
• Occupational Health & Safety Support: Assisting in maintaining compliance with WorkSafe BC regulations, including tracking training, maintaining safety documentation, and supporting health and safety initiatives.
• Recruitment Support: Helping the HR team with recruitment as required.
• Administrative Support: Organizing company events, collaborating with the Marketing team on employer branding initiatives, maintaining the HR calendar, managing uniform and supply orders, and reporting.

This is an overview of what your day could hold. Please review the full Job Description to learn more about this opportunity.

Our ideal Payroll and Benefits Coordinator candidate brings:

• 3+ years of payroll experience, with experience in an hourly-based environment (retail-based experience would be great)
• Excellent knowledge of payroll processing software and prior use of an HRIS system. Payworks experience would be amazing!
• Solid understanding of BC Employment Standards Act, WorkSafe BC regulations, legislative and compliance requirements.
• A Payroll certification would be considered an asset
• HR administrative support or other related experience

Skills and abilities that will help you thrive in this role:

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Judgement to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong relationship building skills.
• Accountability for delivering results.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Experience using software to create meaningful processes and accurate reporting.

We would love to hear from you!

If you are excited to bring your payroll and HR expertise to a company that values connection and making a difference, we want to hear from you! This is your opportunity to help The Root Cellar to deliver extraordinary experiences—both for their team and their customers. Please review the full Job Description  and forward your confidential application to TallSky Consulting.

This position will remain open until it is filled. We thank all applicants; however, after initial acknowledgement, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.