Payroll and Human Resources Administrator
- Victoria, BC, Canada
Compensation includes a base salary of $55,000 to $60,000 annually · Full-time
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- Compensation includes a base salary of $55,000 to $60,000 annually
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Original job description
Location: McKenzie Corner, 1286 McKenzie Ave., Victoria, BC V8P 5P2
THE ROLE
Are you an organized, detail-oriented professional with experience in payroll and administration? We are looking for a reliable and service-oriented individual to join our team in a key administrative support role.
The Payroll and HR Administrator will be responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll, administering employee benefits and providing general HR administrative support including recruitment support. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, numbers and systems, and takes pride in accuracy and organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Root Cellar sprouted from a deep passion for fresh, local food and sustainable food systems.
What began as a small idea quickly took root in Victoria, where the community embraced and amplified that passion - helping The Root Cellar grow into what it is today. Across both markets, we proudly offer Vancouver Island’s widest selection of locally grown, organic, and conventional produce, alongside a full-service butcher and deli, artisanal groceries, dairy, fresh breads, and bulk foods.
At The Root Cellar, we’re committed to supporting local farmers and makers, celebrating great food, and creating a welcoming place where quality, care, and community come together under one roof.
What You Bring To The Table
THE ROLE
Are you an organized, detail-oriented professional with experience in payroll and administration? We are looking for a reliable and service-oriented individual to join our team in a key administrative support role.
The Payroll and HR Administrator will be responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll, administering employee benefits and providing general HR administrative support including recruitment support. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, numbers and systems, and takes pride in accuracy and organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Process bi-weekly payroll using Payworks.
- Administer employee benefits, enrolments and changes.
- Maintain accurate employee and payroll records.
- Support employee onboarding and offboarding.
- Respond to employee payroll and benefits inquiries.
- Provide general administrative support to the HR function.
The Root Cellar sprouted from a deep passion for fresh, local food and sustainable food systems.
What began as a small idea quickly took root in Victoria, where the community embraced and amplified that passion - helping The Root Cellar grow into what it is today. Across both markets, we proudly offer Vancouver Island’s widest selection of locally grown, organic, and conventional produce, alongside a full-service butcher and deli, artisanal groceries, dairy, fresh breads, and bulk foods.
At The Root Cellar, we’re committed to supporting local farmers and makers, celebrating great food, and creating a welcoming place where quality, care, and community come together under one roof.
What You Bring To The Table
- Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Previous payroll and administration experience.
- Hands-on experience with Payworks is required, as well as excellent working knowledge of payroll processes and employment standards.
- Experience with employee benefits administration is an asset.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
- This position requires the candidate to lift up to 25 lb, bend, climb stairs, and work at a computer desk for extended periods of time.
- Compensation includes a base salary of $55,000 to $60,000 annually
- 20% team member store discount
- Future opportunity to participate in employee ownership plan
- Group health and dental benefits, including employee and family assistance program
- Opportunities to learn and grow
- And yes… all the legendary Green Sauce you could want
More about this job
Responsibilities
Process bi-weekly payroll using Payworks, administer employee benefits, and maintain accurate employee and payroll records. Support onboarding and offboarding, respond to payroll and benefits inquiries, and provide general HR administrative and recruitment support.
Requirements
Previous payroll and administrative experience, hands-on Payworks experience, and strong knowledge of payroll processes and employment standards are required. Candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, discreet with confidential information, and proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite; benefits administration experience is an asset.
Skills
- Payroll Processing
- Payworks
- Payroll Administration
- Employee Benefits Administration
- Human Resources Administration
- Recruitment Support
- Employee Onboarding
- Employee Offboarding
- Recordkeeping
- Payroll and Benefits Inquiries
- Confidentiality
- Organization
- Attention to Detail
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
- Employment Standards
Benefits
- Team Member Store Discount
- Employee Ownership Plan Opportunity
- Group Health and Dental Benefits
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Learning and Growth Opportunities
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Categories
- Human Resources
- Finance & Accounting
- Administrative
Keywords
- Payroll
- Bi-Weekly Payroll
- Payworks
- Human Resources
- Employee Benefits
- Benefits Enrollment
- Payroll Records
- Employee Records
- Onboarding
- Offboarding
- Recruitment Support
- Payroll Inquiries
- Benefits Inquiries
- Employment Standards
- Confidential Information
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
- Administrative Support