Payroll Specialist

About the Organization

Taproot Community Support Services delivers individualized support to children, youth, adults, and families facing a variety of life challenges. Its approach is built on the belief that every person has an inner strength that can be developed with the right support. The organization’s programs emphasize cultural respect, inclusion, and responsiveness to different communities. Taproot works to help people strengthen their skills, resilience, and confidence so they can take part more fully in community life. Team members help create a caring and encouraging environment where growth and belonging are supported.

Role Overview

Taproot is seeking a full-time Payroll Specialist for a hybrid arrangement in Port Alberni, British Columbia, combining office-based and work-from-home days. In this position, you will manage payroll from start to finish on a regular cycle, making sure employee pay, deductions, benefits, and required remittances are processed accurately. The role also includes maintaining payroll records, updating changes in compensation and employment status, and ensuring payroll taxes and other deductions are handled on time and in line with requirements.

What You Will Do

You will address garnishments, respond to questions about payroll from staff and leaders, and resolve payroll issues with professionalism and discretion. The position also involves working closely with HR and finance teams to support reporting, audits, and ongoing improvements to payroll processes and systems.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate brings hands-on payroll administration experience, including accurate and timely processing for both hourly and salaried employees. You should understand payroll taxes, statutory deductions, and payroll service requirements, and be able to apply current rules and organizational policies. Experience with garnishments and other specialized payroll matters is important, along with the ability to maintain confidentiality and compliance.

Strong accuracy with numbers, attention to detail, and solid troubleshooting skills are needed when reviewing payroll data and correcting discrepancies. Comfort using payroll software and related tools such as HRIS platforms, timekeeping systems, and spreadsheets is expected, along with the ability to adapt quickly to new systems. Clear written and verbal communication is also important for explaining payroll matters to employees and stakeholders.

You should be able to manage priorities, meet tight deadlines, and work independently in a hybrid setting while collaborating effectively with colleagues both on-site and remotely. Education or certification in payroll, accounting, or a related discipline, such as PCP or an equivalent credential, is considered an asset. Experience in a community support or non-profit setting is beneficial, and a strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and cultural respect is valued.

Additional Information

This role is based in Port Alberni, BC, and is structured as a hybrid position with both office and remote work. No salary range, number of openings, or start date was provided in the source.