Position: Payroll and Advantages Specialist
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Job Id: 911-26-26
# of Openings: 1
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Payroll and Benefits Specialist Competition #26-26
About Our Opportunity Working within the mission, vision, values, and person-centred philosophy of the Agency, the Payroll and Benefits Specialist is responsible for the efficient and accurate administration of payroll, employee benefits, pension processes, and related systems operations.
Working collaboratively across Finance and Human Resources, the role leads payroll processing, benefits and pension administration, leave coordination, system optimization, reporting, compliance, and continuous process improvement initiatives. The Payroll and Benefits Specialist plays a key role in supporting integrated people systems and ensuring payroll and benefit practices align with Agency policies, legislative requirements, and best practices. The role works with team members in Finance and HR, and supports leaders and staff across all programs. It also works with external group benefit and pension providers extensively. The role supports ongoing modernization initiatives, including payroll and HRIS enhancements, automation opportunities, streamlining processes, and cross-functional operational improvements.
Flexible scheduling to accommodate life/work balance
Three weeks’ vacation for full-time staff * entitlement increases from there
Three paid household leave days a year
Two paid Wellness Days a year
Two and a half paid Agency days for full-time staff
Five paid days for education leave/year
One paid Moving Day/year
Subsidized professional association annual dues (if applicable)
Milestone celebrations
On-the-job education through various Lunch and Learns
Safe and Respectful Work Environment
Opportunities for Growth
Ongoing support, mentoring, and recognition to help with engagement and career growth
A work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness, and integrity
Health and Wellness Resources: Three flex benefit options to meet your individualized needs
Option of psychological/counselling services (up to $1500/year)
Employee Assistance Plan
Long Term Disability Plan
Insurance, Travel insurance, ++
Work Hours: 35 hours/ week; Monday- Friday
Salary: MGS 5 Step 1 $41.02/ hour
Location: 1638 East Broadway, Vancouver,



BC, with a possibility of working in a hybrid environment
Posting End Date: Posting will remain open until filled
What do you need to Succeed?
Education, Training, Experience
Diploma or degree in Payroll, Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation preferred, or in progress
Minimum 5 years of progressive payroll administration experience
Experience administering benefits and pension programs preferred
Experience working with integrated payroll and HRIS systems
Experience supporting process improvement and systems implementation initiatives is considered an asset
Experience with HRIS/payroll system conversions and modernization initiatives is considered an asset
Experience in the non-profit, healthcare, or social services sector is considered an asset
Role Qualifications and Skills include, but are not limited to Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, statutory remittances, payroll practices, and benefits administration
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
Experience with ADP or comparable payroll systems is considered an asset
Experience with HRIS/payroll system conversions and modernization initiatives is considered an asset
Ability to work collaboratively across departments in a shared-services environment
Self-directed and motivated
Additional Requirements Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check
JOIN US FOR A MEANINGFUL CAREER HELPING OTHERS AND BRING YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF! About Us When you work with us, you will join a caring team of people who will value you as a whole person.



You will also have the opportunity to do meaningful, leading-edge work that has a direct impact on the local community.
At Family Services of Greater Vancouver, we have been helping people in crisis since 1928. We are a non-profit working to support and empower individuals, families, and communities. We offer programs and services designed to help people develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to create positive change in their lives. Our staff operates from an evidence-based, trauma-informed lens to meet people where they are and get them where they want to be.
We help people develop skills and knowledge, empowering our neighbours to create positive change in their lives. Our team is made up of more than 360 staff, including expert counselors and support workers who provide compassionate, client-centred care to youth experiencing homelessness, families and children impacted by trauma, victims of domestic violence, and other vulnerable people from an evidence-based, trauma-informed lens. We believe in building a brighter future for all British Columbians and providing a supportive and inclusive workplace for all our staff.
We believe in the power of inclusion and the power of enabling all our staff to thrive by embracing diversity and fostering equality. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff that dismantles barriers and creates opportunities. Our organization is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce representing the communities we proudly serve while encompassing the principles of equity, inclusion, and diversity. Decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political beliefs, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or non-applicable criminal condition.
We gratefully acknowledge that our programs are delivered on traditional and ancestral lands and waters of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil Waututh), Qayqayt, Katzie, Kwantlen, Kwekwetlem, Semiahmoo, Matsqui, and Tsawwassen First Nations. Huy ch q’u.

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📌 Payroll and Benefits Specialist (British Columbia)
🏢 Family Services of Greater Vancouver
📍 British Columbia