Sr. Payroll Officer

Orica; Maple Ridge; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical on day 1

Dental on day 1

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pension plan

Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Orica Canada inc. is seeking a Sr. Payroll Officer to own payroll for all Canadian employees. Hybrid role with multiple base locations and a strong emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with Canadian payroll legislation.

You will support Payroll Officers, liaise with external partners, and provide guidance on leave, year-end processes, and complex payroll inquiries while working with Dayforce and Office 365 tools.

Qualifications

• More than 5 years of payroll processing experience in Canada.
• Knowledge of Dayforce payroll system.
• Familiarity with Canadian payroll legislation and union agreements is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of payroll data and coordinate with external service providers for accurate payroll delivery.
• Administer offline payroll data and processes, ensuring information is complete and maintained.
• Provide responsive, customer-focused support and build relationships with stakeholders.
• Interpret payroll legislation and provide clear guidance to internal clients.
• Support year-end payroll processes and reporting.
• Manage payroll-related service requests and act as escalation point for complex inquiries.

Skills

Payroll processing

Bilingual English/French

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Dayforce

Excel

Outlook 365

Job description

Job description

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Payroll Officer to support Orica Canada inc. This position will take ownership of the payroll process for Orica employees across Canada, helping ensure every payroll cycle is accurate, timely, and compliant with Orica requirements and applicable legislation. In this key role, you will support Payroll Officers, provide practical guidance to internal stakeholders, and serve as an escalation point for payroll system issues and legislative inquiries.

This is a new position.

What you will be doing

• Take ownership of payroll data and coordinate with external service providers to support accurate and efficient payroll delivery.
• Administer offline payroll data and processes, ensuring information is complete, accurate, and properly maintained.
• Provide responsive, customer-focused support while building trusted relationships with key stakeholders.
• Interpret payroll legislation and provide clear, practical, and relevant guidance to internal clients.
• Participate in payroll and business improvement projects as required.
• Provide guidance on leave management and help ensure ongoing compliance.
• Manage payroll-related service requests and act as an escalation point for complex inquiries.
• Administer payroll-related benefits, as required.
• Support year-end payroll processes and reporting, as required.
• Prepare accurate regular and ad hoc payroll reports to support business needs.
• Support Payroll Officers in interpreting legislation and providing accurate, relevant guidance.
• Manage payments for employees on international assignments.
• Apply subject matter expertise in complex agreements and legislation to resolve payroll matters effectively.
• Partner with the Regional Payroll Lead to manage and monitor payroll system change requests.

Systems

• Dayforce
• ServiceNow ticketing system
• Excel and Outlook 365

Role dimensions

• This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week onsite at an Orica office.
• The position may be based in Boisbriand, QC; Sudbury, ON; Calgary, AB; or Maple Ridge, BC.
• The regular schedule is Monday to Friday during daytime hours.

What you will bring

• More than 5 years of payroll processing experience in Canada.
• Familiarity with collective agreements and unions is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of the Dayforce payroll system.
• Understanding of company HR and payroll policies, procedures, and agreements, as well as applicable country or regional legislation.
• Strong foundational payroll knowledge applicable to the country or region being administered.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Bilingual in English and French, to support employees across all Canadian provinces – MANDATORY

We offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Compensation Range

• Between $75,000 and $95,000 / year
• Eligible for annual short-term incentive plan

Benefits (Full Time Employees)

• Medical on the first day worked. Basic module paid by the employer.
• Dental on the first day worked. Basic module paid by the employer.
• Life, Disability and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Retirement / Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
• Holidays - twelve nationally and/or provincially recognized holidays per calendar year
• Paid Time Off

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

Orica is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where our people feel engaged, respected, and connected.