Payroll Officer

Orica; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription Drug plans

Dental and Vision plans

401(k) + Company Match

Paid time off

Job summary

Orica is seeking a Payroll Officer to support accurate bi-weekly and monthly Canadian payroll processing. You will collaborate with employees, HR, and Finance to ensure timely payroll delivery and high-quality customer service.

This role emphasizes data integrity, system integration with Dayforce, and timely responses to payroll inquiries in a fast-paced, global environment. A strong attention to detail and effective communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience processing Canadian payroll is mandatory.
• Familiarity with Dayforce payroll system is an asset.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation, deductions and best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll transactions and wage calculations in Dayforce.
• Verify payroll data prior to final submission.
• Review and manage payroll information flow between systems and stakeholders.
• Validate and process employee lifecycle changes (hiring, promotions, garnishments).
• Ensure payroll files are accurately prepared and uploaded.

Skills

Payroll processing

Canadian payroll

Dayforce

Data integrity

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Bilingual (English/French)

Tools

Dayforce Payroll

ServiceNow

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook 365

Job description

We are excited to announce an opportunity to join Orica's North America Payroll Team as a Payroll Officer. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly and Monthly Canadian payroll while delivering exceptional customer service to employees and managers regarding payroll-related matters.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, maintaining data integrity, and collaborating with employees, HR, Finance, and business partners to ensure payroll excellence.

What you will be doing

Payroll Processing

• Process payroll transactions and wage calculations in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Verify the accuracy of payroll data prior to final submission in Dayforce.
• Review, verify, and manage the flow of payroll-related information between systems and stakeholders, including General Ledger (GL) for Finance, HR, Payroll, and tax interfaces.
• Validate and process employee lifecycle changes, including:
• New hires and terminations
  • Promotions and compensation changes
  • Wage garnishments and child support orders
  • Tax deduction updates
  • Relocation expenses
  • Bonus payments
  • Other payroll-related transactions
• Ensure payroll files are accurately prepared and uploaded into the Dayforce system.

Data Integrity

• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of payroll data and employee records.
• Review personnel records to ensure employee information is current and accurately reflected in payroll systems.
• Audit payroll information and investigate discrepancies as required.

Customer Service

• Deliver timely, professional, and high-quality customer service to employees and managers regarding payroll inquiries.
• Utilize the HR ticketing system to respond to and resolve payroll-related requests.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the employee payroll experience.

Systems & Technology

• Work with a variety of systems, including:
  • Dayforce Payroll
  • ServiceNow Ticketing System
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook 365

Why Join Orica

At Orica, you'll be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values safety, innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to a critical business function while developing your payroll expertise and growing your career within a global organization.

What you will bring

• 1 to 2 years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience processing Canadian payroll – mandatory.
• Experience using the Dayforce payroll system – a strong asset.
• Familiarity with collective agreements and unionized payroll environments – an asset.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation, deductions, and payroll best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing interruptions.
• Bilingualism (English/French) – an asset.

What 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.

Compensation Range

• Between $28.59 and $40.03 / hour.

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

Benefits (Full Time Employees)

• Medical/Prescription Drug – Three (3) plans to choose from
• Dental – Two (2) plans to choose from
• Vision – Two (2) plans to choose from
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company provided Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Plans
• Voluntary Identity Theft Protection
• Voluntary Legal Plan
• 401(k) + Company Match
• Company provided Maternity Leave
• Company provided Bonding Leave
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick & Safe Time
• Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays

We respect and value all

Orica is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a Drug-free workplace.

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.