Payroll Officer (Centennial, CO)

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.

Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. From the production and supply of explosives, blasting systems, mining chemicals and geotechnical monitoring to our cutting-edge digital solutions and comprehensive range of services, we sustainably mobilize the earth’s resources.   

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

We are excited to announce an opportunity at Orica for a Payroll Officer within our Orica North America Payroll Team.  This position is responsible for tracking all necessary tasks for processing bi-weekly payroll in Canada for approximately 300 hourly (unionized) employees. They will provide timely and high-quality customer service to employees regarding payroll matters.

What you will be doing

Health, Safety, and Environment

• Comply with the safety charter and immediately report any accident, injury, or incident.
• Participate periodically in safety meetings.

Payroll Processing

• Enter salary calculations in accordance with company policy.
• Verify the accuracy of payroll data transmission for final submission to ADP.
• Facilitate changes to direct deposit and verify new accounts.
• Review, verify, and directly manage the flow of information to various destinations as needed, including GL, HR, payroll, and tax interfaces for hourly payroll processing.
• Enter new hires, terminations, promotions, rate changes, wage garnishments, child support orders, tax deduction changes, relocation expenses, bonuses, and various other updates into the file to be uploaded into the ADP system.

Data Integrity

• Ensure the integrity of payroll system data and employee records.
• Review personnel files to determine names, pay rates, and job titles of newly hired employees, as well as changes to pay rates and job titles for employees on payroll lists.

Customer Service

• Implement mechanisms to improve and monitor customer service.
• Use the HR ticketing system to respond to and resolve employee and manager requests.

Systems

• ADP – Pay at Work and EZ Labor Manager (fully outsourced service).
• ServiceNow ticketing system.
• Outlook 365.
• Dayforce (starting in 2026).

Physical Requirements

• Typical office work environment.
• Required activities include frequent sitting and walking.

What you will bring

• Minimum 5 years of experience in payroll processing.
• Experience with Canadian payroll.
• Familiarity with collective agreements — an asset.
• Problem-solving skills — essential.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, human relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work despite interruptions and meet deadlines.
• French language skills required (to support French-speaking employees).
• English language skills required (to support English-speaking employees).

Role dimensions

• The position holder must be able to work in person at the Centennial, CO office for a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Hours Monday to Friday, daytime.

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 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.

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica.  Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process.  All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made.  Please also be advised that Orica will never request payment or require candidates to deposit a check during the recruitment and onboarding processes.