Total Rewards Lead (Centennial, CO, USA)

Centennial, Colorado (Hybrid)

Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilize 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.

Orica has been recognized as one of the top companies for women to work for in the transportation industry by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Total Rewards Lead to join our North America Performance & Reward team.

In this highly visible role, you will help shape and deliver programs that attract, motivate, retain, and engage employees across North America. You'll serve as a trusted partner to leaders, employees, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders while supporting Orica's health, welfare, remuneration, and wellness programs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a total rewards professional who enjoys balancing strategy and execution, driving continuous improvement, ensuring compliance, and elevating the employee experience.

What you will be doing

As the Total Rewards Lead, you will support and enhance the Orica North American health, wealth, remuneration and wellness programs, helping attract, engage, and retain employees while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

•    Oversee employee health and wealth programs for the assigned region, country, or business segment in partnership with the global/regional Performance & Reward team and Regional P&R Manager.
•    Support benefits integration and harmonization activities for mergers and acquisitions.
•    Partner with vendors, carriers, brokers, and benefit providers to improve program effectiveness, service delivery, and efficiency.
•    Participate in governance committees supporting health, welfare, and retirement programs.
•    Collaborate with global and regional Performance & Reward teams on wellbeing and workforce engagement initiatives.
•    Manage leaves of absence, including Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) programs.
•    Oversee workers' compensation programs in partnership with the SHES team and third-party administrators.
•    Support employee recognition and service award programs.
•    Ensure timely reporting, filings, contributions, and compliance activities across benefits and retirement programs.
•    Partner with regional and global stakeholders to implement and enhance employee programs.
•    Serve as a key resource for employee questions and issues related to benefits and health and wealth programs.
•    Work with vendors to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, including Form 5500 filings, audits, non-discrimination testing, ACA reporting, and other statutory obligations.
•    Support annual salary planning, compensation reviews, bonus administration, and related reporting.
•    Identify and drive opportunities to improve program efficiency, effectiveness, employee experience, and cost management.

What you will bring

We're looking for a collaborative and results-oriented professional with deep expertise in total rewards administration.

Required Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or a related field.
•    10+ years of Human Resources experience.
•    7+ years of U.S. health and welfare plan administration and program management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

•    5+ years supporting auxiliary employee benefit programs.
•    5+ years supporting employee wellbeing and wellness programs.
•    5+ years of remuneration(compensation) experience.
•    Financial acumen and budgeting experience.
•    Experience leading process improvement initiatives.
•    Demonstrated ability to build strong vendor, stakeholder, and customer relationships.
•    Experience with SAP, SuccessFactors, and Dayforce.
•    Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Why Join Orica?

At Orica, you'll be part of a global organization where your expertise directly impacts the employee experience and supports business success.

You'll have opportunities to:

•    Work with a diverse and highly collaborative global team.
•    Influence programs that support thousands of employees across North America.
•    Contribute to strategic initiatives that shape the future of rewards and benefits.
•    Expand your skills through ongoing learning and development opportunities.
•    Grow your career through flexible and diverse career pathways.
•    Partner with leaders and subject matter experts across multiple functions and regions.

We believe every employee has unique strengths and potential. At Orica, you'll find a workplace where you can make an impact, continue learning, and build a rewarding career.

Role Details 

•    Location: Centennial, Colorado 
•    Work Arrangement: Hybrid (minimum three days per week in the office) 
•    Reporting Structure: Individual contributor role with no direct reports 
•    Travel: Up to 15%

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 

•    $89,700 - $125,580
•    Eligible for annual short-term incentive plan

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

Benefits 

•    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
•    Company provided 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 

Apply Today

If you're passionate about creating meaningful employee reward and benefits experiences and want to make an impact within a global industry leader, we'd love to hear from you.

If interested in this role, please apply at www.orica.com/careers to Job Requisition 39510

Application Deadline: July 24, 2026

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

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.