Payroll Officer

The payroll opportunity you have been waiting for is here!

If you're passionate about accuracy, detail-oriented, and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in ensuring our employees are compensated accurately and efficiently. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team!

About the role

We are excited to announce a temporary opening for an experienced Payroll Officer to join our UK team. This role will last for one year as our current Payroll Officer takes on a global project.

Our payroll officers play a vital role in supporting our payroll processes. This position requires a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy and compliance with Orica standards and UK legislative regulations. Your main focus will be the payroll process in the UK, but you will also be supporting our colleagues in Belgium and be the point of contact to our external payroll provider.

What you will be doing

In this role, you will be responsible for administering offline payroll data and processes with a high level of precision. You will provide expert advice on employee leave management and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. Managing queries related to payroll through our Service Now ticketing system will be a key part of your responsibilities, along with conducting payroll General Ledger (GL) reconciliations.

You will execute payroll input and manage relationships with external service providers, as well as oversee year-end processing and reporting. Additionally, you will offer legislative advice to ensure accurate payments and provide regular ad hoc reporting as required. Supporting relevant payroll projects and managing stakeholder relationships will also be crucial, as you analyze legislation and advise on compliance matters.

What you will bring

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a payroll function in the UK
• Strong understanding of HR and payroll policies, processes, and legislation relevant to the UK
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize complex tasks under tight deadlines
• Experience managing payroll across multiple countries is a plus
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal
• A good command of French to support our colleagues in Belgium

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.

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.

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.

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.

Type of employment: full-time (36.5 hrs/week), 12-month temporary

Working hours: Daytime Monday - Friday

Start date: According to agreement

Location: Birchwood office, with the option for remote working

Application: Last day to apply is the 15th of November but we encourage you to send in your application as soon as possible
 

Join Orica UK today and be a part of a global company that helps you to grow!