Sr. Payroll Officer

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 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.

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

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/Kamloops, BC.
• The regular schedule is Monday to Friday during daytime hours.

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.

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.

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.