Payroll Officer

Orica•Centennial, CO

13d•$29 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

1 to 2 years of payroll processing experience.
Experience processing Canadian payroll – mandatory.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience using the Dayforce payroll system – a strong asset.
Familiarity with collective agreements and unionized payroll environments – an asset.
Bilingualism (English/French) – an asset.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.

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
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