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. 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.  Orica does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.  Do not apply for this role if you will need Orica Immigration Sponsorship (e.g., H1-B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.   About the role 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. What you will be doing Payroll Processing 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. Data Integrity 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. Customer Service Deliver timely, professional, and high-quality customer service to employees and managers regarding payroll inquiries. Utilize the HR ticketing system…