Payroll Officer (Centennial, CO)

Date: 6 Aug 2025

Location: Centennial, CO, US, 80112

Company: Orica

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 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 mobilise 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.

If interested in joining the Orica team and to be contacted by the Orica Recruiting team, text “New Job” to 52345.

About The Role – 33412 - Payroll Officer (Centennial, CO)

We are excited to announce an opportunity at Orica for a Payroll Officer within our Orica North America Payroll Team who will be focused on administrative support of Payroll for Orica employees in Mexico and Dominican Republic ensuring accuracy and compliance with Orica and legislative requirements.

What you will be doing

- Administers offline payroll data and processes

- Provides leave management advice and compliance

- Manages Service Now related to payroll

- Conducts payroll GL reconciliation and payment of invoices

- Executes payroll input and or management of external service providers

- Administers benefits relation to Mexico and Dominican Republic

- Experience with union payrolls in Mexico/Dominican Republic

- Executes end of year processes and reporting

- Provides legislative advice to payments

- Provides Regular and AdHoc reporting

- Supports compliance to legislation and reporting as required

- Assists with Federal/state/local reporting requirements

- Assists with internal/external audits

- Processing payroll to include LTI, Severance, bonuses and other compensation

- Processing International Assigned payrolls

- Time and Attendance monitoring and administration

- Prepare and maintain reports for management and accounting purposes.

- Identify opportunities for process improvements in payroll administration and implement changes with approval from the N.A Payroll Lead

- Assist N.A. Payroll Lead with payroll functions across North America

What you will bring

- Familiarity with collective agreements is required

- Experience with Dayforce

- Experience with SharePoint is a plus

- Ability to solve problems — essential.

- Precision, time management, organization.

- Strong communication, human relations and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work through interruptions and meet deadlines.

- Solid understanding of payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.

- Effective communication with the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.

Role dimensions

- Work Location: Centennial, CO

- Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - minimum of 3 days per week in office

Your qualifications

- Minimum of five (5) years of Payroll processing experience.

- Approx. two (2) years of Payroll experience in Mexico/Dominican Republic

- Proficiency in conversational Spanish / English

How you shape and influence others

- Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility

- Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character

- Solid interpersonal & communication skills

- Self-aware and open to feedback

- Work effectively across teams

- Able to work independently with only targeted supervision

- Productive without compromising quality

- Highly reliable and motivated to excel

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

- Hourly $28.59 – $40.03 USD

- 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 (Full Time Employees)

- 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

How and When to Apply

If interested in this role, please apply at www.orica.com/careers to Job Requisition 34346

Application Deadline: August 20, 2025

We respect and value all

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

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.

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