Payroll Officer

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Date: 23 Sept 2026

Location: Sudbury, ON, CA, P3C 4Z3

Company: Orica

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.

This position is a replacement.

• 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

• 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.

• Work with a variety of systems, including:
  • Dayforce Payroll
  • Service Now Ticketing System
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook 365

• 1 to 2 years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience processing Canadian payroll – mandatory.
• Experience using the Dayforce payroll system – a strong asset.
• Familiarity with collective agreements and unionized payroll environments – an asset.
• 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.
• Bilingualism (English/French) – an asset.
• 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.

At Orica, you'll be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values safety, innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to a critical business function while developing your payroll expertise and growing your career within a global organization.

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…