Payroll Analyst

Title: Payroll Analyst - Orica North America

Location: Centennial United States

Job Description:

About Orica

Join a global leader driving the future of mining.

At Orica, our people power progress. With a history dating back to 1874 and more than 13,000 team members worldwide, we are the industry leader in mining and civil blasting, shaping the future with digital and automated technologies.

We are proud to be recognized by the Women in Trucking Association as a top company for women in transportation (2023, 2024 & 2025).

If you're ready to grow your payroll career with a collaborative, people‑first organization, we'd love to meet you.

About The Role - Payroll Analyst - Orica North America

Location: Centennial, CO (Hybrid - minimum 3 days/week onsite)

Req ID: 33412

We are seeking a strong, well-rounded Payroll Analyst with a positive attitude, hands-on project experience beyond data entry, deep technical payroll expertise, and an open-minded approach to addressing challenges-particularly around aligning structure and process-U.S. and Canadian experience is a plus, along with the ability to navigate Orica's company-specific awards.

What you will be doing

• Assist with the Implementation of Dayforce
• Support leave management and provide policy/compliance guidance
• Manage payroll-related ServiceNow tickets
• Perform payroll GL reconciliations and troubleshoot system issues
• liaise with external payroll providers
• Administer region/country-specific benefits
• Support year-end processing, reporting, and audits
• Provide legislative guidance and assist with federal/state/local reporting
• Handle payroll for LTI, severance, bonuses, and other compensation
• Monitor and manage Time & Attendance
• Prepare regular and ad hoc management reports
• Identify and help implement payroll process improvements
• Support the North America Payroll Lead across core payroll operations

What you will bring

• 5+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve payroll issues
• Excellent time management, accuracy, and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and confidentiality awareness
• Experience with collective agreements (an asset)

Work Environment

• Hybrid work - 3 days/week onsite in Centennial, CO
• Monday-Friday business hours

Compensation

• $78,675 - $110,000 USD per year
• Eligible for annual short-term incentive plan

(Salary determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity.)

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

Why Orica?

At Orica, you'll join a global team where innovation, career growth, and collaboration are part of everyday life. We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive workplace where every voice matters.

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.