Senior Payroll Administrator

Bausch & Lomb GmbH; Bridgewater (MA); Hybrid; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives (short/long-term)

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Well-being benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Bausch + Lomb is seeking a Payroll Administrator for our Bridgewater, NJ hybrid location. You will process biweekly payroll for U.S. and Canada, ensure accuracy, and resolve inquiries while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.

You will work with MSPs and internal teams, leveraging payroll software and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and accuracy. The role emphasizes detail, deadlines, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll or payroll administrative experience with good knowledge of payroll fundamentals.
• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, human resources or related field.
• Experience processing biweekly payroll for U.S. and/or Canada (exempt, non-exempt).
• Experience with third‑party payroll providers or managed services.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines.
• Experience using AI to improve payroll efficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, especially for employee inquiries.
• Proficiency with timekeeping systems and payroll software.
• Comfortable working with confidential employee data.

Responsibilities

• Process and review biweekly U.S. and Canada payroll with MSPs to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain payroll fundamentals knowledge: earnings, deductions, taxes, time reporting.
• Manage payroll electronic mailbox and respond to inquiries professionally.
• Research and resolve pay, deductions, taxes, and time questions.
• Audit and correct timecards before payroll submission.
• Reconcile payroll data for new hires, terminations, status changes.
• Track leaves of absence and ensure proper pay treatment.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and escalate discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll records per policy and compliance.
• Collaborate with HR, Benefits, Finance and payroll vendors.
• Assist with audits, reporting, and payroll projects.

Skills

Payroll fundamentals

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidential data handling

AI for payroll

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Timekeeping systems

Payroll software

Payroll managed services

Job description

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.

Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170‑year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and review biweekly U.S. and Canada payroll in partnership with payroll managed service providers to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of payroll fundamentals, including earnings, deductions, taxes, and time reporting
• Monitor and manage the payroll electronic mailbox, ensuring timely and professional responses to employee and stakeholders on their payroll inquiries
• Research and resolve employee questions related to pay, deductions, taxes, and time reporting
• Review, audit, and correct timecard errors prior to payroll submission
• Reconcile payroll data related to new hires, terminations, and changes in employment status
• Track and reconcile employee leaves of absence, ensuring proper pay treatment and coordination with HR
• Perform payroll reconciliations and validations to identify discrepancies and escalate issues as needed
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation in accordance with company policies and compliance requirements
• Collaborate with HR, Benefits, Compensation, Finance, and payroll vendors to support smooth payroll operations
• Assist with audits, reporting, and special payroll projects as assigned

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll or payroll administrative experience with goodknowledge of payroll fundamentals
• Bachelors degree in business, accounting, human resources or related field
• Experience processing or supporting biweekly payroll, preferably for U.S. and/or Canada for exempt, non‑exempt and union non‑exempt employees.
• Previous experience working with payroll managed services or third‑party payroll providers
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Utilizing AI technologies to gain efficiency
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially when responding to employee inquiries
• Proficiency with timekeeping systems and payroll software
• Comfortable working in a confidential environment with sensitive employee data

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to both U.S. and Canadian payroll processing
• Experience supporting HR or Finance teams
• Familiarity with leave administration and employment lifecycle processes

This position may be available in the following location(s): Bridgewater, NJ - Hybrid

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting pay for this role is between $30.00 - $35.00 per hour. The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term and/or long‑term incentives. They may also be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, a tuition reimbursement program (select degrees), company holidays, and well‑being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive sick time, floating holidays and paid vacation.

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