Senior Payroll Administrator

Bausch + Lomb; Bridgewater (MA); Hybrid; USD 85,962,240 - 100,289,280; Full time

Job summary

Bausch + Lomb is hiring a Payroll Specialist to process and review biweekly U.S. and Canada payroll, working with managed service providers to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The role requires 3+ years of payroll experience, a bachelor's degree, and proficiency with timekeeping systems and payroll software. Hybrid work in Bridgewater, NJ with a $30–$35/hour range.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll or payroll admin experience with knowledge of payroll fundamentals.
• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, HR or related field.
• Experience processing biweekly payroll for US/Canada for exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Experience with third-party payroll providers.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience using AI technologies to gain efficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with timekeeping systems and payroll software.
• Confidential handling of sensitive employee data.

Responsibilities

• Process and review biweekly U.S. and Canada payroll with MSPs for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of payroll fundamentals including earnings, deductions, taxes, and time reporting.
• Respond professionally to payroll inquiries via the payroll mailbox.
• Research and resolve employee questions related to pay, deductions, taxes, and time reporting.
• Review and correct timecard errors prior to payroll submission.
• Reconcile payroll data for hires, terminations, and status changes.
• Track and reconcile leaves of absence and proper pay treatment.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and validate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate payroll records per policy and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with HR, Benefits, Finance, and payroll vendors to support operations.
• Assist with audits, reporting, and special payroll projects.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Timekeeping systems

Payroll software

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, HR, or related field

Tools

Payroll software

Timekeeping systems

Payroll managed services

Job description

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 elevate 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 good knowledge of payroll fundamentals
• Bachelor's 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
• Experience 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.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.