Senior Payroll Administrator - Temporary Project

Bruker; Billerica (MA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bruker is seeking a Senior Payroll Administrator for a temporary project based in Billerica, MA. The role supports a bi-weekly, multi-state payroll for ~2,100 employees and requires strong UKG Pro Payroll knowledge with high confidentiality and internal control standards.

You will process timecards, manage data imports, validate payroll records, and assist employees with payroll questions. This position emphasizes accuracy, teamwork with HR and Finance, and adherence to deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in business or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years payroll experience in a public company environment.
• Proven hands on work experience utilizing UKG Pro Payroll Systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Payroll Team on the processing of bi-weekly, multi-state payroll for approx. 2,100 non-union US and Canada employees.
• Process timecards and worksheets to ensure accurate payroll based on deadlines.
• Maintain payroll records with updates in status changes, tax withholdings, and deductions.
• Create off cycle manual payroll checks as needed.
• Support employees with UKG Pro Payroll access and related questions.
• Audit data between systems to ensure accuracy in UKG Pro deductions and tax withholdings.
• Coordinate with UKG Tax Service for state/city/county filings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor Degree in Business

Tools

UKG Pro Payroll

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Payroll Administrator - Temporary Project

Job Locations

US-MA-Billerica

Job Details

• ID: 2026-19980
• Job Function: Finance
• Base Min: USD $87,500.00/Yr.
• Base Max: USD $140,000.00/Yr.

Overview

Bruker is enabling scientists and engineers to make breakthrough post-genomic discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker's high performance scientific instruments and high value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity, and customer success in post-genomic life science molecular and cell biology research, in applied and biopharma applications, in microscopy, as well as in industrial and cleantech research, and semiconductor metrology in support of AI. Bruker offers differentiated, high-value life science and diagnostics systems and solutions in preclinical imaging, proteomics and multi-omics, spatial and single-cell biology, structural and condensate biology, as well as in clinical microbiology and molecular diagnostics.

Responsibilities

Please note this is a temporary position. If offered the position, you will be employed by a third party provider to Bruker.

New temporary project hybrid opportunity based in Billerica MA for a Senior Payroll Administrator to coordinate with the Payroll Team on the processing of all aspects of a bi-weekly, multi-state payroll for approximately 2,100 non-union US and Canada employees. The successful candidate will hold strong technical payroll knowledge, excellent analytical and reconciliation skills, a commitment to internal controls, and the ability to manage sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner.

Participate in the biweekly processing of payroll and data management

• Process timecards and worksheets to ensure accurate and timely payroll based on defined deadlines.
• Monitor automatic data imports from the HR eView system. Manually import other changes as required.
• Ensure accuracy of payroll records by maintaining or validating the database with updates in status changes, tax withholdings, benefits deductions, time off accruals, and other related items
• Create off cycle manual payroll checks as needed.
• Provide support for employees with individual access to the UKG Pro Payroll and Time Management systems and other general payroll questions.
• Perform frequent audits between systems to ensure information is captured correctly in UKG Pro (deduction records for 401k, address for work location and taxation)
• Maintain and coordinate with UKG Tax Service for all state, city, and county tax filings to ensure withholdings are remitted timely and accurately, reconciling to the payroll registers and general ledger transactions.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment and highest level of confidentiality.
• Communicate effectively while collaborating with Human Resources and Finance to ensure completeness of payroll processes.
• Assist with bi-weekly payroll reporting and month end accrual reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in business or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years recent Payroll work experience within a public company work environment coordinating Payroll activities, service, and support
• Proven hands on working knowledge of Payroll, data management, internal controls and compliance requirements
• Proven hands on work experience utilizing UKG Pro Payroll Systems
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and advanced Excel
• Accuracy and detailed-oriented with strong analytical, organizational and time management skills
• Advanced customer service skills while maintaining strict confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multitask in a demanding environment
• Schedule flexibility as required to support Payroll needs
• Proven ability to work independently and within a cohesive team environment
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive and effective work relationships with all parties
• Adaptive with a strong desire for learning new skills and supporting change
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written English fluency
• Operate at the highest standards of business ethics, honesty, and personal integrity.
• Valid Driver License in good standing, issued by resident state required.
• U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status required.
• May be required to pass security clearance investigation.

Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions.