Senior Payroll Specialist (US & Canada) – Hybrid

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 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.