Pay & Time Administrator

Lubrizol Corporation•Wickliffe, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re bringing to life the chemistry behind clean water, efficient transportation, reliable infrastructure, critical medicines, and the products people rely on every day through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact - on your career, your community, and the world around you. How You’ll Make an Impact As a Senior Payroll Specialist, you will support accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery across North America manufacturing and non-manufacturing populations. In this role, you will support a complex, multi-state payroll environment transitioning toward increased in-house ownership and process maturity. You will partner closely with Human Resources, managers, and our third-party provider to deliver high-quality employee support, strong controls, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
At least 5 years of payroll experience in a multi-state environment; time and attendance experience preferred.
Demonstrated experience supporting end-to-end payroll processing cycles, including data validation, audits, and issue resolution.
Hands-on experience with timekeeping systems and Human Resources Information Systems, such as ADP platforms, eTime, or SAP Human Capital Management.
Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local wage and hour compliance requirements.
Experience working with a third-party payroll provider, with ADP experience preferred.
Proven ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy.
Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills with a customer service mindset and high degree of professionalism and discretion.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC), or actively pursuing either certification.

Responsibilities

Perform payroll validation, audit checks, and issue resolution prior to payroll close, including off-cycle payroll activities.
Administer time and attendance processes by maintaining, reviewing, validating, and troubleshooting timekeeping data.
Partner with managers to drive timely and accurate timecard submission and approvals and resolve discrepancies related to hours, leave, and overtime.
Provide customer-focused support to employees and managers by resolving payroll and timekeeping inquiries and escalating complex issues as needed.
Support compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations, internal controls, and audit requirements.
Serve as a primary back-up for North America payroll processing cycles, ensuring timely and accurate payroll delivery.
Assist with payroll reconciliations, year-end processing, deductions, garnishments, and other payroll-related programs.
Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives, documentation, training, and system enhancements across payroll and timekeeping platforms.
Process special pay and complex transactions, including gross-up calculations and adjustments for terminated employees.