Senior Payroll Administrator

Bausch + Lomb•US-NJ-Bridgewater, NJ

35d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bausch + Lomb is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world. Our mission is to help you see better, to live better. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries. 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.

Requirements

3+ years of payroll or payroll administrative experience with good knowledge 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
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.

Nice To Haves

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

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