Payroll Administrator

Kelly is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator for a hybrid opportunity with Bausch + Lomb in Bridgewater, NJ. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who understands the fundamentals behind payroll—not simply how to enter information into a system. We’re looking for someone who can confidently review timecards, identify discrepancies, reconcile payroll data, research employee pay issues, and work closely with internal teams and third-party payroll providers to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.

The position is expected to convert to a permanent Bausch + Lomb employee after approximately 6 months
, based on performance and business needs. Upon conversion, compensation can be reevaluated and the position will be eligible for the company’s annual bonus program.

In this role, you will:

• Support and review biweekly payroll processing in partnership with third-party managed payroll service providers
• Review and audit employee timecards and identify and correct discrepancies before payroll submission
• Perform payroll reconciliations and validations to ensure payroll data is complete and accurate
• Reconcile payroll information related to new hires, terminations, employee changes, and leaves of absence
• Research and resolve employee questions involving pay, deductions, taxes, time reporting, and other payroll matters
• Monitor payroll communications and provide timely, professional responses to employees and internal stakeholders
• Maintain a strong understanding of payroll fundamentals, including earnings, deductions, taxes, and time reporting
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation
• Partner with HR, Benefits, Compensation, Finance, and external payroll providers
• Assist with payroll audits, reporting, and special projects
• Work with payroll and HR systems including UKG, ADP, and Success Factors
• Utilize Excel regularly for payroll review, reconciliation, tracking, and reporting

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field
• 3+ years of payroll or payroll administration experience
• Payroll certification or formal payroll training, such as FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) or comparable payroll training
• Strong understanding of payroll fundamentals and the ability to explain the payroll process
• Experience reviewing timecards and identifying or correcting payroll discrepancies
• Experience with or a strong understanding of payroll reconciliation
• Experience using payroll, HRIS, and/or timekeeping systems
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee information appropriately
• Willingness and ability to learn new payroll processes and systems

Experience with any of the following is highly valued but not required
:

• UKG
• ADP
• SAP Success Factors
• Payroll managed services or third-party payroll providers
• U.S. and Canadian payroll
• Union and non-union employee populations
• Exempt and non-exempt payroll
• Leave-of-absence administration
• Supporting HR or Finance teams

Canadian and union payroll experience are not required. Candidates with a strong U.S. payroll foundation who are willing and able to learn will be considered.

This is a hybrid position based in Bridgewater, NJ
.

• 3 days onsite / 2 days remote each week
• Monday-Friday
• Flexible start time between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM
• Employees have flexibility in selecting their onsite days based on business needs

• $30-$35/hour with benefits while working through Kelly (PTO, Health Insurance, etc)
• Anticipated conversion to permanent employment after approximately 6 months
  , based on…