Pay & Time Administrator

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. In this role, you will:

• 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. 

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success 

• 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. 

Preferred Qualifications that Drive You Forward 

• 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. 

Your Work Environment 

At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include: 

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods 

• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate personal protective equipment provided 

• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment 

• Occasional lifting or movement of materials 

• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards 

We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience. 

Benefits that Empower You 

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans 

• 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution 

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage 

• Health Savings Account (HSA) 

• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave 

• Flexible work environment 

• Learning and development opportunities 

• Career and professional growth 

• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement 

Learn more at https://benefits.lubrizol.com/