Benefits Analyst

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.

Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze, administer, and support a wide range of employee benefit programs including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans including pension and 401(k), and wellness initiatives.
• Manage vendor billing processes: review invoices, validate charges, and resolve discrepancies with providers.
• Conduct regular audits of benefits data to ensure accuracy in employee enrollments, payroll deductions, and vendor records.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel to generate reports, track trends, and perform data analysis (using pivot tables, VLOOKUP, advanced formulas, and charting).
• Research employee inquiries regarding benefit eligibility, coverage, claims, and enrollment to support Benefits Manager.
• Collaborate with payroll and HRIS teams to ensure data integrity and accurate processing of benefits.
• Assist with annual open enrollment planning, communications, implementation, testing.
• Support vendor meetings and help ensure deliverables.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, Finance, or a related field, or additional work experience in lieu of a degree.
• 3+ years of experience in benefits administration or HR data analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills required (pivot tables, data validation, lookups, etc.).
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills; ability to evaluate and interpret complex data.
• Experience with vendor billing, invoice reconciliation, and benefit plan audits preferred.
• Working knowledge of benefit-related regulations and compliance standards.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems (e.g., UKG and Success Factors) is a plus.
• Very strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

This position may be available in the following location: Bridgewater, NJ (Hybrid) 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting pay for this role is between $75,000.00 and $85,000.00.  The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors.

U.S.-based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives. They may also be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, disability and life insurance,  a 401(k) plan and company match, a tuition reimbursement program (select degrees), company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S.-based employees are also eligible to receive sick time, floating holidays and paid vacation.

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To learn more please read Bausch + Lomb's Job Offer Fraud Statement.

Our Benefit Programs: Employee Benefits: Bausch + Lomb

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.

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