Rita Lowrey-Bryand
Dracut,MA
Summary
Payroll manager with deep experience in payroll administration, timekeeping systems, and payroll audits. Known for policy compliance, team leadership, and resolving complex payroll issues with accuracy. Experienced payroll supervisor with a strong background in hospital and physician practice payroll operations. Skilled in system implementation, audit controls, and cross-functional communication. Proven ability to train teams, improve processes, and ensure accurate, compliant payroll delivery. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Manager
Tufts Medical Center
Burlington, Massachusetts
08.2023 - 09.2026
- Managed payroll processing for biweekly executive group and monthly physician group, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
- Upheld payroll-related policies while acting as liaison between HR/Comp/Leave groups and affected teams.
- Created and implemented system audits to identify issues before exporting for processing.
Payroll Supervisor
Lowell General Hospital Main Campus
Lowell, MA
01.2014 - 07.2023
- Supervised end-to-end payroll processing for two hospital campuses and several physician practices
- Trained payroll staff on procedures and campus practices
- Audited pay entries for accuracy and policy compliance
- Coordinated the implementation of new systems or changes to existing systems that affect payroll processing.
- Processed garnishments, direct deposit changes
- Created detailed training materials for timekeeping system as well as payroll processing systems.
- Prepared payroll reports for finance and leadership teams
- Resolved complex payroll issues promptly by researching discrepancies and collaborating with other departments as needed.
Payroll Coordinator
Lowell General Hospital Main Campus
Lowell, MA
05.1983 - 07.2023
- Key role in migrating timekeeping system from paper timecards to automated system
- Tracked wage changes, deductions, and leave adjustments
- Prepared payroll reports for hospital finance and HR teams
- Maintained confidential payroll records and personnel files
- Analyzed employee time records to determine eligibility for overtime pay according to company policies.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Middlesex Community College
LowellSkills
- Payroll administration
- Timekeeping systems
- Payroll audits
- System implementation
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Cross functional communication
- Team leadership
- Directing teams
- Payroll reporting
- Policy compliance
Timeline
Payroll Manager
Tufts Medical Center
08.2023 - 09.2026
Payroll Supervisor
Lowell General Hospital Main Campus
01.2014 - 07.2023
Payroll Coordinator
Lowell General Hospital Main Campus
05.1983 - 07.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Middlesex Community College