Payroll Associate
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What you'll do
- Process payroll transactions accurately and in accordance with established payroll schedules.
- Review and validate employee time and attendance data, pay changes, deductions, and tax withholdings.
- Audit payroll reports to identify and resolve discrepancies before payroll processing.
- Assist with employee onboarding and offboarding activities related to payroll.
- Maintain employee payroll records in HRIS and payroll systems.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, taxes, benefits deductions, direct deposit, and payroll policies.
- Support garnishment administration, wage attachments, and other payroll deductions.
- Assist with payroll reconciliations and month-end reporting activities.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
- Support internal and external audits by gathering and validating payroll documentation.
- Collaborate with HR, Compensation, Benefits, and Finance teams to resolve payroll-related issues.
- Participate in payroll process improvement initiatives and system testing activities.
What they're looking for
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
- 1–3 years of payroll, accounting, finance, or HR administration experience.
- Experience using payroll and HR systems such as Workday, ADP, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, and data analysis.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting large, multi-state payroll operations.
- Knowledge of payroll tax regulations and wage-and-hour laws.
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification or willingness to obtain certification.
- Experience in a healthcare, manufacturing, or corporate shared-services environment.
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL location within the CHR Corporate Human Resources division.
The Payroll Associate supports the accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees across multiple U.S. locations. This role is responsible for maintaining payroll records, auditing payroll data, resolving employee inquiries, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The Payroll Associate works closely with Human Resources, Finance, and business leaders to deliver exceptional payroll service while maintaining confidentiality and data integrity.
What You'll Work On:
Process payroll transactions accurately and in accordance with established payroll schedules.
Review and validate employee time and attendance data, pay changes, deductions, and tax withholdings.
Audit payroll reports to identify and resolve discrepancies before payroll processing.
Assist with employee onboarding and offboarding activities related to payroll.
Maintain employee payroll records in HRIS and payroll systems.
Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, taxes, benefits deductions, direct deposit, and payroll policies.
Support garnishment administration, wage attachments, and other payroll deductions.
Assist with payroll reconciliations and month-end reporting activities.
Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
Support internal and external audits by gathering and validating payroll documentation.
Collaborate with HR, Compensation, Benefits, and Finance teams to resolve payroll-related issues.
Participate in payroll process improvement initiatives and system testing activities.
Core Competencies
Accuracy and attention to detail
Customer focus
Team collaboration
Compliance mindset
Continuous improvement
Accountability
Results orientation
Required Qualifications:
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
1–3 years of payroll, accounting, finance, or HR administration experience.
Experience using payroll and HR systems such as Workday, ADP, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, and data analysis.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong customer service and communication skills.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supporting large, multi-state payroll operations.
Knowledge of payroll tax regulations and wage-and-hour laws.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification or willingness to obtain certification.
Experience in a healthcare, manufacturing, or corporate shared-services environment.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter
The base pay for this position is
$22.50 – $45.00/hourIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Accounts Payable & Receivables, Credit & Collection, & Payroll
DIVISION:
CHR Corporate Human Resources
LOCATION:
United States > Abbott Park : AP06B
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 5 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf
EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf
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