Associate 2 Payroll

Abbott; Illinois; On-site; USD 38,917 - 77,903; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Free medical coverage in the next calendar year

Excellent retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement and education benefits

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Payroll Associate to work at their Abbott Park, IL location. This role involves the accurate processing and compliance of payroll taxes while ensuring timely and effective resolution of payroll issues in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess an Associate's degree, 1+ years of payroll experience, and knowledge of U.S. payroll regulations. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $28.25 – $56.55, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a large corporate environment.
• Knowledge of U.S. payroll laws and regulations.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct State Unemployment Insurance rate reviews and updates.
• Review and resolve payroll tax notices with tax authorities.
• Manage employee payroll tax inquiries with accurate responses.
• Process employee requests for W‑2C compliance.
• Resolve payroll tax fallouts and discrepancies.
• Support quarter-end and year-end payroll tax activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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 2 is responsible for ensuring accurate processing, reconciliation, and compliance of payroll taxes after payroll has been executed. This role focuses on federal, state, and local payroll tax filing, resolving tax notices, and coordinating with internal teams, state agencies, and third-party tax vendors to ensure timely and accurate tax reporting. The position requires strong attention to detail, self‑motivation, and consistency in a fast‑paced, onsite environment, supporting payroll tax testing, project work, and ongoing issue resolution through internal ticketing systems and external communications.

What You'll Work On

• Conduct State Unemployment Insurance rate reviews, ensuring accuracy, timely updates, and proper application across all applicable jurisdictions.
• Review, research, and resolve payroll tax notices, including correspondence with federal, state, and local tax authorities to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.
• Manage employee‑facing payroll tax inquiries, providing timely, accurate, and professional responses.
• Process and resolve employee ticket requests for W‑2C, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve payroll tax fallouts, including reconciliation discrepancies and system errors.
• Support and execute quarter‑end payroll and year‑end tax activities, including reconciliations, filings, and variance analysis.

Accountability, Scope, and Impact

• The Payroll Associate will report to a Payroll Supervisor.
• Respond to requests, ensuring that it is accurate and timely.
• Withhold the Abbotts standards of security

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 1+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a large corporate environment.
• Knowledge of U.S. payroll laws and regulations
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Compensation

The base pay for this position is $28.25 – $56.55 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.