Associate I Payroll

Abbott; Little Canada (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a highly organized Payroll Administrative Assistant for a 3-month assignment in St. Paul, MN. This 100% onsite role requires strong detail orientation and the ability to manage a high volume of payroll-related tasks with precision.

You will support payroll software usage, Excel functions like VLOOKUP and Pivot tables, and customer service via email and phone. Experience with Workday or Zendesk is a plus for collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated self-motivation, detail orientation and problem solving.
• Ability to navigate a matrixed organization and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong customer service skills via email and phone.
• Experience with payroll software and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel) including VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, and creating macros.
• Workday and/or Zendesk experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide payroll administrative support in a fast-paced environment.
• Manage a high volume of tickets and tasks with accuracy and timeliness.
• Prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines and maintain data integrity.
• Collaborate with teams across the organization to ensure smooth payroll processes.

Skills

Self-motivated

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot, macros)

Workday

Zendesk

Job description

Title: Associate I Payroll

Location: St. Paul, MN

Duration: 3 Months Assignment (then review for extension)

100% Onsite.

Description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Payroll Administrative Assistant to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage a high volume of support tickets, and is comfortable juggling multiple tasks with precision and professionalism. Prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines and maintain accuracy under pressure. We value team players who accountable, not afraid to ask for help when needed and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/ GED or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, detailed oriented and problem solve
• Effectively navigate a matrixed organization while managing competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced setting
• Demonstrated Customer Service skills via email and phone
• Demonstrate basic personal computer skills including experience with Payroll software and Microsoft applications Word and Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot tables, and creating macros).
• Workday and/or Zendesk experience a plus

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High-Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)

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, nutritional and branded generic medicines.

Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.