Payroll Associate

Abbott Laboratories; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage under HIP PPO

Excellent retirement savings plan with

Tuition reimbursement

Freedom 2 Save student debt program

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Abbott Park, IL, within CHR Corporate Human Resources, is seeking a payroll professional to deliver accurate transactions and data validation. You will maintain records, respond to inquiries, and support audits while ensuring regulatory compliance across multi-state operations.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and collaboration with HR, Benefits, and Finance to resolve payroll issues and continuously improve systems and processes.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years payroll, accounting, finance, or HR administration experience.
• Experience using payroll/HR systems (Workday, ADP, SAP, Oracle) or similar.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, and data analysis.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll transactions accurately and in accordance with payroll schedules.
• Review and validate time and attendance data, pay changes, deductions, and tax withholdings.
• Audit payroll reports to identify and resolve discrepancies before processing.
• Assist with 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, and payroll policies.
• Support garnishment administration, wage attachments, and other deductions.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations and month-end reporting.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Collaborate with HR, Benefits, and Finance to resolve payroll-related issues.
• Participate in payroll process improvements and system testing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Accounting/Finance/HR

Tools

Workday

ADP

SAP

Oracle

Excel (advanced)

Job description

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. Working 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.

Opportunity

This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL location within the CHR Corporate Human Resources division.

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.

Benefits & Perks

• Free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan.
• Excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit.

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. 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

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next‑generation diagnostics, life‑changing devices, science‑based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.

Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

The base pay for this position is $22.50 – $45.00/hour

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)