Payroll Specialist: Accurate, Multi-State & Compliance

Abbott; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Education Benefits

Job summary

The Payroll Associate at Abbott Park, IL supports accurate and timely payroll processing for employees across multiple U.S. locations. You will maintain payroll records, audit data, resolve employee inquiries, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

Collaborating with HR, Finance, and business leaders, you will deliver reliable payroll services while protecting confidentiality and data integrity. Abbott offers competitive benefits and development opportunities.

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 and HR systems such as Workday, ADP, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/HR

Tools

Workday

ADP

SAP

Oracle

Job description

The Payroll Associate at Abbott Park, IL supports accurate and timely payroll processing for employees across multiple U.S. locations. You will maintain payroll records, audit data, resolve employee inquiries, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

Collaborating with HR, Finance, and business leaders, you will deliver reliable payroll services while protecting confidentiality and data integrity. Abbott offers competitive benefits and development opportunities.