Abbott

Payroll Analyst

Abbott

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Abbott ParkIllinoisMinnesotaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $61,300 - $122,700 per year

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About the role

  • Support the Payroll Operations team in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for U.S. and P.R.-based employees.
  • Assist in processing weekly and bi-weekly payroll for U.S. and P.R. employees using payroll systems (e.g., Workday).
  • Review payroll records, payroll inputs, and deductions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay and deductions in a timely and professional manner.
  • Collaborate with HR, Benefits, Timekeeping and Data Integrity teams to ensure payroll alignment.
  • Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and reports.
  • Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency.
  • Stay informed of changes in federal, state, and local payroll regulations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 2+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a large corporate environment.
  • Strong understanding of payroll systems and timekeeping tools (e.g., Kronos, Workday).
  • Knowledge of U.S. payroll laws and regulations (FLSA, IRS, state tax rules).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
  • CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or FPC certification (preferred).
  • Experience with multi-state payroll and union/non-union environments (preferred).
Benefits
  • 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.
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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll processingpayroll systemstimekeeping toolsMicrosoft Excelpivot tablesVLOOKUPmulti-state payrollunion environmentsnon-union environmentsprocess improvements
Soft Skills
attention to detailorganizational skillscommunication skillscustomer service skillsability to work independentlymanage multiple priorities
Certifications
Certified Payroll ProfessionalFPC certification