• Payroll Timekeeping Associate

    Abbott (Abbott Park, IL)


    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 114,000 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 (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 **Timekeeping Associate** is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely recording of employee work hours, leave, and attendance data. This role supports payroll processing by maintaining timekeeping systems, resolving discrepancies, and providing excellent service to employees and managers regarding time-related inquiries.

    What You’ll Work On

    + Monitor and maintain employee time and attendance records in the timekeeping system.

    + Review and audit time entries for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and labor regulations.

    + Assist employees and managers with timekeeping issues, including corrections, approvals, and system navigation.

    + Collaborate with HR and Payroll teams to ensure proper integration of time data into payroll processing.

    + Generate and distribute timekeeping reports as needed for internal audits and management review.

    + Support onboarding and training efforts related to timekeeping procedures and systems.

    + Identify and escalate system issues or policy violations to appropriate stakeholders.

    + Maintain confidentiality of employee data and adhere to data protection standards.

    Required Qualifications

    + High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or higher preferred.

    + 1–2 years of experience in payroll, timekeeping, or HR administration.

    + Familiarity with timekeeping systems (e.g., Kronos, ADP, Workday, SAP).

    + Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

    + Excellent communication and customer service abilities.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other office software.

    + Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Workday timekeeping systems

    + Experience in a large, multi-site organization.

     

    Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

     

    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.

     

    Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal

     

    The base pay for this position is $28.25 – $56.45 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

    An Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

     

    We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

     

    To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]