Payroll Analyst

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 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.

The Opportunity

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

The Payroll Analyst will support the Payroll Operations team in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for U.S. and P.R.-based employees. This role is critical to maintaining compliance with internal policies and external regulations, and will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the payroll function.

What You’ll Work On

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or FPC certification.
• Experience with multi-state payroll and union/non-union environments.
• Familiarity with payroll reporting and analytics tools.

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.

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The base pay for this position is $60,000.00 – $120,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.