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Timekeeping Payroll Analyst

Abbott · Abbott Park, IL · $61,300–$122,700 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you found an error that affected many employees. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they escalate fast, size the impact and help fix it before the next payroll runs.

Describe a time you explained a complicated pay rule to someone who was upset.

What they are checking: Whether they can stay patient and clear when a person's money is on the line.

What would you do

An employee says their paycheck is short by a few hours. How do you work the problem?

What they are checking: Whether they trace the issue from punch to pay calmly and fix the root cause, not just this check.

Payroll closes tomorrow and a manager has not approved timecards for a whole team. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they follow up firmly and know the backup approval process instead of guessing at hours.

About the work

Walk me through how time data moves from a timekeeping system into payroll and where it usually breaks.

What they are checking: Whether they understand the integration points where hours, codes and approvals get lost.

How do overtime, shift differentials and pay rules get set up in a timekeeping system?

What they are checking: Whether they know pay rules are configuration that must match policy and law, not manual fixes.

What federal and state wage rules matter most when you check timekeeping accuracy?

What they are checking: Whether they know the basics of FLSA overtime and state rules that create legal risk if missed.

How do you use reports or audits to catch timekeeping problems before payroll runs?

What they are checking: Whether they work ahead with exception reports rather than waiting for employees to complain.

How do you protect employee pay and personal data in your daily work?

What they are checking: Whether they treat payroll data as confidential and follow access controls without being reminded.

What Excel skills do you use most when reconciling time and pay data?

What they are checking: Whether they can reconcile large data sets quickly with lookups, pivots and checks.

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The full job description

As published by Abbott.

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. JOB DESCRIPTION: 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. This is an onsite position. The Timekeeping Analyst is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and support of the organization’s time and attendance processes within the ADP/Workday Time Management system. This role ensures accurate and timely recording of employee work hours, leave, and attendance data to support payroll processing, compliance, and operational effectiveness. Serving as the primary owner of the ADP process, the incumbent acts as the first point of contact for timekeeping inquiries, manages requests through Zendesk, researches and resolves discrepancies, performs payroll rules and system testing. The role requires a strong understanding of U.S. payroll and timekeeping rules to ensure compliance with wage and hour regulations and accurate payroll outcomes. What You'll Work On: • Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter resource for ADP Time Management. • Manage and prioritize employee and manager inquiries received through Zendesk and meet established service levels. • Monitor, maintain, and audit employee time and attendance records for accuracy and policy compliance. • Research and resolve missed punches, pay code issues, schedule variances, leave transactions, and overtime exceptions. • Prepare and validate timekeeping data for payroll processing. • Apply and validate U.S. payroll and timekeeping rules, including overtime, shift premiums, and pay code usage. • Perform system testing and validation for payroll rules, policy updates, system enhancements, and configuration changes. • Document testing results and partner with Timekeeping manager and Requirement Analyst to resolve issues. • Generate, analyze, and distribute timekeeping reports. • Maintain accurate case documentation and resolution notes within Zendesk. • Escalate complex system, payroll, or compliance issues to the Timekeeping Supervisor. • Identify opportunities for process improvement and increased operational efficiency. • Maintain confidentiality of employee information and comply with data privacy requirements. Required Qualifications: • High school diploma or GED. • Two years of experience in timekeeping, payroll, human resources administration, or a related field. • Minimum one to two years of ADP Time Management experience. • Working knowledge of U.S. payroll and timekeeping practices, including overtime calculations, leave administration, and wage-and-hour compliance. • Strong analytical, organizational, customer service, and problem-solving skills. • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment. Required Qualifications: • Associate's degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field. • Experience in a large, multi-site organization. • Knowledge of FLSA and state wage-and-hour regulations. • Experience using Zendesk or a similar ticket management system. • Experience performing payroll or timekeeping system testing and validation. • Experience supporting Payroll, HR, or Shared Services operations through Zendesk. • Experience serving as a timekeeping subject matter expert. • Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency. 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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Accounting & Reporting 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) 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

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