Payroll Timekeeping Supervisor

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.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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 a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity 
This position works out of our St Paul MN facility. This position doesn't include a relocation package.What You’ll Work OnThis role is responsible for supervising the Timekeeping team and ensuring the accurate and timely processing of weekly production payrolls across 2–3 pay groups. The position ensures compliance with timekeeping policies, labor regulations, and internal controls. The supervisor will maintain positive and cooperative communications with all levels of employees, managers, and the broader payroll department.Main Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of 2–3 timekeeping staff, providing coaching, mentoring, and task delegation to ensure effective use of team resources.
• Oversee the end-to-end timekeeping process, including timecard approvals, corrections, and exception handling.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of weekly production payrolls for multiple pay groups.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex timekeeping issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Collaborate with HR, Operations, and Payroll teams to ensure alignment on timekeeping policies and practices.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, including overtime, meal/rest periods, and shift differentials.
• Lead or support system enhancements, testing, and implementation related to timekeeping systems (e.g., Kronos, Workday Time).
• Maintain documentation and audit trails for timekeeping adjustments and payroll processing.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 Accountability, Scope, and Impact

• The Timekeeping Payroll Supervisor will report to Payroll Timekeeping Manager.
• They will lead by example and uphold the same expectations required of their employees.
• Respond to more complex, escalated inquiries from team members and check the work of others to ensure that it is accurate and timeliness.
• Ensure their staff’s tasks are completed accurately and on time and ensure adherence to deadlines

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manage direct reports, including hiring, performance assessments, and terminations.
• Supervise staff to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Provide ongoing training and development to team members.
• Ensure adherence to deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in payroll or timekeeping, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Strong knowledge of timekeeping systems and payroll processes.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred experience with Workday Time Tracking and Payroll.
• FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) from the American Payroll Association preferred.

Apply NowLearn 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

$75,300.00 – $150,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:Accounts Payable & Receivables, Credit & Collection, & Payroll

     

DIVISION:CHR Corporate Human Resources

        

LOCATION:United States > Minnesota > St. Paul > Tech Center : One St Jude Medical Drive

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:Standard

     

TRAVEL:Yes, 25 % 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