ADP, Auditing, Communication Skills, Corporate Compliance, Corporate Policies, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, English Language, Federal Laws and Regulations, High School Diploma, Kronos Products, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Multilingual, Multitasking, Onboarding, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Payroll Administration, Payroll Software/Services, Regulations, SAP, Spanish Language, State Laws and Regulations, Systems Maintenance, Time Management, Time Management Software
Job Title: Associate I Payroll Timekeeping Associate
Location: Abbott Park, Illinois
Duration: 1-Month Contract
Work Hours: 8:00 AM 4:30 PM (Monday Friday)
Position Summary:
The Timekeeping Associate is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely recording of employee work hours, attendance, and leave information. This role supports payroll operations by maintaining timekeeping systems, resolving discrepancies, and assisting employees and managers with time-related inquiries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and maintain employee time and attendance records within the timekeeping system.
- Review and audit time entries to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and labor regulations.
- Assist employees and managers with timekeeping corrections, approvals, and system-related questions.
- Collaborate with HR and Payroll teams to support accurate payroll processing.
- Generate and distribute timekeeping reports for audits and management review.
- Support onboarding and training activities related to timekeeping systems and procedures.
- Identify and escalate system issues, attendance discrepancies, or policy violations as needed.
- Maintain confidentiality of employee information and adhere to data privacy 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/payroll systems such as Kronos, ADP, Workday, or SAP.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office applications.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Workday timekeeping systems.
- Experience working in a large, multi-site organization.
- Knowledge of federal and state labor laws related to wage/hour compliance and timekeeping.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.