Payroll Analyst

About the role

AbbVie is looking for a Payroll Analyst to process and correct payroll transactions for specific countries as assigned, generally smaller or less complex ones, and to support pre-payroll and year-end payroll activities. The role also involves reviewing and verifying files produced internally or by the global payroll vendor, enforcing payroll deadlines and answering employee and manager queries.

Key responsibilities

• Process payroll and resolve payroll transactions with internal stakeholders and/or the Global Payroll Vendor (GPV), including providing payroll inputs.
• Review and validate payroll files (e.g., Payroll Reconciliation File, Bank File) and reports generated internally or by the GPV.
• Support pre-payroll activities such as finalizing data entry, reviewing master data quality and confirming time and payroll data completeness.
• Support monthly, quarterly and year-end payroll processing, including developing the payroll calendar, reviewing statutory reports and notifying employees of available tax information where applicable.
• Answer questions from Tax, Treasury, Finance, BHR and Compliance teams, and answer employee and manager queries or assist the GPV.
• Maintain a thorough audit trail, support audit requests with reports and evidence, ensure compliance with local labour laws and company policies, and support global, regional and country-specific projects.
• Some travel may be required.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in finance, administration or accounting.
• At least B2 level written and spoken communication skills in the local language and English.
• Preferably education in labour laws applicable to payroll.
• Minimum 2 years of payroll operational experience on payroll and time and attendance systems, for administrative and hourly employees.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and to collaborate with many internal and external stakeholders.
• Good analytical skills, strong customer orientation and ability to manage multiple projects and requests.

Required skills

• Payroll and time and attendance systems such as ADP, Kronos, UKG and Workday.
• Experience integrating with third-party applications.
• Strong spreadsheet and database skills.