Payroll Timekeeping Associate

DescriptionHomeSearch JobsJob Description Payroll Timekeeping Associate Contract: North Chicago, Illinois, US Salary Range: 20.00 - 24.00 | Per Hour Job Code: 369249 End Date: 2026-06-07 Days Left: 0 days, 22 hours left Apply Position Details: Client Industry: Medical Device Job Title: Payroll Timekeeping Associate Location: North Chicago, IL - 60064 Job Mode: Onsite Contract Duration: 3 Months (Possibilities of Extension) Pay rate range : $20.00 to $24.00 per hour Description: The Timekeeping Associate is responsible for maintaining accurate employee time and attendance records to support payroll and HR operations. This role ensures compliance with company policies and labor regulations while assisting employees and managers with timekeeping-related inquiries and corrections. The position requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The associate will collaborate closely with Payroll and HR teams to ensure timely and accurate processing of employee work hours, leave balances, and attendance data. Must Haves:High school diploma or equivalent required1-2 years of experience in payroll, timekeeping, or HR administrationExperience with timekeeping systems such as Kronos, ADP, Workday, or SAPStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsProficiency in MS Excel and MS Office applicationsStrong communication and customer service skillsAbility to work independently and manage multiple tasksKnowledge of payroll support and attendance tracking processes Day to Day:Monitor and maintain employee time and attendance records in the timekeeping systemReview and audit time entries for accuracy and compliance with company policiesAssist employees and managers with timekeeping corrections, approvals, and system-related questionsCollaborate with HR and Payroll teams to ensure accurate transfer of time data for payroll processingGenerate and distribute timekeeping and attendance reports for management reviewSupport onboarding and training related to timekeeping procedures and systemsIdentify and escalate timekeeping discrepancies, policy violations, or system issuesMaintain confidentiality of employee information and sensitive data Plusses:Experience with Workday timekeeping systemsExperience supporting large multi-site organizationsKnowledge of federal and state labor laws related to wage and hour complianceBilingual communication skills in English and SpanishAssociate degree or higher Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - These all are subject to applicable eligibility). Job RequirementTimekeepingAttendanceKronosADPWorkdaySAPPayrollSupportAuditingComplianceReportingDataEntryReconciliationCustomerServiceConfidentialityOnboardingTrainingSchedulingHRSupportValidationEscalationTrackingTroubleshooting Reach Out to a RecruiterRecruiterEmailPhoneSiddhi Kadakiasiddhi.kadakia@collabera.com Apply Now