Payroll Specialist | Paw Paw, MI

Salary Range: $47,000 - $72,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling in payroll specialist? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Paw Paw seeking experienced Payroll Specialists.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with multiple companies in Paw Paw seeking experienced Payroll Specialists. These organizations value long-term fit and are looking for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely multi-state payroll for a high volume of hourly and salaried manufacturing employees.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll tax laws, including manufacturing-specific regulations.
• Manage and maintain timekeeping systems, including review of employee hours, overtime, and shift differentials.
• Calculate and process all payroll deductions, including benefits, garnishments, and 401(k) contributions.
• Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts and prepare payroll-related journal entries.
• Prepare and submit required payroll reports for internal management and external agencies.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and distribution.

Recommended Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience processing multi-state payroll, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proficiency with enterprise payroll systems (e.g., ADP, UKG, Workday) and integrated time & attendance software.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, including manufacturing-specific overtime and shift differential calculations.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately process complex payrolls for a large employee base, including benefits, garnishments, and deductions.
• Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail for data entry, reconciliation, and reporting.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience processing payroll for a manufacturing workforce, including shift differentials, production bonuses, or piece rates.
• Proficiency with integrated time & attendance systems (e.g., Kronos, ADP eTime) used in a plant environment.
• Familiarity with HRIS/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday) specifically their payroll modules.
• Experience with multi-state payroll for a distributed manufacturing workforce.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Payroll Specialist, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Coordinator, Payroll Analyst, HR Payroll Specialist, Payroll Clerk, Payroll Assistant

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.