Payroll Specialist | Ludington, MI

Salary Range: $50,000 - $77,000 depending on experience

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for excelling in payroll specialist? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Ludington seeking Payroll Specialists to lead and enhance their operations.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Ludington seeking Payroll Specialists who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Process accurate bi-weekly or weekly payroll for all manufacturing and administrative employees.
• Ensure strict compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, including FLSA and manufacturing-specific overtime rules.
• Administer and maintain the time and attendance system, verifying employee hours, shifts, and leave requests.
• Process new hires, terminations, status changes, and deductions, ensuring proper setup in the payroll system.
• Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts and prepare payroll-related journal entries.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and timekeeping in a timely and professional manner.
• Generate detailed payroll reports for management, accounting, and regulatory agencies.

Recommended Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience processing multi-state payroll, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Proficiency with major payroll software (e.g., ADP, UKG, Paychex) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws, wage & hour regulations, and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately calculate and process complex payroll components such as shift differentials, overtime, bonuses, and deductions.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and a commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with time & attendance systems common in manufacturing environments (e.g., Kronos, ADP eTime).
• Familiarity with payroll processing for unionized workforces and collective bargaining agreements.
• Exposure to payroll modules within large ERP systems like SAP or Oracle.
• Strong analytical skills for labor cost reporting and variance analysis.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

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.