Payroll Specialist | Byron Center, MI

Salary Range: $50,000 - $77,000 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 Byron Center seeking experienced Payroll Specialists.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with manufacturing firms in Byron Center that are seeking skilled Payroll Specialists. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and are looking for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely weekly or bi-weekly payroll for all manufacturing employees.
• Verify and reconcile employee timecards, including complex shift differentials and overtime calculations.
• Administer and reconcile all payroll deductions, benefits, and wage garnishments.
• Ensure strict compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and reporting requirements.
• Prepare and submit various payroll reports for accounting, HR, and management analysis.
• Process new hires, terminations, and employee data changes within the payroll system.
• Respond to and resolve employee payroll inquiries and discrepancies promptly.

Recommended Qualifications

• 2+ years of high-volume payroll processing experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• In-depth understanding of federal and state wage and hour laws, payroll tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated proficiency with payroll software (e.g., ADP, UKG, Paychex) and time & attendance systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organizational skills for managing complex payroll data and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and reconciliation.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience processing payroll for a unionized workforce.
• Familiarity with complex manufacturing pay structures (e.g., shift differentials, piece-rate, production bonuses).
• Proficiency with advanced timekeeping systems (e.g., Kronos/UKG Dimensions, ADP Workforce Now Time).
• Understanding of labor costing or job costing principles in a manufacturing setting.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Payroll Administrator, Payroll Coordinator, Payroll Clerk, Human Resources Payroll Specialist, HR Payroll Administrator, Payroll Officer, Compensation & Payroll Specialist

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.