Payroll Specialist | Montague, MI

Salary Range: $54,000 - $81,000 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 Montague seeking experienced Payroll Specialists.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Montague 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 and timely bi-weekly payroll for all manufacturing and administrative employees.
• Manage and review timekeeping data, including overtime, shift differentials, and paid time off for hourly production staff.
• Calculate and process all payroll deductions, garnishments, and benefits contributions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, as well as company policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts and prepare related journal entries.
• Prepare and submit all required payroll tax filings and year-end reporting (W-2s, 1095s).
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding paychecks, deductions, and time off accruals.

Recommended Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive payroll processing experience, preferably in a manufacturing or high-volume environment.
• Proficiency with major payroll software (e.g., ADP, UKG, Paychex) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• In-depth understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and multi-state payroll processing.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately process complex payrolls, including overtime, shift differentials, and various deductions common in manufacturing.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with payroll processing in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proficiency with advanced Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with time & attendance systems common in manufacturing (e.g., Kronos, UKG, ADP Time).
• Experience with multi-state payroll processing.
• Basic understanding of general ledger reconciliation related to payroll.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Payroll Administrator, Payroll Coordinator, Payroll Clerk, Payroll Assistant, Senior Payroll Specialist, HR & Payroll Specialist, Payroll Analyst, Payroll Officer, Payroll Associate

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.