Payroll Specialist | Plainwell, MI

Salary Range: $55,000 - $82,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for excelling in payroll specialist? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in Plainwell seeking skilled Payroll Specialists.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with multiple companies in Plainwell 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 bi-weekly payroll for all manufacturing and office employees.
• Verify and reconcile timekeeping data, including overtime, shift differentials, and production bonuses.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including FLSA.
• Process new hires, terminations, employee data changes, and various deductions.
• Prepare and submit payroll tax filings, garnishments, and year-end reports (W-2s).
• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and tax information.

Recommended Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of full-cycle payroll processing experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in federal, state, and local payroll tax laws, including FLSA compliance.
• Proficiency with major payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, Workday) and integrated timekeeping systems (e.g., Kronos, UKG).
• Proven experience processing payroll for unionized workforces, including understanding of collective bargaining agreements, shift differentials, and complex overtime calculations.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to handle confidential information.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with union payroll and/or complex shift differential calculations.
• Familiarity with time & attendance systems commonly used in manufacturing (e.g., Kronos, ADP Time).
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday) for integrated HR/Payroll functions.
• Experience with general ledger reconciliation for payroll accounts.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Payroll Administrator, Payroll Coordinator, Payroll Processor, Payroll Clerk, Senior Payroll Specialist, Payroll Officer, HR Payroll Specialist, Benefits and Payroll Specialist, Compensation and 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.