Manufacturing Payroll Specialist - Detail-Driven & ERP-Savvy

The Pivot Group Careers; Norton Shores (MI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Norton Shores, MI to support payroll processing for regional manufacturers. This role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and confidential handling of employee data.

Responsibilities include reconciling payroll totals against general ledger entries, maintaining payroll records, responding to employee questions about pay and taxes, and assisting with quarterly and year-end filings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of payroll processing experience.
• Working knowledge of federal and state payroll tax rules.
• Experience with payroll software and timekeeping systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers.
• Ability to handle confidential employee information.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile payroll totals against general ledger entries.
• Maintain employee payroll records and update changes to pay rates or status.
• Respond to employee questions about paychecks, taxes, and deductions.
• Support quarter-end and year-end payroll tax filings and reporting.
• Process weekly and biweekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Review timecards and correct missing punches, overtime, and shift differentials.
• Calculate and apply garnishments, deductions, and benefit withholdings.
• Prepare payroll reports for accounting and plant management.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Pivot Group Careers is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Norton Shores, MI to support payroll processing for regional manufacturers. This role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and confidential handling of employee data.

Responsibilities include reconciling payroll totals against general ledger entries, maintaining payroll records, responding to employee questions about pay and taxes, and assisting with quarterly and year-end filings.