Manufacturing Payroll Specialist | Detail-Oriented

The Pivot Group Careers; DeWitt (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking a Payroll Specialist in DeWitt, MI to join a manufacturing-focused recruiting network. The role offers a salary range of $55,000–$82,000 depending on experience and requires handling garnishments, deductions, and tax filings for a range of clients.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of payroll processing experience, strong attention to detail, and familiarity with payroll software, timekeeping systems, and ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday.

Qualifications

• 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of payroll processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and apply garnishments, deductions, and benefit withholdings.
• Prepare payroll reports for accounting and plant management.
• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Numerical accuracy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Payroll software

Timekeeping systems

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/Workday)

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is seeking a Payroll Specialist in DeWitt, MI to join a manufacturing-focused recruiting network. The role offers a salary range of $55,000–$82,000 depending on experience and requires handling garnishments, deductions, and tax filings for a range of clients.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of payroll processing experience, strong attention to detail, and familiarity with payroll software, timekeeping systems, and ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday.