Manufacturing Payroll Specialist – Multi-State Compliance

the-pivot-group-careers; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in East Lansing, MI is seeking a skilled Payroll Specialist to support multi-state payroll and ensure payroll tax compliance for manufacturing clients.

You'll reconcile payroll data, administer timekeeping systems, and collaborate with HR on benefits and data changes, handling hourly and salaried staff with accuracy.

Location is on-site in East Lansing, with focus on accuracy, compliance, and timely payroll processing to support workforce needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience processing payroll for a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations (FLSA, multi-state).
• Proficient with payroll software (ADP, Workday, Paychex) and timekeeping systems.
• Experience with hourly and salaried employees, including overtime calculations.
• Analytical skills to reconcile payroll data and resolve discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Process multi-state payroll for hourly and salaried staff.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Reconcile payroll data and general ledger accounts.
• Administer timekeeping systems and respond to payroll inquiries.
• Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and year-end reports.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Payroll software ADP

Payroll software Workday

Payroll software Paychex

Timekeeping systems

Data analysis

Tools

ADP

Workday

Paychex

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in East Lansing, MI is seeking a skilled Payroll Specialist to support multi-state payroll and ensure payroll tax compliance for manufacturing clients.

You'll reconcile payroll data, administer timekeeping systems, and collaborate with HR on benefits and data changes, handling hourly and salaried staff with accuracy.

Location is on-site in East Lansing, with focus on accuracy, compliance, and timely payroll processing to support workforce needs.