Manufacturing Payroll Specialist – Multi-State & Compliance

the-pivot-group-careers; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan recruitment partner, is seeking a Payroll Specialist for Grand Haven, MI. You will manage multi-state payroll for a large workforce, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance while aligning with internal policies and benefits processing.

This pivotal role supports a growing manufacturing client base. The position emphasizes timekeeping accuracy, GL reconciliation, and timely payroll reporting, with opportunities to advance within a network focused on

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience processing multi-state payroll for a manufacturing company with 500+ employees.
• Proven experience ensuring payroll tax compliance at federal, state, and local levels.
• Experience with timekeeping systems and payroll data reconciliation.
• Familiarity with month-end close processes and GL integration in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Process multi-state payroll for a large employee base including hourly and salaried staff.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and internal policies.
• Reconcile payroll data and general ledger accounts, resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Administer timekeeping systems and ensure accurate recording of employee work hours.
• Calculate and process payroll deductions including benefits, garnishments, and 401k contributions.
• Generate payroll reports for management, finance, and other departments.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and payroll-related matters.

Skills

Payroll processing

Tax compliance

GL reconciliation

Timekeeping management

Deductions administration

Payroll reporting

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

UKG Pro

Workday

Job description

The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan recruitment partner, is seeking a Payroll Specialist for Grand Haven, MI. You will manage multi-state payroll for a large workforce, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance while aligning with internal policies and benefits processing.

This pivotal role supports a growing manufacturing client base. The position emphasizes timekeeping accuracy, GL reconciliation, and timely payroll reporting, with opportunities to advance within a network focused on