Manufacturing Payroll Specialist — Precision Pay & Compliance

the-pivot-group-careers; Michigan; On-site; USD 51,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Otsego, Michigan is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried staff, ensuring accurate wages, overtime, and deductions.

You will prepare federal and state payroll tax filings, reconcile payroll-related benefits, and collaborate with HR and accounting to support compliant payroll operations. Applicants with 3–5 years of manufacturing payroll experience and proficiency in ADP, Workday, or UKG are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of payroll experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of FLSA and multi-state wage laws.
• Proficient with ADP, Workday, UKG and HRIS.
• Experience with general ledger reconciliation for payroll.
• Familiarity with timekeeping systems and payroll integration.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, and deductions.
• Administer and reconcile payroll benefits and deductions.
• Prepare and submit federal and state payroll tax filings.
• Respond to employee pay inquiries and tax forms.
• Maintain knowledge of payroll laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with HR and accounting on payroll matters.
• Generate payroll reports for management and auditing.

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

HRIS systems

Communication

Tools

ADP

Workday

UKG

Kronos

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Otsego, Michigan is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried staff, ensuring accurate wages, overtime, and deductions.

You will prepare federal and state payroll tax filings, reconcile payroll-related benefits, and collaborate with HR and accounting to support compliant payroll operations. Applicants with 3–5 years of manufacturing payroll experience and proficiency in ADP, Workday, or UKG are encouraged to apply.