Manufacturing Payroll Specialist West Michigan

the-pivot-group-careers; Allendale Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Allendale, MI is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join manufacturing-focused teams. You will manage bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried staff, maintain timekeeping accuracy, and ensure compliance with payroll regulations.

Responsibilities include processing deductions and garnishments, preparing tax filings, reconciling payroll accounts, and responding to employee inquiries about payroll and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience processing multi-state payroll for 500+ employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with payroll software (e.g., ADP Workforce Now, UKG Pro) and timekeeping systems.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience with general ledger reconciliation and journal entries related to payroll.
• Ability to interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements or complex pay structures specific to manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Administer timekeeping system and ensure accurate data entry.
• Calculate and process payroll deductions and garnishments.
• Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and reports.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and benefits.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Timekeeping systems

Payroll tax compliance

GL reconciliation

Journal entries

Collective bargaining agreements

Employee inquiries handling

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

UKG Pro

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Allendale, MI is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join manufacturing-focused teams. You will manage bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried staff, maintain timekeeping accuracy, and ensure compliance with payroll regulations.

Responsibilities include processing deductions and garnishments, preparing tax filings, reconciling payroll accounts, and responding to employee inquiries about payroll and benefits.