Payroll Specialist – Allegan Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Michigan; On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Allegan, MI is seeking Payroll Specialists to support local manufacturing partners. The role involves processing weekly and biweekly payrolls, ensuring accuracy, and handling payroll inquiries.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of payroll experience, strong knowledge of federal/state payroll taxes, and familiarity with payroll software like Workday, SAP, or Oracle. This on-site opportunity emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of payroll processing experience.
• Working knowledge of federal and state payroll tax rules.
• Experience with payroll software and timekeeping systems.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Payroll

Data

Excel

Workday

SAP

Oracle

ERP

Compliance

Taxes

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Payroll Specialist | Allegan, MI

Salary Range: $55,000 – $82,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for excelling as a payroll specialist? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in the Allegan area seeking experienced Payroll Specialists to strengthen their teams.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Payroll Specialist opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Allegan in Allegan County, within about 45 minutes of the city.

The Opportunity

We partner with organizations in the Allegan area that seek Payroll Specialists. These companies are committed to building strong teams and look for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with The Pivot Group Network, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

Usual Responsibilities

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

Recommended Qualifications

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

Bonus Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor degree in accounting, finance, or business.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC).
• Familiarity with multi-state payroll and union contract pay rules.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday.
• Experience with payroll in a manufacturing or plant setting.

Job Titles That Should Apply

• Payroll Coordinator
• Payroll Administrator
• Payroll Clerk
• Payroll Analyst
• Payroll and Benefits Specialist
• Accounting Specialist
• HR Payroll Specialist
• Time and Attendance Specialist
• Payroll Processor

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who’ve been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic – they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

Required Skills:

• Resume
• Data
• Offers
• Pivot
• Tables
• HR
• Support
• Payroll
• Processing
• Workday
• Calculations
• Analysis
• ERP
• Compliance
• Salary
• New
• Hires
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Recruiting
• Tax
• Compensation
• SAP
• Manufacturing
• Integration
• Payroll
• Excel
• Regulations
• Records
• Oracle
• Preparation
• Data
• Analysis
• Software
• Accounting
• Finance

Salary Package:

$ 55,000.00 – 82,000.00 (US Dollar)