Payroll Specialist - Byron Center Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Michigan; On-site; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Byron Center, MI is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support manufacturing payroll operations and ensure timely, accurate pay runs.

You will process bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried staff, manage timekeeping data, calculate bonuses and deductions, and ensure regulatory compliance across multi-state payroll. This role offers growth within a West Michigan manufacturing-focused network.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of payroll processing experience in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Experience with multi-state payroll and union contracts.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage timekeeping systems and integrate data for payroll processing in a manufacturing environment.
• Calculate and process bonuses, shift differentials, and production incentives.
• Administer payroll deductions, including taxes, benefits, garnishments, and 401k contributions, ensuring compliance.
• Reconcile payroll data and prepare reports for finance, HR, and external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with payroll laws and regulations relevant to manufacturing.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and time off professionally.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping accuracy

Multi-state payroll

Union contracts knowledge

Attention to detail

Tools

ADP

Workday

UKG

Job description

Payroll Specialist | Byron Center, MI

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling in payroll specialist? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Byron Center seeking experienced Payroll Specialists.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. 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.

Salary Range:

$54,000 - $81,000 depending on experience

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Byron Center seeking Payroll Specialists who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage timekeeping systems and integrate data for payroll processing in a manufacturing environment.
• Calculate and process special payments such as bonuses, shift differentials, and production incentives.
• Administer payroll deductions, including taxes, benefits, garnishments, and 401k contributions, ensuring compliance.
• Reconcile payroll data and prepare reports for finance, HR, and external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations relevant to manufacturing.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and time off in a professional and timely manner.

Recommended Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience processing payroll for a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Proficient in payroll software (e.g., ADP, Workday, UKG) with a strong understanding of timekeeping systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience with multi-state payroll and union contracts.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reconciliation.

Bonus Qualifications

• Additional certifications or training

Job Titles That Should Apply

Payroll Specialist, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Coordinator, Payroll Clerk, Payroll Assistant, Payroll Technician, HR & Payroll Specialist, Payroll & Benefits Specialist, Senior Payroll Specialist, Payroll Analyst

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.

The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals.