Payroll Specialist – DeWitt Area

The Pivot Group Careers; DeWitt (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking a Payroll Specialist in DeWitt, MI to join a manufacturing-focused recruiting network. The role offers a salary range of $55,000–$82,000 depending on experience and requires handling garnishments, deductions, and tax filings for a range of clients.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of payroll processing experience, strong attention to detail, and familiarity with payroll software, timekeeping systems, and ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Numerical accuracy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Payroll software

Timekeeping systems

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/Workday)

Job description

Job Description:

Payroll Specialist | DeWitt, MI

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

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

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 DeWitt in Clinton County, within about 30 minutes of the city.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the DeWitt region seeking Payroll Specialists. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates – not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Usual Responsibilities

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

Recommended Qualifications

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

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

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.

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. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:

Resume Data Offers HR Access Support Overtime Workday General Ledger Compliance Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Tax Compensation Attention To Detail Manufacturing Payroll Data Entry Regulations Preparation Software Training

Salary Package:

$ 55,000.00 – 82,000.00 (US Dollar)