Payroll Specialist – Hudsonville Area

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

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers in Hudsonville, MI is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage weekly and biweekly payroll, ensure accuracy of timekeeping, and support tax filings for a manufacturing-focused network in Michigan. The role emphasizes compliance, accuracy, and confidentiality.

Candidates should have 2+ years of payroll experience, familiarity with federal/state payroll rules, and hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Reconcile payroll totals against general ledger entries.
• Maintain employee payroll records and update changes to pay rates or status.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping systems

ERP familiarity

Payroll tax rules

Confidential information handling

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Workday

Job description

Job Description:

Payroll Specialist | Hudsonville, MI

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

Are you a seasoned 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 community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Hudsonville area seeking Payroll Specialists to lead and enhance their operations.

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 Hudsonville in Ottawa County, within about 30 minutes of the city.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across the Hudsonville area 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.

Usual Responsibilities

• 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.
• Reconcile payroll totals against general ledger entries.
• Maintain employee payroll records and update changes to pay rates or status.

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

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

Required Skills:

Resume Offers HR Access Support Payroll Processing Overtime Workday Approvals ERP Compliance Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Tax Compensation Insurance SAP Manufacturing Integration Payroll Regulations Oracle Preparation Training Management

Salary Package:

$ 55,000.00 – 82,000.00 (US Dollar)