Payroll Specialist - Kentwood Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is expanding its payroll specialist network in Kentwood, MI. We seek experienced professionals to process multi-state payroll for 500+ employees and to ensure accurate wages, deductions, and tax filings.

Join a network that values accuracy, collaboration with HR and accounting, and timely responses to employee inquiries about pay and benefits. Opportunities are aligned with manufacturing-sector clients in West Michigan.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in payroll data.
• Ability to communicate payroll concepts clearly to employees and HR.
• Proactive problem solving in payroll processing and inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried staff across multiple states.
• Ensure correct wages, overtime, deductions, and benefits are calculated.
• Prepare payroll tax filings and year-end W-2s with accuracy.
• Maintain payroll records and respond to employee pay/benefit inquiries.
• Collaborate with HR and accounting on payroll-related issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

ADP

Workday

UKG

Job description

Payroll Specialist | Kentwood, MI

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

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for excelling in payroll specialist? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in Kentwood seeking skilled 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.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with multiple companies in Kentwood seeking experienced Payroll Specialists. These organizations value long-term fit and are looking for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees.


• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, and deductions.


• Administer and reconcile employee benefits, including health insurance and 401k.


• Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and year-end W-2s.


• Maintain up-to-date payroll records and employee information.


• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, taxes, and benefits.


• Collaborate with HR and accounting departments on payroll-related matters.

Recommended Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience processing multi-state payroll for 500+ employees, preferably in a manufacturing environment.


• Demonstrated proficiency with payroll software (e.g., ADP, Workday, UKG) and timekeeping systems.


• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, including multi-state tax compliance.


• Experience with general ledger reconciliation for payroll accounts and month-end close processes.


• Ability to interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements or union contracts to payroll processing.


• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and payroll calculations.

Bonus Qualifications

• Additional certifications or training

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

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.