Payroll Specialist – Mattawan Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Mattawan (MI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking a Payroll Specialist for opportunities with manufacturers around Mattawan, MI. This role handles weekly and biweekly payroll, reviews timecards, and ensures accurate deductions and tax withholdings.

Join a network-focused firm that connects talent with local employers. Ideal candidates have payroll processing experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage confidential information in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience with federal and state payroll rules.
• Ability to handle confidential employee information.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Respond to employee questions about paychecks, taxes, and deductions.
• Support quarter-end and year-end payroll tax filings and reporting.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping software

Attention to detail

Confidential data

HR knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Job Description:

Payroll Specialist | Mattawan, MI

Salary Range: $51,000 – $78,000 depending on experience

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for excelling as a payroll specialist? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Mattawan area seeking experienced Payroll Specialists to drive results.

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 Mattawan in Van Buren County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Marcellus.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing firms in the Mattawan area that seek skilled Payroll Specialists. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and look for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

Usual Responsibilities

• 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.
• Respond to employee questions about paychecks, taxes, and deductions.
• Support quarter-end and year-end payroll tax filings and reporting.

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

• 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.
• Associate or bachelor degree in accounting, finance, or business.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out 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
• Offers
• HR
• Access
• Support
• General
• Ledger
• Compliance
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Recruiting
• Tax
• Compensation
• Manufacturing
• Integration
• Payroll
• Regulations
• Preparation
• Software
• Finance
• Training
• Management

Salary Package:

$ 51,000.00 – 78,000.00 (US Dollar)