Payroll Specialist - Mattawan Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Mattawan (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Mattawan, MI, is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our manufacturing-focused team and help drive accurate weekly payroll for hourly and salaried staff. You will manage timekeeping, deductions, and multi-state payroll while ensuring compliance and timely tax filings.

This role offers collaboration with HR and finance to support payroll integrity and reporting. Join a network that values precise payroll operations, professional growth, and regionally focused

Qualifications

• 3+ years processing payroll for 500+ employees in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for all hourly and salaried employees with accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage timekeeping system, verify hours, and respond to payroll inquiries.
• Calculate and remit payroll deductions, taxes, benefits, and garnishments in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and reports by deadlines.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and GL entries, resolving discrepancies.
• Administer new hire setup, employee changes, and terminations in the payroll system.
• Generate payroll reports for management, HR and finance.

Skills

Payroll processing

ADP Workforce Now

Timekeeping systems

Multi-state payroll

Regulatory compliance

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Payroll Specialist | Mattawan, MI

Salary Range: $48,000 - $75,000 depending on experience

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

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 collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Mattawan 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for all hourly and salaried employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage timekeeping system, verify hours, and address employee inquiries regarding pay or deductions.
• Calculate and process payroll deductions, including taxes, benefits, and garnishments, in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and reports, ensuring adherence to all deadlines.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and general ledger entries, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Administer new hire setup, employee changes, and terminations within the payroll system.
• Generate various payroll reports for management, HR, and finance departments.

Recommended Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience processing payroll for 500+ employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with ADP Workforce Now or similar enterprise payroll software.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, including multi-state payroll.
• Experience with time and attendance systems and their integration with payroll.
• Strong understanding of leave policies, deductions, and wage garnishments specific to a manufacturing workforce.

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, Lead 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.