Payroll Specialist – Norton Shores Area

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

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Norton Shores, MI to support payroll processing for regional manufacturers. This role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and confidential handling of employee data.

Responsibilities include reconciling payroll totals against general ledger entries, maintaining payroll records, responding to employee questions about pay and taxes, and assisting with quarterly and year-end filings.

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

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

Payroll Specialist | Norton Shores, MI

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

Are you a dedicated 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 career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in the Norton Shores area seeking experienced Payroll Specialists to strengthen their teams.

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 Norton Shores in Muskegon County, within about 30 minutes of the city.

The Opportunity

We work with companies in the Norton Shores area that add Payroll Specialists to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you’re looking for.

Usual Responsibilities

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

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

• 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

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

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Required Skills:

Resume Data Offers HR Support Payroll Processing Overtime Workday General Ledger ERP Compliance Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Tax Compensation Insurance SAP Manufacturing Payroll Regulations Records Oracle Preparation Accounting

Salary Package:

$ 51,000.00 – 78,000.00 (US Dollar)