Payroll Specialist - Grandville Area

Payroll Specialist | Grandville, MI

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

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in {{role_field}}? The Pivot Group is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in Grandville seeking Payroll Specialists.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with manufacturing firms in Grandville that are seeking skilled Payroll Specialists. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and are looking for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll for all manufacturing employees, including hourly, salaried, and overtime calculations.
• Manage and verify employee timecards and attendance records, resolving discrepancies with supervisors.
• Administer and process all payroll deductions, including benefits, 401(k), and court-ordered garnishments.
• Ensure strict compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, including FLSA and manufacturing-specific labor regulations.
• Prepare and submit all required payroll tax filings (941, W-2, state unemployment) and reconcile payroll accounts.
• Generate various payroll reports for accounting, management, and auditing purposes.
• Respond to and resolve employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and time off.

Recommended Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience processing multi-state payroll for 200+ employees.
• Proven understanding of federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including FLSA and wage & hour laws.
• Proficiency with major payroll software (e.g., ADP, Workday, UKG) and integrated timekeeping systems (e.g., Kronos).
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, understanding shift differentials, overtime, and production-based pay.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical skills for accurate payroll calculations and reconciliations.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with payroll processing in a multi-shift manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with time & attendance systems (e.g., Kronos, UKG, ADP Time).
• Ability to generate payroll reports for labor costing and departmental analysis.
• Familiarity with union contracts or collective bargaining agreements.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Payroll Administrator, Payroll Coordinator, Payroll Processor, Payroll Associate, Senior Payroll Specialist, HR Payroll Specialist, Compensation & Payroll Specialist, Payroll Clerk

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group 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.

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. The Pivot Group 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.