Payroll Specialist - Walker Area

Payroll Specialist | Walker, MI

Salary Range: $48,000 - $74,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling in payroll specialist? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Walker seeking experienced Payroll Specialists.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with manufacturing firms in Walker 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 contract staff.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax laws, company policies, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Calculate and process various deductions, including benefits, 401(k) contributions, garnishments, and other voluntary deductions.
• Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and resolve any discrepancies or payroll-related issues promptly.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data within the HRIS/payroll system, reflecting new hires, terminations, and pay rate changes.
• Collaborate with HR and production management to ensure accurate timecard data collection and approval, especially for shift differentials and overtime.
• Prepare and submit payroll reports for general ledger reconciliation, management review, and audit purposes.

Recommended Qualifications

• 3-5 years of full-cycle payroll processing experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with major payroll software (e.g., ADP, Workday) and timekeeping systems.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and multi-state compliance.
• Proven ability to accurately calculate complex wages, overtime, shift differentials, and deductions.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with union payroll and collective bargaining agreements.
• Proficiency in advanced time and attendance systems (e.g., Kronos, UKG).
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC).
• Experience processing payroll within a large-scale ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

Job Titles That Should Apply

Payroll Specialist, Payroll Coordinator, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Processor, Payroll Analyst, HR Payroll Specialist, Benefits and Payroll Specialist

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.