Payroll Specialist - Allegan Area

Job Description:Payroll Specialist | Allegan, MISalary Range: $52,000 - $79,000 depending on experience Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for excelling in payroll specialist? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Allegan, seeking experienced Payroll Specialists to strengthen their teams. 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 OpportunityWe are collaborating with manufacturing firms in Allegan 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 ResponsibilitiesProcess multi-state payroll for both hourly and salaried employees. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations. Reconcile payroll data and maintain accurate payroll records. Administer timekeeping systems and resolve discrepancies. Prepare and submit payroll reports for internal and external audits. Process new hires, terminations, and changes to employee data. Manage deductions for benefits, garnishments, and other withholdings. Recommended QualificationsAssociate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 2+ years of experience processing payroll for a medium to large employee base, preferably within a manufacturing environment. Proficiency with payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex) and HRIS systems. Strong understanding of federal and state payroll regulations, including tax laws and wage and hour requirements. Experience with timekeeping systems and their integration with payroll. Bonus QualificationsExperience with an ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday) for payroll processing. Certification in payroll (e.g., FPC, CPP). Familiarity with union contracts and their impact on payroll calculations. Proficiency in advanced Excel functions (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) for data analysis and reporting. Job Titles That Should ApplyPayroll Specialist, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Coordinator, Payroll Clerk, Payroll Assistant, Payroll Technician, HR & Payroll Specialist, Payroll & Benefits Specialist, Senior Payroll Specialist, Payroll Manager Why The Pivot Group NetworkThe 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 • Data • Offers • Pivot Tables • HR • Support • Payroll Processing • Workday • Calculations • Analysis • ERP • Compliance • Salary • New Hires • Hiring • Partnerships • Recruiting • Tax • Compensation • SAP • Manufacturing • Integration • Payroll • Excel • Regulations • Records • Oracle • Preparation • Data Analysis • Software • Accounting • Finance Salary Package: $ 52,000.00 - 79,000.00 (US Dollar)