Payroll Specialist | Battle Creek, 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 Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Battle Creek seeking experienced Payroll Specialists.

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 Battle Creek 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 bi-weekly payroll for all manufacturing employees, including hourly and salaried.
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, commissions, and deductions in compliance with company policy and federal/state regulations.
• Reconcile payroll data, prepare journal entries, and assist with general ledger postings related to payroll.
• Manage timekeeping system data, verifying hours and leave requests for payroll processing.
• Administer and reconcile employee benefits deductions, including health insurance, 401(k), and other voluntary deductions.
• Prepare and submit federal and state payroll tax filings, including W-2s and 1099s.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and time-off balances.

Recommended Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience processing multi-state payroll for 500+ employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with payroll software (e.g., ADP Workforce Now, UKG Pro) and timekeeping systems.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, including multi-state tax compliance.
• Experience with payroll general ledger reconciliation and month-end close processes.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries effectively.
• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPP certification preferred.

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, Payroll Manager

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.

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.