Payroll Specialist | Whitehall, MI

Salary Range: $53,000 - $80,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for excelling in payroll specialist? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in Whitehall seeking skilled Payroll Specialists.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Whitehall seeking Payroll Specialists who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll for all manufacturing employees.
• Verify and input timekeeping data, including complex overtime calculations and shift differentials.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and company policies.
• Administer and reconcile payroll deductions for benefits, garnishments, and 401(k) contributions.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries regarding wages, deductions, and tax withholdings.
• Prepare and submit payroll-related reports for accounting, management, and tax filings.
• Process new hires, terminations, and changes to employee records within the payroll system.

Recommended Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience processing multi-state payroll, ideally within a manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency with major payroll software (e.g., ADP, UKG, Paychex) and integrated timekeeping systems.
• In-depth knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations, including FLSA and tax compliance.
• Experience with complex hourly, shift, and overtime calculations common in manufacturing.
• Demonstrated high level of accuracy and confidentiality in payroll processing and data management.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with payroll for a manufacturing workforce, including understanding of shift differentials, production bonuses, or piece-rate pay.
• Proficiency with timekeeping systems commonly used in manufacturing environments (e.g., Kronos, ADP Workforce Now Time).
• Familiarity with union payroll processing or multi-state manufacturing operations.
• Basic understanding of labor cost allocation or cost accounting principles.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Payroll Administrator, Payroll Coordinator, Payroll Processor, Payroll Analyst, Payroll Officer, HR Payroll Specialist, Human Resources Payroll Coordinator, Benefits and Payroll Specialist, Payroll Clerk, Payroll Associate

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.