Payroll Specialist | Fremont, MI

Salary Range: $55,000 - $82,000 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 Fremont seeking Payroll Specialists.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Fremont 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 and administrative employees.
• Manage and reconcile complex time and attendance data from plant timekeeping systems.
• Calculate and process various pay components including overtime, shift differentials, and production bonuses.
• Ensure accurate deduction and remittance of all payroll-related taxes, benefits, and garnishments.
• Prepare and submit all required federal, state, and local payroll tax filings and reports.
• Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and time off in a professional manner.

Recommended Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience processing multi-state payroll, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proficient in payroll software (e.g., ADP, UKG, Workday) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• In-depth understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and FLSA.
• Experience with time and attendance systems and calculating complex pay structures like shift differentials and overtime.
• Demonstrated high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to handle sensitive information with utmost confidentiality.

Bonus Qualifications

• Familiarity with payroll processing for multi-shift operations, piece-rate pay, or unionized workforces.
• Experience with time and attendance systems commonly used in manufacturing (e.g., Kronos, UKG).
• Basic understanding of labor cost accounting principles relevant to manufacturing.
• Experience processing multi-state payroll.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Payroll Specialist, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Coordinator, Payroll Processor, Payroll Assistant, HR Payroll Specialist, Senior 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.