Payroll Specialist | Wyoming, MI

Salary Range: $52,000 - $79,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling in payroll specialist? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Wyoming seeking experienced Payroll Specialists.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Wyoming 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 accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll for all manufacturing and administrative employees.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and company policies.
• Calculate and process wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and tax withholdals.
• Maintain confidential employee payroll records and update changes to pay rates, benefits, and personal information.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and tax forms.
• Prepare and submit payroll-related reports, including general ledger reconciliations and tax filings.
• Coordinate with HR and departmental managers to ensure accurate timekeeping data for production staff.
• Assist with year-end payroll processing, including W-2 generation and reconciliation.

Recommended Qualifications

• Experience processing high-volume, multi-state payroll, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with industry-standard payroll software (e.g., ADP Workforce Now, UKG Pro) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of federal and state wage and hour laws (e.g., FLSA) and payroll tax regulations.
• Demonstrated experience managing timekeeping systems and calculating complex pay structures common in manufacturing (e.g., shift differentials, production incentives).
• Proven ability to ensure payroll accuracy, reconcile accounts, and prepare detailed payroll reports.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience processing payroll for unionized workforces.
• Proficiency with time and attendance systems (e.g., UKG/Kronos) common in manufacturing environments.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for complex data analysis, reporting, and auditing.
• Familiarity with multi-state payroll processing.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Payroll Administrator, Payroll Coordinator, Payroll Clerk, HR & Payroll Specialist, Payroll Officer, Senior Payroll Specialist, 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.