Payroll Specialist - Grand Haven Area

Payroll Specialist | Grand Haven, MI

Salary Range: $54,000 - $81,000 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 Grand Haven seeking experienced Payroll Specialists.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Grand Haven that are adding Payroll Specialists to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

Key Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely payroll for hourly and salaried employees, including overtime, shift differentials, and bonuses.
• Verify and import timecard data from manufacturing timekeeping systems, ensuring compliance with company policy and labor laws.
• Manage all payroll deductions, including taxes, benefits, 401k, and garnishments, ensuring proper setup and remittance.
• Process new hires, terminations, and employee changes within the payroll system, maintaining data integrity.
• Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts and prepare relevant payroll reports for finance and management.
• Ensure strict compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax laws.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.

Recommended Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience processing multi-state payroll, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with major payroll software (e.g., ADP, UKG, Paylocity) and integrated timekeeping systems.
• In-depth knowledge of federal and state wage & hour laws, payroll taxes, and compliance regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately process high-volume, complex payroll, including hourly and shift-based employees.
• Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail for reconciliation and error resolution.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience processing payroll for unionized workforces.
• Proficiency with complex time and attendance systems (e.g., UKG/Kronos, ADP Workforce Now Time).
• Multi-state payroll processing experience.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Payroll Specialist, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Coordinator, Payroll Processor, Payroll Analyst, Senior Payroll Specialist, Payroll Associate, HR & Payroll Specialist

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.