Payroll Specialist - Muskegon Area

Payroll Specialist | Muskegon, MI

Salary Range: $47,000 - $72,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for excelling in payroll specialist? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Muskegon, seeking experienced Payroll Specialists to strengthen their teams.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Muskegon 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/weekly payroll for all manufacturing employees, including hourly and salaried staff.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, including timely filings and payments.
• Administer and reconcile all payroll deductions, including benefits, 401k, and court-ordered garnishments.
• Manage and audit timekeeping data from shop floor systems, ensuring proper calculation of hours, overtime, and shift differentials.
• Prepare and submit various payroll reports, including general ledger reconciliations and ad-hoc requests.
• Process new hires, terminations, and employee changes impacting payroll data and tax withholding.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, time off accruals, and tax forms.

Recommended Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience processing multi-state payroll, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with major payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Kronos, Workday) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• In-depth knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations, tax laws, and wage & hour compliance.
• Demonstrated understanding of timekeeping systems and pay practices common in manufacturing, including shift differentials and overtime calculations.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to confidentiality.

Bonus Qualifications

• Familiarity with timekeeping systems common in manufacturing environments (e.g., Kronos, ADP Workforce Now).
• Experience processing payroll for employees subject to shift differentials, production bonuses, or union contracts.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) as they integrate with payroll.
• Advanced Excel skills for complex data analysis, reporting, and auditing.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

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.