Payroll Specialist - Battle Creek Area
Quick Summary
Payroll Specialist | Battle Creek, MI Salary Range: $49,000 - $76,
We collaborate with manufacturing firms in the Battle Creek area that seek skilled Payroll Specialists. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and look for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Respond to employee questions about paychecks, taxes, and deductions.
- →Support quarter-end and year-end payroll tax filings and reporting.
- →Process weekly and biweekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
- →Review timecards and correct missing punches, overtime, and shift differentials.
- →Calculate and apply garnishments, deductions, and benefit withholdings.
- →Prepare payroll reports for accounting and plant management.
- →Reconcile payroll totals against general ledger entries.
- →Maintain employee payroll records and update changes to pay rates or status.
Requirements
~1 min read- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two or more years of payroll processing experience.
- Working knowledge of federal and state payroll tax rules.
- Experience with payroll software and timekeeping systems.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers.
- Ability to handle confidential employee information.
- Experience with payroll in a manufacturing or plant setting.
- Associate or bachelor degree in accounting, finance, or business.
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC).
- Familiarity with multi-state payroll and union contract pay rules.
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday.
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The Pivot Group Network 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. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.
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 at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network 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.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $49,000–$76,000 a year
- 6% below the $66,500 median for Payroll Specialist jobs on Jobera (149 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 41 days ago
Listing Details
- First seen
- September 25, 2026
- Last seen
- October 28, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 40
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 32%
- Scored at
- November 5, 2026
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