Payroll Specialist - Marquette Area

We partner with manufacturers across the Marquette area 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.

• →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.
• →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.

• Ability to handle confidential employee information.
• 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.

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday.
• 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.

Accounting Specialist, HR Payroll Specialist, Time and Attendance Specialist, Payroll Processor, Payroll Coordinator, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Clerk, Payroll Analyst, Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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.