Payroll Specialist - Byron Center Area

We partner with manufacturers across Byron Center 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.

• →Process bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• →Manage timekeeping systems and integrate data for payroll processing in a manufacturing environment.
• →Calculate and process special payments such as bonuses, shift differentials, and production incentives.
• →Administer payroll deductions, including taxes, benefits, garnishments, and 401k contributions, ensuring compliance.
• →Reconcile payroll data and prepare reports for finance, HR, and external auditors.
• →Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations relevant to manufacturing.
• →Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and time off in a professional and timely manner.

• 3-5 years of experience processing payroll for a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Proficient in payroll software (e.g., ADP, Workday, UKG) with a strong understanding of timekeeping systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience with multi-state payroll and union contracts.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reconciliation.

• Additional certifications or training

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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.