Payroll Specialist - Mount Pleasant Area
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Payroll Specialist | Mount Pleasant, MI Salary Range: $54,000 - $81,000 depending on experience Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for excelling as a payroll specialist? The Pivot Group Network,
We collaborate with multiple companies in the Mount Pleasant area seeking experienced Payroll Specialists. These organizations value long-term fit and look for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your 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 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.
Payroll Coordinator, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Clerk, Payroll Analyst, Payroll and Benefits Specialist, Accounting Specialist, HR Payroll Specialist, Time and Attendance Specialist, Payroll Processor
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.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $54,000–$81,000 a year
- 2% above the $66,500 median for Payroll Specialist jobs on Jobera (120 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- Today
Listing Details
- First seen
- October 28, 2026
- Last seen
- October 28, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
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- 0
- Trust Level
- 68%
- Scored at
- October 28, 2026
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