Payroll Specialist - Holt Area

Payroll Specialist - Holt Area

Payroll Specialist | Holt, MI

$55,000 - $82,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for excelling in payroll specialist? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We are collaborating with companies in Holt seeking experienced Payroll Specialists.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Holt region seeking Payroll Specialists. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidatesnot just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for all manufacturing employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain payroll records, including new hires, terminations, raises, and deductions.
• Calculate and submit payroll taxes, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve any discrepancies.
• Administer employee benefits such as health insurance, 401(k), and other deductions.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and benefits.

Recommended Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience processing multi-state payroll for 500+ employees, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws, payroll tax regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Proficiency with payroll software (e.g., ADP, Workday, UKG) and HRIS systems.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reconciliation.

Bonus Qualifications

• Additional certifications or training

Job Titles That Should Apply

Payroll Specialist, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Coordinator, Payroll Manager, Payroll Analyst, Payroll Clerk, HR & Payroll Specialist, Payroll & Benefits Specialist, Senior Payroll Specialist, Lead Payroll Specialist

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategicthey 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

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 The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your searchmarket 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.

Required Skills:

Discretion Resume Data Offers HR Access Support Workday Compliance Salary New Hires Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Tax Compensation Confidentiality Attention To Detail Insurance Manufacturing Payroll Data Entry Regulations Records Preparation Software Accounting Training

Salary Package: $ 55,000.00 - 82,000.00 (US Dollar)