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Payroll Specialist - Walker Area

$51k - $78k

The Pivot Group

Payroll Specialist - Walker Area

Payroll Specialist | Walker, MI

$51,000 - $78,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling in payroll specialist? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Walker 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 partner with manufacturers across Walker 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Processes bi-weekly payroll for all manufacturing employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Manages timecard collection and approval processes, troubleshooting issues as they arise.
  • Calculates and remits all payroll-related taxes and withholdings in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Reconciles payroll accounts and prepares related journal entries.
  • Responds to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and leave balances.
  • Prepares and distributes W-2 forms annually.
  • Administers garnishments, child support orders, and other involuntary deductions.

Recommended Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience processing multi-state payroll for 500+ employees, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with payroll software (e.g., ADP, Workday, UKG) and timekeeping systems.
  • In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Strong understanding of wage and hour laws, including FLSA and state-specific mandates.
  • Proven ability to accurately calculate and process various pay components, including overtime, bonuses, and shift differentials.

Bonus Qualifications

  • Additional certifications or training

Job Titles That Should Apply

Payroll Specialist, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Coordinator, Payroll Clerk, Payroll Assistant, Payroll Technician, HR & Payroll Specialist, Payroll & Benefits Specialist, Senior Payroll Specialist, Payroll Analyst

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 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

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 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.

Required Skills: Resume Offers HR Support Overtime Workday Journal Entries Compliance Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Tax Compensation Forms Components Manufacturing Payroll Regulations Troubleshooting Preparation Software Training

Salary Package: $51,000.00 - 78,000.00 (US Dollar)

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