Payroll Specialist - Mason Area

Payroll Specialist | Mason, MI Salary Range: $48,000 - $75,000 depending on experience Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling in payroll specialist? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Mason seeking experienced Payroll Specialists. The Opportunity We are partnering with organizations in Mason that are seeking Payroll Specialists. These companies are committed to building strong teams and are looking for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with Pivot Group, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations. Key Responsibilities Process accurate and timely bi-weekly or weekly payroll for a high volume of hourly and salaried employees, including complex overtime and shift differential calculations. Maintain precise payroll records, employee data, and ensure strict compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, as well as company policies. Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts, bank statements, and deduction registers, ensuring accuracy and proper allocation of labor costs. Administer and process all payroll-related deductions, including benefits, garnishments, 401k contributions, and union dues where applicable. Manage and optimize timekeeping systems, ensuring accurate capture of employee hours, breaks, and attendance for manufacturing staff. Respond to and resolve employee payroll inquiries and discrepancies in a timely and professional manner. Generate and distribute various payroll reports for management, finance, and tax purposes, including labor cost analysis and headcount reporting. Recommended Qualifications Full-cycle payroll processing experience for a high volume of employees, including hourly and salaried. In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations. Proficiency with major payroll software (e.g., ADP, UKG, Workday) and integrated timekeeping systems. Experience processing payroll in a manufacturing environment, including union contracts, shift differentials, and production incentives. Demonstrated accuracy, strong attention to detail, and ability to handle confidential information. Bonus Qualifications Experience with payroll processing for shift differentials, production bonuses, or union contracts. Proficiency with time and attendance systems commonly used in manufacturing (e.g., Kronos/UKG, ADP eTIME). Understanding of general ledger integration and cost center allocation in a manufacturing environment. Advanced Excel skills for complex data analysis and reporting. Job Titles That Should Apply Payroll Specialist, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Coordinator, Senior Payroll Specialist, Payroll Analyst, Payroll Accountant, HR Payroll Specialist, Payroll Clerk Why Pivot Group The Pivot Group 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. 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. The Pivot Group 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.