Payroll Specialist - Warren Area

Payroll Specialist | Warren, MI

Salary Range: $53,000 - $80,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for excelling as a payroll specialist? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in the Warren area seeking skilled Payroll Specialists.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. 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.

This posting covers Payroll Specialist opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Warren in Macomb County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Sterling Heights, Madison Heights, Royal Oak, and Roseville.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across the Warren area 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.

Usual Responsibilities

• 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.
• Respond to employee questions about paychecks, taxes, and deductions.

Recommended Qualifications

• Experience with payroll software and timekeeping systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers.
• Ability to handle confidential employee information.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of payroll processing experience.
• Working knowledge of federal and state payroll tax rules.

Bonus Qualifications

• Familiarity with multi-state payroll and union contract pay rules.
• 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).

Job Titles That Should Apply

Payroll Coordinator, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Clerk, Payroll Analyst, Payroll and Benefits Specialist, Accounting Specialist, HR Payroll Specialist, Time and Attendance Specialist, Payroll Processor

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 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.