Payroll Specialist II

Integrated Power Services•Greenville, SC

About The Position

IPS is seeking talented individuals to join our HR team, where your expertise and dedication will be valued and drive our success. Here, you’ll find a dynamic environment that offers job stability, professional growth, and competitive compensation. As a crucial member of our team, you’ll partner with and support our locations around North America. If you’re detail-oriented, dedicated, and thrive in a rapidly evolving setting, IPS is the perfect place for you to make a real difference. The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of employee payroll. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, and supports internal stakeholders with payroll-related inquiries and reporting needs. The Payroll Specialist maintains payroll records, audits, and timekeeping data and assists in process improvements to support a seamless payroll experience. At Integrated Power Services (IPS), we're committed to empowering you to make a meaningful impact. As the industry's leading and fastest-growing service provider, IPS offers single-source electromechanical and power management solutions to enhance the reliability of critical infrastructure across North America and the United Kingdom. We serve over 30,000 essential customer locations, from renewable energy pioneers to hospitals, manufacturers, and municipalities, helping them avoid costly downtime and ensure mission-critical operations. When you join IPS, you're joining a team that's revolutionizing equipment and process reliability across diverse sectors, from power generation to petrochemicals, and beyond. You'll learn from industry experts, grow alongside a talented workforce, and be part of a company that is built on the Shared Values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit.

Requirements

2-4 years of payroll processing experience required
Knowledge of payroll systems (ADP, UKG, Paycom, etc.) and timekeeping platforms
Solid understanding of wage and hour laws, payroll tax regulations, and garnishment rules
Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

Process bi-weekly and/or weekly payroll cycles for multi-state employees (hourly and salaried)
Ensure accuracy in hours worked, deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings
Maintain and audit employee payroll records in the HRIS/payroll system
Collaborate with HR and Accounting to resolve payroll discrepancies
Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner
Prepare and reconcile payroll reports, including earnings, taxes, and benefit deductions
Assist with year-end activities including W-2 preparation and distribution
Maintain compliance with payroll laws, labor regulations, and internal policies
Support audits (internal and external) by providing payroll records and documentation
Recommend improvement to payroll processes for greater efficiency and accuracy