Senior Payroll Specialist

Senior Payroll Specialist at InServ Corp.

Founded in 1992, InServ is a full-service industrial contractor working in the life science, advanced manufacturing, and food and beverage industries. We specialize in mechanical, hygienic piping, HVAC, electrical, instrumentation and controls, operating from multiple locations across North Carolina and serving clients across the Southeast. InServ provides reliable design, schedule adherence, and high-quality execution to deliver total solutions.

This role is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of payroll processing, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and maintaining accurate payroll records. It requires a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

• Liaise with managers, HR and external payroll service provider to ensure timely and accurate weekly payroll processing.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Reconcile payroll and resolve any discrepancies.
• Address and resolve payroll and compliance-related inquiries and issues in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance departments to ensure accurate employee data.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll operations.
• Generate and distribute payroll reports to management.
• Provide assistance to various employee groups regarding payroll questions and requests.
• Stay updated on changes in payroll laws and regulations.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of payroll functions and cross-train on assigned duties.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) is desirable.
• Minimum of 2‑4 years of experience in multi-state payroll administration/compliance.
• Extensive experience with payroll software systems.
• Understanding of payroll laws and regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills in dynamic work environments.
• Safeguard and ensure confidentiality of HR and payroll data.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of mathematical or statistical concepts.
• Ability to persuade, negotiate, or influence others.
• Prior experience with oversight of payroll accounting functions, including review of payroll journal entries, general ledger account reconciliations, and comparison of payroll to the general ledger.

• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Speaking/hearing.
• Using hands to finger, feel, type.
• Occasionally lifting up to 15 lbs.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Human Resources

• Construction