Sr. Payroll Analyst (Hybrid)

Purple•Lehi, UT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Purple is a digitally-native vertical brand with a mission to help people feel and live better through innovative comfort solutions. To us, comfort means more than great products, it means empowering every employee to feel comfortable being themselves. We believe your career at Purple will be a one-of-a-kind “Career in Comfort” because our workforce is one-of-a-kind. We are committed to a culture of collaboration where every voice is heard and understood. As an innovation company at our core, we believe a diversity workforce brings better insights, solutions and products and serves as the backbone to bettering our company. Join with us as we add to our team of exceptional individuals who will help us take over the world — one mattress at a time. Compensation The compensation target for this role is: $72,300 - $85,000 Job Summary The Senior Payroll Analyst is responsible for delivering accurate, timely payroll for employees across multiple states. This role serves as a subject matter expert for payroll operations and Workday Payroll, with responsibility for supporting complex payroll scenarios, compliance matters, and audit activities. This role reports to the Payroll Manager and contributes to process improvements, internal controls, and the overall effectiveness and integrity of the payroll function.

Requirements

At least 5 years of payroll experience, with extensive hands‑on experience using Workday Payroll.
Working knowledge of Workday Report Writer.
Experience supporting a multi‑state payroll environment.
Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas and macros.
Working knowledge of payroll compliance requirements, including FLSA, state wage and hour laws, payroll taxes, garnishments, and audits.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and documentation skills.
Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and exercise sound judgment.
Willingness to travel occasionally, as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

CPP certification.
Experience with OneSourceVirtual (OSV).
Experience with Earned Wage Access providers (e.g. Stream or myFlexPay)
Experience using Business Intelligence or reporting tools.

Responsibilities

Process and support daily off‑cycle, bi‑weekly, and monthly commission payrolls, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
Act as a subject‑matter expert for Workday Payroll, including payroll results interpretation, retroactive processing, and issue resolution.
Ensure payroll practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including FLSA, wage and hour laws, payroll taxes, and garnishments.
Support internal and external payroll audits and respond to audit requests as needed.
Build, maintain, and enhance payroll controls to reduce risk and support audit readiness.
Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, increase efficiency, and automate manual work where possible.
Perform detailed payroll reviews using advanced Excel tools and techniques.
Review payroll work completed by others on a periodic basis to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Create and maintain payroll documentation and standard operating procedures.
Clearly explain complex payroll topics to payroll team members, internal partners, and employees when needed.