Sr. Payroll Analyst (Hybrid)

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.

Job Description

Essential Duties & 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.
  
  

Required Skills, Education, Experience

• 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.
  
  

Preferred

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

Physical Requirements

Physical activities may occasionally include:

• Adjusting or moving objects up to 15 pounds in all directions.
  
  

Physical Activities May Constantly Include

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for extended periods of time.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repetitive motions involving wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Reviewing work for accuracy, completeness, and attention to detail.
  
  

Environmental Conditions May Occasionally Include

• Noisy open office environment
  
  

Benefits And Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) Match
• Flexible PTO
• Earn a Mattress
• Purple Swag
• Amazing Purple Products
  
  

WHY WORK AT PURPLE?

• Make your mark: We value innovative thinking. At Purple, you will be empowered to bring your ideas to life as we work together to improve people’s lives through comfort.
• Gain unique experience: Be a part of one of the fastest growing companies in Utah! The contributions you make will matter at Purple as the company continues to grow with you.
• Awesome culture: Join the tight-knit team at Purple and you can enjoy working alongside industry experts, making close friends, and annual employee appreciation events.
  
  

Purple provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.