Payroll Specialist

Company: Purple
Location: Lehi
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

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.

Job Summary

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payroll, maintaining employee personnel records, and conducting payroll reporting and auditing duties. A successful candidate will have strong attention to detail and experience solving complex payroll tasks.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Reviews, prepares, and processes payroll. Utilizes HRIS to produce accurate and timely payroll.


* Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws.


* Verifies hours worked, paid time off, deductions, and pay adjustments.


* Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the HRIS; information may include employees' hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation, holidays, deductions and withholdings, address changes, and other information.


* Processes and issues employee paychecks and statement of earnings and deductions.


* Provides information to employees and managers on payroll matters and tax issues.


* Prepares weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year end reports.


* Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.


* Ensures all taxes are reconciled, processed, and paid in a timely manner.


* Conducts all Quarterly and Year End payroll tasks.


* Serves as team lead for the payroll function and provides guidance with complex payroll tasks.


* Keeps informed about changes in tax and deduction laws that apply to the payroll process.


* Performs other duties assigned.



REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

* High School Diploma


* 3-5 years payroll experience including preparation


* Strong Excel skills



PREFERRED SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

* Excellent organizational and attention to details


* Strong analytical skills


* Strong problem-solving skills



BENEFITS AND PERKS

* Medical, Dental, Vision


* 401(k) Match


* Generous PTO


* Market Money


* 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.

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