Payroll Analyst

Payroll Analyst | Purpose Financial

Ensure Accuracy & Power the People Behind Our Mission

Who We Are

For over 25 years, Purpose Financial and our family of brands—including Advance America and Purpose Money—have been dedicated to making financial solutions accessible, simple, and straightforward for millions of Americans. With 2,500+ employees across 800+ locations in 23 states, we're committed to helping each customer achieve their version of financial stability.

At Purpose Financial, our people are our greatest asset—and making sure they're paid accurately and on time is essential to fulfilling our mission. We're seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Payroll Analyst to join our Human Resources team at our downtown Greenville, SC headquarters.

In this role, you'll report to the Manager, Payroll and Tax Compliance and play a key role in supporting end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous process improvements. This position is perfect for someone who thrives on precision, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration.

What You'll Do

The Payroll Analyst supports the administration and execution of payroll operations using the SuccessFactors Payroll platform. You'll be responsible for ensuring payroll accuracy, maintaining data integrity, and supporting multi-state payroll tax compliance. Key responsibilities include:

Payroll Processing & Administration

• Support the complete payroll cycle—collecting and reviewing time and attendance data, validating inputs, and processing payroll accurately and on time
• Review, enter, and maintain employee information, tax withholding details, and direct deposit data in SuccessFactors
• Validate payroll inputs for accuracy, including new hires, terminations, promotions, and pay adjustments
• Perform payroll audits and reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies

Compliance & Reporting

• Maintain knowledge of applicable payroll laws, regulations, tax requirements, and reporting obligations
• Assist with payroll tax reporting, government filings, quarterly reporting, and year-end activities
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation to support compliance

Data Management & Reporting

• Perform payroll data analysis to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and security
• Generate and distribute payroll reports, including earnings statements and management reporting

System Maintenance & Enhancements

• Collaborate with System Administrators and vendor support to resolve system issues and support enhancements
• Participate in testing and implementation of payroll system updates and new functionality
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies

Collaboration & Stakeholder Support

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding payroll inquiries and issue resolution
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to reconcile payroll data with general ledger accounts
• Coordinate with payroll vendors and manage service level agreements for outsourced payroll functions

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 2–3 years of proven experience as a payroll analyst or in a similar role
• Strong proficiency in multiple software applications; SuccessFactors Payroll experience a plus
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, calculations, and reporting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve payroll-related issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally at all levels
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee information with discretion
• Proactive, self-motivated mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic, high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Understanding of financial services and consumer financial operations preferred

What We Offer

Comprehensive Benefits That Matter

• Health/Life Benefits, HSA with Employer Seed, and 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, and Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program supporting your total wellbeing
• Onsite gym, valet parking, and complimentary snacks/drinks at our downtown Greenville headquarters

Invest in Your Future

• Tuition Reimbursement to advance your career
• Career growth opportunities in a stable, thriving financial services organization
• Rewards & Recognition Program celebrating your impact

Culture & Community

• A collaborative, supportive environment guided by our nine core principles
• Meaningful work directly supporting the employees who power our mission
• Cross-functional partnerships across HR, Finance, and Operations
• Business casual work environment with flexibility and support

Ready to Have Purpose?

Join us in keeping our people paid, supported, and set up for success. If you're passionate about payroll accuracy, compliance, and making a real impact behind the scenes, we want to hear from you. Apply today!

Position Details

• Location: Greenville, SC (Hybrid position)
• Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt
• Reports To: Manager, Payroll and Tax Compliance
• Travel: Up to 10% depending on business needs

Purpose Financial will not provide sponsorship for employment-based visas or immigration benefits for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Current or future immigration sponsorship includes, for example: H-1B, E-3, TN, O-1, CPT, STEM OPT, or any immigration work authorization requiring a written submission from the company to a government agency or otherwise requiring the entry of the company as your immigration employer of record in government records.