Senior Payroll Analyst at Amplitude

Amplitude is the premier AI analytics platform, empowering over 4,700 customers to build better products and digital experiences. We are driven by our values of humility, ownership, and a growth mindset, fostering an inclusive environment where diverse teams thrive.

About The Role

We are looking for a Senior Payroll Analyst who excels as both an owner and a problem-solver, ensuring accurate and efficient payroll processing for our US and Canadian employees. Sitting within the Finance organization, you will partner closely with HR, Legal, Benefits, and Stock Administration, playing a critical role in payroll accuracy, compliance, and system optimization within Workday. This is a dynamic role that requires precision and adaptability.

As a Senior Payroll Analyst, you will:

• Own end-to-end payroll operations for US (multi-state) and Canadian employees across semi-monthly and bi-weekly cycles.
• Serve as the primary payroll point of contact for employees and internal stakeholders, resolving inquiries with accuracy and urgency.
• Lead payroll system operations in Workday, including configuration, EIB uploads, report building, and issue troubleshooting.
• Manage equity compensation payroll events (RSUs, NSOs, ISOs), ensuring proper taxation and reconciliation.
• Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, GL account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance across all US federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Canadian provincial requirements.
• Own year-end payroll processes, including W-2, T4, and T2200 preparation, reconciliations, and filings.
• Drive process improvements and automation to increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
• Support audits and SOX compliance efforts.

You’ll be a great addition to the team if:

• You thrive in high-growth, fast-moving environments, balancing speed with precision.
• You are comfortable navigating ambiguity and can independently prioritize competing deadlines.
• You have experience in SOX-controlled environments and understand the importance of documentation.
• You have experience with Workday Payroll implementations, upgrades, or system enhancements.
• You take a proactive, ownership-driven approach to problem-solving.
• You are a strong cross-functional partner, building trust with various departments and external vendors.
• You enjoy detailed analysis and identifying opportunities for process improvement.

At a minimum, you need to have:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience managing payroll in Workday, with Workday Payroll as the primary system of record.
• Proven experience running full-cycle payroll for US (multi-state) and Canadian employees.
• Deep understanding of equity compensation payroll, including RSU, NSO, and ISO taxation and processing.
• Experience supporting month-end close, including journal entries and GL account reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of US payroll tax laws and working knowledge of Canadian payroll regulations.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, large datasets).
• Exceptional attention to detail and a track record of high accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Who We Are

Amplitude is a digital analytics platform empowering companies to capture trusted data, uncover customer behavior insights, and take faster action. We are proud of our innovative platform and our team of humble, lifelong learners.

We care about the well-being of our team:

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (100% employer-paid premiums for employees on select plans).
• Flexible time off, paid holidays.
• Generous stipends for wellness, commuter transit, learning & development, and home office equipment.
• Excellent Parental benefits including Paid Parental Leave, fertility support, and back-up childcare.
• Mental health and wellness benefits including access to Modern Health coaching & therapy and One Medical membership.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).

Other Fun Facts about Amplitude:

• Recognized in Newsweek Excellence Index 2024.
• Customers rate us #1 for product analytics on G2 for 19 consecutive quarters.
• Named #3 most innovative enterprise company globally by Fast Company.
• Invest in our people through mentorship, training, and wellness initiatives.
• Give back to communities with charitable giving grants and paid volunteer time off.
• Founded in 2012, went public in 2021 (NASDAQ: $AMPL).
• Global, fast-growing team with offices worldwide.
• Mascot: Data Monster.

Compensation Ranges:

• Colorado: $107,000 - $161,000 total target cash.
• New York City: $121,000 - $181,000 total target cash.
• San Francisco Bay Area, California: $121,000 - $181,000 total target cash.
• California (outside SF Bay Area): $107,000 - $161,000 total target cash.
• Washington state: $107,000 - $161,000 total target cash.

Amplitude provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

Note: This role is eligible for equity, benefits, and other forms of compensation.