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Posted 2 hours agoSr. Payroll Analyst
at Amplitude
United StatesRemote
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end payroll operations for US (multi-state) and Canadian employees across semi-monthly and bi-weekly cycles, ensuring all payroll inputs (new hires, terminations, tax updates, garnishments, etc.) are processed accurately and on time
- Lead payroll system operations in Workday , including configuring deductions and withholdings, managing EIB uploads, building reports, and troubleshooting issues in partnership with HRIS
- Support month-end close and accounting activities , including preparing journal entries, reconciling payroll-related GL accounts, and analyzing variances in partnership with Accounting
- Ensure compliance across jurisdictions , staying up to date on 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, ensuring everything is accurate and submitted on time
- Drive process improvements and automation , identifying opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce manual work, and strengthen internal controls
- Support audits and SOX compliance efforts , maintaining documentation, executing controls, and partnering with auditors as needed
Requirements
- Amplitude is the leading AI analytics platform, helping over 4,700 customers—including Atlassian, Burger King, NBCUniversal, and Square—build better products and digital experiences.
- With powerful AI Agents embedded across our platform, teams can analyze, test, and optimize user experiences faster than ever.
- You’ve worked in a high-growth or fast-moving environment and know how to balance speed with precision (you don’t sacrifice one for the other)
- experience working within SOX-controlled environments and understand the importance of documentation and audit readiness
- 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, processing, and reporting requirements •
- Experience supporting month-end close, including preparing journal entries and reconciling payroll-related GL accounts
- Strong knowledge of US payroll tax laws (federal, state, and local), with working knowledge of Canadian payroll regulations
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and managing large datasets
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot issues and identify root causes Who We Are
- Our customers love us! They've said we're the #1 product analytics solution for 19 quarters in a row on G2.
Experience
- 5+ years of hands-on
Benefits
- Amplitude’s Commitment to Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Amplitude believes that diversity enables the creation of better products, improves the ability to solve complex problems, and drives more powerful solutions.
- This isn’t just a processing role—you’ll be deeply involved in equity compensation payroll, month-end close, compliance, and system optimization within Workday.
- Manage equity compensation payroll events , including RSUs, NSOs, and ISOs, ensuring proper taxation, reporting, and reconciliation in coordination with Stock Administration and external platforms
- We care about the well-being of our team: We offer competitive pay and
- benefits packages that reflect our commitment to the health and well-being of our Ampliteers.
- Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision insurance coverages, with 100% employer-paid premiums for employee Medical, Dental, Vision on select plans
- Flexible time off, paid holidays, and more
- Generous stipends to spend on what matters most to you, whether that’s wellness (monthly), commuter transit/parking (monthly), learning and development (quarterly), home office equipment (annual), and much more Excellent Parental
- benefits including: 12-20 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Carrot Fertility Benefits/Adoption/Surrogacy support, Back-up Child Care support
- We give back to our communities. We give every Ampliteer a charitable giving grant and paid volunteer time off.
- This role is eligible for equity,
- benefits and other forms of compensation.
- Based on Colorado law, the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in Colorado. Colorado range: $107,000 - $161,000 total target cash (inclusive of bonus or commission)
- New York City salary range: $121,000 - $181,000 total target cash (inclusive of bonus or commission)
- Salary range: $121,000 - $181,000 total target cash (inclusive of bonus or commission)
- California salary range: $107,000 - $161,000 total target cash (inclusive of bonus or commission)
- Washington salary range: $107,000 - $161,000 total target cash (inclusive of bonus or commission)
- Based on legislation in Washington state, the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in Washington only: unlimited PTO, 10 to 13 holidays annually (will vary), medical dental and vision PPO and CDHP plans.
- Finally, a company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan.
Contact
- Learn more at amplitude.com .
- Any emails from the Amplitude recruiting team will come from an @ amplitude.com email address.
Additional details
- Ranked #1 across multiple categories in G2’s Winter 2026 Report, Amplitude is the best-in-class solution for product, data, and marketing teams.
- As an organization, we deliver for our customers by living our values.
- We operate from a place of humility, take ownership of problems and successes, approach challenges with a growth mindset, and put our customers at the center of everything we do.
- We strive to create an environment of inclusion—one focused on psychological safety, empathy, and human connection—that will allow employees of all backgrounds to thrive. About The Role
- We’re looking for a Senior Payroll Analyst who can operate as both an owner and a problem-solver—someone who takes pride in running payroll accurately, efficiently, and without surprises.
- This role is responsible for end-to-end payroll processing across the US and Canada and plays a critical role in ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time, every time.
- You’ll sit within the Finance organization and partner closely with HR, Legal, Benefits, and Stock Administration.
- The environment is fast-paced and evolving, so success in this role requires both precision and adaptability.
- If you enjoy building structure, improving processes, and being the person people rely on when things get complex, this role will give you a lot of room to make an impact.
- Act as the primary payroll point of contact for employees and internal stakeholders, resolving inquiries with a high level of accuracy, professionalism, and urgency