Sr. Payroll Analyst

Amplitude

23h•$107,000 - $181,000•Remote

About The Position

Amplitude is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to own end-to-end payroll processing for US and Canadian employees. This role is crucial for ensuring accurate and timely payments and involves deep engagement with equity compensation, month-end close, compliance, and system optimization within Workday. The ideal candidate will be a problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment, balancing precision with adaptability. This position offers significant opportunities for impact through process improvement and building structure.

Requirements

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, 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
Exceptional attention to detail and a track record of maintaining high levels of accuracy in complex payroll environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot issues and identify root causes

Nice To Haves

Worked in a high-growth or fast-moving environment and know how to balance speed with precision
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and can independently prioritize when multiple deadlines compete for your attention
Experience working within SOX-controlled environments and understand the importance of documentation and audit readiness
Been involved in Workday Payroll implementations, upgrades, or system enhancements and enjoy improving how systems operate
Take a proactive, ownership-driven approach—you don’t wait for problems to escalate, you spot and solve them early
Strong cross-functional partner who can build trust with Finance, HR, Legal, and external vendors
Enjoy digging into the details but can also step back and think about process improvements at a higher level

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
Act as the primary payroll point of contact for employees and internal stakeholders, resolving inquiries with a high level of accuracy, professionalism, and urgency
Lead payroll system operations in Workday, including configuring deductions and withholdings, managing EIB uploads, building reports, and troubleshooting issues in partnership with HRIS
Manage equity compensation payroll events, including RSUs, NSOs, and ISOs, ensuring proper taxation, reporting, and reconciliation in coordination with Stock Administration and external platforms
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

Benefits

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
Generous stipends for wellness (monthly)
Generous stipends for commuter transit/parking (monthly)
Generous stipends for learning and development (quarterly)
Generous stipends for home office equipment (annual)
Excellent Parental benefits including: 12-20 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Carrot Fertility Benefits/Adoption/Surrogacy support
Back-up Child Care support
Mental health and wellness benefits including no cost employee access to Modern Health coaching & therapy Sessions
High quality physician office experience via One Medical membership (select U.S. locations only)
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Mentorship programs
Management training
Wellness initiatives
Charitable giving grant
Paid volunteer time off