Payroll Manager, Amplitude

• Extensive experience managing multi-state and/or global payroll operations
• Deep working knowledge of Workday Payroll and experience with integrated global payroll platforms like CloudPay
• Strong understanding of payroll accounting principles, tax compliance, and labor regulations
• Demonstrated experience managing vendor relationships and service level agreements (SLAs)
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to analyze and reconcile large sets of payroll data accurately

Desirable

• We’re looking for a Payroll Manager (Workday) to join our Accounting team, reporting to the Head of Payroll. You’ll own the day-to-day operations of payroll, ensuring our global team members are paid accurately, on time, and in compliance with all regulations
• This role partners closely with HRIS, Finance, and IT to keep our payroll systems running smoothly and to support scalable, compliant processes as Amplitude continues to grow across multiple regions
• This is a hybrid role based in our San Francisco office, with the expectation of being on-site two days a week. We believe some of the best collaboration happens in person, especially within our Accounting and Payroll teams
• Serve as the functional lead for Workday Payroll, driving accuracy, compliance, and process efficiency
• Oversee integrations and data flow between Workday HCM/Payroll and global payroll vendors (like CloudPay), escalating and resolving issues as needed
• Manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states and countries, ensuring compliance with local, state, federal, and international tax and labor laws
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and general ledger files, partnering with the Accounting team for accurate financial reporting and reconciliations
• Act as a subject matter expert and primary escalation point for complex payroll inquiries, audits, and compliance matters