Senior Payroll Analyst

At Amperity, we’re an AI-first company helping the world’s leading brands create personalized customer experiences that build loyalty and fuel growth. Our AI-powered Customer Data Cloud,  built on multi-patented technology, enables more than 400 global brands, including Alaska Airlines, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, and DICK’S Sporting Goods, to turn customer data into a competitive advantage.

We unlock the full value of customer data with simplicity and speed. AI is at the core of our platform and the way we work — from powering advanced identity resolution and predictive analytics to streamlining internal workflows and decision-making. It’s not just a capability; it’s part of our DNA.

Our team thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and transparency, fostering a culture where everyone can contribute, learn, and grow. We welcome talented individuals from diverse backgrounds to help us remove data bottlenecks, accelerate business impact, and push the boundaries of what AI can do for the world’s most innovative companies.

With offices in Seattle, New York City, London, and Melbourne, you’ll join a fast-growing team tackling critical challenges at the intersection of AI, data, and customer experience. Ready to make an impact? Let’s talk.

At Amperity, we believe every employee's experience starts with the basics—and there's nothing more foundational than payroll. We're looking for a Payroll Analyst to become an important player in delivering one of the most critical aspects of our employee experience: ensuring every paycheck is accurate, on time, and handled with care.

You will manage multi-state payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulations. You'll be part of a dynamic team focused on using technology to improve our work. You will report to the Payroll Manager.

• Take the reins on multi-state payroll processing across multiple pay cycles, always with speed and accuracy.
• Manage high-volume payroll transactions and tasks.
• Identify and reconcile discrepancies—because every detail matters.
• Oversee bonuses, commissions, and special payments, supporting our culture of recognition.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws—always staying one step ahead.
• Keep employee records pristine in Namely Payroll.
• Partner with HR and Finance teams to resolve payroll questions.
• Stay thoughtful and current on payroll legislation, trends, and best practices.

• 5+ years of hands-on payroll analyst experience.
• 1+ year(s) experience with multi-state payroll intricacies and compliance.
• Experience managing timelines.
• 2+ years of payroll software experience: ADP, Workday, Namely, SAP, etc.
• Experience evaluating and/or implementing payroll software
• Expertise in resolving payroll issues and processing complex pay adjustments.
• Willingness to collaborate across departments that lays out expectations and deadlines.
• An understanding of federal, state, and local payroll law.

Seattle, WA 

Our hybrid work model includes three days in the office each week, providing a mix of in-person collaboration and remote flexibility

Base Salary:  $95,000 - $135,000. Within our pay range, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications such as skills, experience, and education/training. 

Cash Incentives: Cash incentives are also available.

Stock Options:  The opportunity for ownership is an exciting part of Amperity’s total compensation package. Every employee at Amperity receives a new-hire equity grant, commensurate with the scope of their position.

We offer all the benefits you'd expect from a great place to work: 100% employee healthcare coverage, transportation subsidies, a comfortable work environment with plenty of snacks, and other employee experience perks like events and activities, both in-person and remote. We also offer self-managed PTO and the flexibility to do your best work in the way that works for you. We provide an inclusive environment where you'll be challenged to find and unlock your full potential, surrounded by a team of world-class people driving for excellence. For more details on our benefits, please see our US Benefits & Perks Guide.

Amperity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and reproductive health choices), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as someone with a disability, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.