Head of Global Total Rewards

Amplitude is hiring a Head of Global Total Rewards, reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), to own our compensation programs and global benefits portfolio. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role with regular partnership with the CEO, CFO, General Counsel, and other executives, serving as a trusted advisor to the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. You'll design and run a total rewards strategy that is competitive, financially disciplined, legally sound, and fair, while ensuring employees around the world understand and value our programs.

Responsibilities

Own global compensation strategy and programs, including compensation philosophy, pay structures, salary bands, leveling, job architecture, market benchmarking, equity programs (RSUs, stock options, ESPP, new-hire and retention grants), offer advice, pay equity analysis, and compliance; Lead compensation planning and employee enablement, including annual and midyear cycles, manager training, planning tools, budget alignment with Finance, and employee communications; Partner with executives and the Compensation Committee, preparing analyses and recommendations, leading executive and director compensation recommendations, peer-group selection, pay-for-performance analysis, equity burn and dilution modeling, and proxy and SEC disclosure inputs; Lead global benefits end to end, including strategy, design, vendor management, renewals, open enrollment, broker and carrier selection, financial modeling, compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, 401(k), and local statutory requirements, and retirement plan committee requirements; Build and run the Total Rewards function, leading and developing the team, managing external partners and advisors, establishing processes and audit-ready documentation, and serving as a thought partner to the CHRO on workforce planning, retention, and employee value proposition

Requirements

12+ years of progressive Total Rewards experience, including 5+ years leading a team, ideally at a high-growth, publicly traded software or technology company; Deep expertise in compensation design, equity programs, and executive compensation, including direct experience preparing materials for and presenting to a Compensation Committee; Ability to advise executives and Board members, handle confidential matters with discretion, and push back with data when needed; Hands-on experience running global benefits programs across the US and international markets, including broker, carrier, and vendor management; Strong financial and analytical skills, including building cost models, equity burn and dilution analyses, budget forecasts, and explaining recommendations to a CFO; Working knowledge of US and international compensation and benefits regulations, public company governance, and SEC disclosure requirements

Nice to have

Experience connecting sales compensation to business performance in a SaaS go-to-market organization; Experience scaling Total Rewards after an IPO, including compensation practices, equity planning, governance, and controls; Experience guiding rewards programs through international expansion or M&A integration; Strong systems and analytical capabilities, including proficiency with HRIS and compensation planning tools such as Workday, and advanced Excel or SQL skills

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with 100% employer-paid premiums for employee coverage on select plans; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match of up to 1% of eligible pay each pay period, up to $2,000 annually; Flexible time off and paid holidays; Monthly wellness stipend, monthly commuter transit/parking stipend, quarterly learning and development stipend, and new hire home office equipment stipend; 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Carrot Fertility Benefits/Adoption/Surrogacy support, and Back-up Child Care support; Mental health and wellness benefits including no-cost access to Modern Health coaching and therapy sessions; Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP); Mentorship programs, management training, wellness initiatives, charitable giving grant, and paid volunteer time off