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AmplitudeHead of Global Total Rewards
Amplitude is seeking a Head of Global Total Rewards to oversee its compensation programs and international benefits portfolio. Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, this…
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Amplitude is seeking a Head of Global Total Rewards to oversee its compensation programs and international benefits portfolio. Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, this senior, hands-on leadership position involves regular collaboration with the CEO, CFO, General Counsel, and executive leadership, while acting as a trusted advisor to the Board of Directors Compensation Committee. The person in this role will design and administer compensation strategies—including equity plans, salary structures,…
Job Description
Amplitude is seeking a Head of Global Total Rewards to oversee its compensation programs and international benefits portfolio. Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, this senior, hands-on leadership position involves regular collaboration with the CEO, CFO, General Counsel, and executive leadership, while acting as a trusted advisor to the Board of Directors Compensation Committee. The person in this role will design and administer compensation strategies—including equity plans, salary structures, and job architecture—alongside managing global health, wellness, retirement, and leave benefits end-to-end. This position suits an experienced rewards professional with a background in public technology companies who can balance financial discipline, legal compliance, and market competitiveness while scaling rewards functions through organizational growth.
As an AI analytics platform provider, Amplitude helps organizations understand digital user behavior and optimize product experiences. The company maintains a global workforce and operates guided by core values emphasizing humility, ownership, a growth mindset, and customer-centricity.
Responsibilities
- Establish compensation philosophy, pay structures, salary bands, leveling, and job architecture using market benchmarking
- Design and administer equity programs including RSUs, stock options, ESPP, and new-hire or retention grants
- Manage annual and midyear compensation cycles, manager training, and budget alignment with Finance
- Prepare analyses, recommendations, and materials for the Board of Directors Compensation Committee
- Lead global benefits end to end, covering health, wellness, retirement, savings, leave, perks, renewals, and open enrollment
- Oversee vendor performance, compliance, and data integrity for benefits programs across US and international markets
- Lead and develop the Total Rewards team and establish audit-ready documentation and internal controls
Requirements
- Minimum of 12 years of progressive Total Rewards experience, including at least 5 years leading a team
- Deep expertise in compensation design, equity programs, and executive compensation
- Direct experience preparing materials for and presenting to a Compensation Committee
- Hands-on experience running global benefits programs across the US and international markets with vendor management
- Strong financial and analytical skills for cost modeling, equity burn and dilution analyses, and budget forecasting
- Working knowledge of US and international compensation and benefits regulations, public company governance, and SEC disclosure requirements
Qualifications
- Experience connecting sales compensation to business performance in a SaaS go-to-market organization
- Experience scaling Total Rewards after an initial public offering (IPO)
- Experience guiding rewards programs through international expansion or mergers and acquisitions integration
- Proficiency with HRIS and compensation planning tools such as Workday, alongside advanced Excel or SQL skills
Core Skills
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100 percent employer-paid premiums for select employee plans
- 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 1 percent of eligible pay, capped at $2,000 annually
- Flexible time off and paid holidays
- Stipends for wellness, commuter transit or parking, learning and development, and home office equipment
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave, plus fertility, adoption, surrogacy support, and back-up child care support
- No-cost employee access to Modern Health coaching and therapy sessions
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Charitable giving grant and paid volunteer time off
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What is the salary range for the Head of Global Total Rewards role?
The salary range for this position is USD 317,000 to 476,000 per year.
What is the employment type and location setup for this position?
This is a full-time, remote position.
Who does this role report to?
The Head of Global Total Rewards reports directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer.
What level of experience is required for applicants?
Applicants need a minimum of 12 years of progressive Total Rewards experience, including at least 5 years leading a team.
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