Global Total Rewards Leader | Equity & Benefits Strategy

Amplitude; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 285,000 - 476,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) matching

Flexible time off

Wellness stipends

Parental leave

Mental health benefits

ESPP

Job summary

Amplitude is seeking a Head of Total Rewards & Benefits to own our global compensation programs and benefits portfolio. In this senior, hands‑on role, you will shape pay philosophy, design equity plans, and partner with Finance, Legal, and the CHRO to align rewards with business strategy.

You will run annual cycles, lead executive compensation decisions, and manage international benefits with a focus on cost efficiency and compliance.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in Total Rewards with 5+ years in leadership.
• Deep expertise in compensation design, equity programs, and executive compensation.
• Experience running global benefits programs in US and international markets.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, including cost models and budgeting.
• Knowledge of US and international compensation regulations and SEC disclosure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own global compensation strategy, pay structures, salary bands, leveling, and job architecture; administer equity programs in partnership with Finance, Legal, and equity plan administrator.
• Lead annual and midyear compensation cycles; manage tools and budget alignment with Finance; partner with People Teams for global administration and transparency.
• Provide analyses and decks for Compensation Committee; lead executive compensation recommendations and governance.
• Lead global benefits strategy; oversee renewals, enrollment, vendor management, cost modeling, and regulatory compliance (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, 401(k)).
• Build and run Total Rewards function; translate data into actionable recommendations for executives and Board.

Skills

Total Rewards strategy

Compensation design

Equity programs

Executive compensation

HRIS (Workday)

SQL

Financial modeling

People leadership

Tools

Workday

Job description

Amplitude is seeking a Head of Total Rewards & Benefits to own our global compensation programs and benefits portfolio. In this senior, hands‑on role, you will shape pay philosophy, design equity plans, and partner with Finance, Legal, and the CHRO to align rewards with business strategy.

You will run annual cycles, lead executive compensation decisions, and manage international benefits with a focus on cost efficiency and compliance.