VP, Talent Management

About the Role

Amplitude is hiring a Vice President, Talent Management. This role will oversee the Global HRBP and Talent Success teams and operate as a senior advisor to the functional business leaders. The VP of Talent Management will work collaboratively across the People & Places organization, including; Talent Acquisition, People Analytics, HR Operations, Total Rewards,  Inclusion & Diversity and Workplace.  Responsible for identifying and building best-in-class HR capabilities within the People Business Partner team and effectively position the team to scale for growth.  This role will report to the Chief HR Officer of Amplitude.

As the VP, Talent Management, you will:

• Provide executive leadership to the HR Business Partners and Talent Success team both domestically and internationally and partner with peer members of the People & Places Leadership Team supporting all the company’s employees around the world. The VP of Talent Management must operate with a global mindset and be an experienced “leader of regional leaders”.
• Create deep and influential relationships with the executives across the organization, understanding their strategies, priorities, and goals. Bring business acumen  to shape HR strategy and priorities.
• Build trusted and collaborative relationships with key stakeholder and partner organizations including, Finance, Legal, IT and Workplace.
• Operate as a highly credible and objective leader who can facilitate complex problem solving with multiple audiences, applying a high level of EQ and relevant subject matter expertise; capable of diffusing conflict during crisis situations and matters of significance which may carry reputation or brand risk.
• Effectively manage HRBP and Talent Success team members, directing their work and providing coaching and development to build a high-performing, collaborative team.
• Continually assess culture and employee engagement. Identify relevant solutions that address systemic issues and improve engagement and retention.
• In partnership with functional People & Places teams, manage and execute HR processes including talent management, performance management, employee relations, learning & development, change management, and employee engagement.
• Strategically partner with Business Leaders/Executives on various people-focused initiatives to further organizational development, talent development, career progression opportunities, and collaboration between sub-departments.
• Partner with the Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to incorporate relevant initiatives into business strategy via the HRBP and Talent Success teams.
• Provide coaching to executive leaders, enhancing management and leadership abilities, relationships among teams/individuals, interpersonal communications and performance management.
• Implement succession planning and talent management initiatives to develop career paths for employees that map to the firm’s strategy.
• Provide leadership for M&A initiatives – including strategy, org design, and integration.

You'll be a great addition to the team if you have:

We are looking for 15+ years of Human Resources including experience with a history of leading HR Business Partners and Talent Management teams in a global public company setting or hyper-growth company environment (i.e., needs to be experienced in both large and complex organizations and small start-up like environments)

• Exceptional influencing, communication, and relationship-building skills. Proven track record of raising leadership awareness and cultivating engagement and accountability across multiple levels within the company -- executives through employees.
• Breadth of experience across all facets of HR; knowledge and expertise in organizational design, change management, data management, workforce planning, M&A, HR team development, talent management, executive coaching, leadership development, performance management, employee engagement, workforce planning,, compensation & benefits, and building a culture of belonging and diversity.
• Expertise in the design and implementation of HR initiatives across global teams to support a scaling and growing global business
• Executive presence with a positive and dynamic management style, combined with emotional maturity (EQ) to effectively drive change and align stakeholders
• Establishes credibility and builds trust and alignment across teams while navigating complex organizational challenges
• Ability to interface with Senior Leadership team effectively; comfortable with broad and frank discussions; ability to coach and mentor across the organization.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills
• Business and executive acumen, knowledge, professionalism; understands how a business operates, able to develop and articulate the value proposition of a new strategy, process, or program.
• Excellent strategic planning and operational deployment skills, the ability to integrate and align strategy, manage stakeholders and implement programs/activities across functions, processes, and teams. Able to translate vision and strategy into clear actionable goals.
• Strong growth and global mindset– ability to think global, execute local
• Analytical Horsepower – a fast learner and decisive leader with sound judgment, and excellent problem solving /critical thinking skills. Intellectually curious and data-driven.
• Influential storytelling capabilities to elevate insights into decision-making.
• Sense of Urgency – possess a collaborative, yet relentless approach to process improvement and team management

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Human Resources is a plus
• Master’s Degree (Preferred)

Who We Are

The Company: Amplitude is filled with humble, life-long learners who are eager to help one another and the company succeed. Our values of growth mindset, ownership, and humility are core to the way we work: we’re tenacious in the face of challenges, we take the initiative to solve problems that drive our shared success, and we operate from a place of empathy and openness, seeking to understand many points of view. 

The Product: Amplitude is a digital analytics platform—we help companies capture data they can trust, uncover clear insights about customer behavior, and take faster action. This empowers teams to build better product experiences that drive business growth. We’re super proud of what we’ve built and continue to expand: a platform that empowers companies to thrive in the digital era.

We care about the well-being of our team: We offer competitive pay and benefits packages that reflect our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our Ampliteers.

Some of our benefit programs include:

• Excellent ​M​edical, ​D​ental and ​V​ision insurance coverages, with 100% employer-paid premiums for employee ​M​edical, ​D​ental,​ ​​​​​​​​Vision on select plans
• Flexible time off, ​p​aid holidays, and more
• Generous stipends to spend on what matters most to you, whether that’s wellness (monthly), learning and development (annual), commuter transit/parking (monthly), home office equipment (annual), and much more
• Excellent Parental benefits including​:​ 12-20 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Carrot Fertility Benefits/Adoption/Surrogacy support, Back-up Child Care support 
• Mental health and wellness benefits including no cost employee access to Modern Health coaching & therapy Sessions and high quality physician office experience via One Medical membership (select U.S. locations only)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program​ (ESPP)​

Other fun facts about Amplitude: 

• G2: #1 product analytics solution and #3 best software product according to the 2022 G2 Best Software report.
• Business Insider: A top tech company to bet your career on.
• Fast Company: #3 most innovative enterprise company in the world.
• Amplitude went public via a direct listing in September 2021 and is now trading under the ticker AMPL. 
• Founded in 2012, Amplitude is backed by Benchmark Capital, Sequoia Capital, IVP, Battery Ventures, Y Combinator and other top tier investors.
• We’re a global and fast-growing team! We have offices in San Francisco (HQ), New York, Vancouver, Amsterdam, London, Paris, Singapore, and employees around the world.
• Our mascot is the datamonster, who loves to chow down on numbers, charts, and graphs. Nom nom.

Amplitude provides equal employment opportunities (EEO). All applicants are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

This role is eligible for equity, benefits and other forms of compensation.
Based on Colorado law, the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in Colorado. Colorado range: $303,257 - $454,885 base salary inclusive of guaranteed bonus.
Based on legislation in New York City, the following details are for individuals will work for Amplitude in New York City. New York City salary range: $336,952.00 - $505,428.00 base salary inclusive of guaranteed bonus.
Based on legislation in California, the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in San Francisco Bay Area of California. Salary range: $336,952.00 - $505,428.00 base salary inclusive of guaranteed bonus.

Based on legislation in California, the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in California outside of the San Francisco Bay Area. California salary range: $303,257 - $454,885 base salary inclusive of guaranteed bonus.
Based on legislation in Washington state, the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in Washington state. Washington salary range: $303,257 - $454,885 base salary inclusive of guaranteed bonus.
Based on legislation in Washington state, the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in Washington only: unlimited PTO, 10 to 13 holidays annually (will vary), medical dental and vision PPO and CDHP plans. Finally, a company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan.

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