Part-Time Global Benefits Specialist (Contract)

Amplitude is the leading digital analytics platform that helps companies unlock the power of their products. Over 4,300 customers, including Atlassian, NBCUniversal, Under Armour, Square, and Jersey Mike’s, rely on Amplitude to gain self-service visibility into the entire customer journey. Amplitude guides companies every step of the way as they capture data they can trust, uncover clear insights about customer behavior, and take faster action. When teams understand how people are using their products, they can deliver better product experiences that drive growth. Amplitude is the best-in-class analytics solution for product, data, and marketing teams, ranked #1 in multiple categories in G2’s Summer 2025 Report. Learn how to optimize your digital products and business at amplitude.com.

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Amplitude’s Commitment to Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Amplitude believes that diversity enables the creation of better products, improves the ability to solve complex problems, and drives more powerful solutions. We strive to create an environment of inclusion—one focused on psychological safety, empathy, and human connection—that will allow employees of all backgrounds to thrive.

About The Role & Team

We're excited to welcome a Global Benefits Contractor to our team! As a valued member of the Total Rewards team, you'll play a crucial role in designing and delivering global benefits while taking the lead on managing U.S. health program administration. We believe in fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment, where your unique skills and perspectives contribute to our success.

This is a part-time contract role, averaging about 20 hours per week over 6 months. The anticipated hourly rate ranges from $50 to $70, depending on experience.

 As a Global Benefits Specialist (Contract), you will: 

• Engage in day-to-day administration, research, planning, and development of U.S. health and global benefit programs.
• Oversee 401(k) administration and annual 5500 audit, ensuring compliance with federal and state statutes such as ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, and SFHCO, as well as regional guidelines.
• Streamline global processes for absence management, global time off, wellbeing, and family forming programs.
• Foster strong relationships with Global teams in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC for consultative advice and policy interpretation.
• Partner with local Managers, People Business Partners, Payroll, and Legal teams to administer benefit programs effectively.
• Monitor new and emerging benefits legislation, ensuring global compliance and applying solid judgment to benefits governance.
• Analyze new and changed global/local laws for compliance and perform ad-hoc reviews to ensure best practices.
• Provide data analytics on the value, utilization, and costs of offered programs for leadership visibility.
• Collaborate closely with U.S. and Global Consultant/Brokers on benefits design, roadmap, strategies, and cost implications, including annual renewals and RFPs.
• Proactively manage vendor relationships, challenging the status quo to ensure performance and quality expectations are met.
• Serve as an internal consultant and benefits subject matter expert to People & Workplace Resources partners.
• Coordinate with team members and external partners on benefit communications, ensuring clarity and accessibility.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to internal and external customers, building strong business relationships.

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

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in U.S. employee Benefits, with 2+ years of progressive Global Benefits experience.
• Global leaves experience preferred; knowledge of U.S. leave laws and benefits practices required.
• Ability to think globally, strategically, and objectively to translate data into actionable insights and strategies.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple assignments successfully in a fast-paced environment.
• Solutions-oriented mindset, fostering collaboration with various teams.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate level Excel, PowerPoint, and HRIS experien