VP, Total Rewards and Engagement

THE ROLE

As the VP of Total Rewards & Engagement, you will play a pivotal role in developing and executing our company's overall People strategy. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will lead a team of HR professionals and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive performance, engagement, and a competitive rewards strategy.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Coach and develop people operations team through clear guidance, active coaching and hands-on involvement to achieve scalability.
• Lead the design and implementation of a total rewards strategy, that aligns with business objectives, fosters a high-performance culture, and is fiscally responsible.
• Leverage data, to ensure planning and process efficiency, that informs decision making and people strategy development. 
• Leading and developing People Operations, Recognition, and L&D functions within the organization.
• Drive operational excellence through developing and implementing effective people strategies that align to business goals. 
• Develop and update People policies, employee handbooks, and company-wide guidelines.
• Monitor the effectiveness of existing compensation and benefits plans, policies, guidelines, procedures, and market trends to stay current with needs and opportunities.
• Oversee vendor and consultant relationships for compensation and benefits; negotiate services and manage costs within budget.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and refinement of Olipop’s Job Architecture structure, job descriptions, level definitions, etc.
• Develop and implement strategies for succession planning, talent development, and performance management by building and overseeing people projects and programs while driving performance and engagement. 
• Develop and implement strategies for the training and development of managers and employees.
• Work with the Director of People Operations to design and implement strategies that enhance the People team's service delivery, create efficiencies, and improve the overall employee experience. 
• Partner with IT to develop and implement ongoing People technology platforms strategy, roadmap, and improvements.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work culture through engaging events and communications.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, People Business Partners and leadership stakeholders internally in developing and executing  cohesive talent management programs and processes. 
   

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 10+ years of experience scaling People teams in a fast-growing organization
• 5+ years of experience leading teams (reward, compensation, benefits function)
• Experience with Gusto or similar HRIS system, end-to-end implementation experience preferred
• Strong project management skills (especially in timely delivery, change management, and training)
• Strategic thinker with demonstrated experience in developing creative solutions to complex problems
• Strong leader with a track record of developing and maintaining high performing teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing third-party partners
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively cross-functionally with such finance, sales, and commercial teams
• Proven leadership in setting strategic direction and driving operational excellence through hands-on execution
• Ability to be agile and solution-minded while taking initiative in a highly dynamic environment.
• Strong understanding of US compensation and benefits laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements (e.g., FLSA, SEC, IRS, ERISA)

Reports to: Chief People Officer

Compensation: $210-240k base salary + bonus