Director, People

Vital Farms; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 162,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) + 3% Contribution

Free eggs and butter

Team SWAG

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Vital Farms is seeking a Director, People to lead strategic Human Resources initiatives for our Commercial & Support functions. This role partners with DevEx, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and People Ops to design and implement talent strategies for VP-level leaders and Executives, with a focus on our remote workforce.

The ideal candidate will drive organizational design, succession planning, and skill development while championing crew care, engagement, and compliance across federal,

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in Human Resources, preferably in a CPG
• Demonstrated success implementing efficient, creative, user-friendly HR programs
• Experience managing people and advising leaders in a remote environment
• Ability to work in a fluid, fast paced environment, while prioritizing crew care & empathy
• High degree of business acumen and analytical capability
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – both written and verbal
• Bias for action with experience leveraging data insights to drive decision making
• Intermediate in all Microsoft platforms; comfort in navigating HRIS and other People management systems
• Ability to travel 20-25% for meetings, offsites, onboarding and/or development opportunities
• You're no hero – You know the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary People Business Partner to VP & Sr Dir population, translating objectives into talent plans
• Lead headcount planning and succession strategies for rapid growth
• Evaluate and iterate on team structures and operating models for effective teamwork
• Move beyond annual reviews toward continuous feedback and coaching leaders
• Identify skill gaps and design development programs with DevEx
• Ensure crew care is felt by remote employees from onboarding onward
• Use surveys and analytics to identify trends and address hot spots
• Develop relationships with leaders as a trusted advisor and influencer
• Execute strategic initiatives with business collaborators
• Lead compliance with employment law and safety regulations in partnership with legal

Skills

HR leadership

Remote people management

People analytics

Communication skills

Business acumen

Data-driven decision making

MS Office / HRIS

Travel availability

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Finding the right place to grow your career isn't (over) easy, so we're here to help by sharing a few reasons why the grass is greener at Vital Farms. We think you'll appreciate our focus on Conscious Capitalism, which drives business decisions that benefit all our stakeholders (leading to even better business results). You might be drawn to our innovative approach and refusal to settle for the "way things have always been done." Or you could find it exciting to grow your skills while working for an industry-leading brand. Whether you're into our values, our brand, or our egg-cellent puns, we hope you'll join our Crew and help us change the world 108 square feet at a time!

At Vital Farms, we're proud of the diverse communities we serve and the stakeholders who help bring our purpose to life. We're committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment where every crew member feels valued. We see this as one of our greatest strengths - and your role is key to helping us build on it.

Your Role:

Reporting to the VP, Talent & People Partners, this leader will serve as the strategic People Business Partner for our Commercial & Support functions. This role is a critical leader on our People team, providing high-level organizational design and talent strategy for VP-level leaders and Executives, while staying deeply connected to the needs of our fully remote crew.

The Director, People will partner with our DevEx & Talent Acquisition teams to architect and pull through targeted attraction, learning, development, and engagement initiatives that reflect our commitment to a Growth Mindset and drive progress against our Strategic Goals. Additionally, they will collaborate with our Total Rewards & People Ops team to ensure seamless support around compensation, benefits, and compliance. Beyond strategy, this leader will oversee a People Business Partner (PBP) and be responsible for their growth & development.

Our ideal candidate embodies our values and has a passion for continuous improvement and servant leadership, with a knack for holding people accountable in an uplifting and supportive manner. A superb active listener, experienced coach who can influence, and creative problem solver, you will drive strategic direction and tactical implementation of key People programs & initiatives.

What You'll Do:

• Act as primary People Business Partner to our Next Level Leader (VP & Sr Dir) population, translating business objectives into high-impact talent plans.
• Lead headcount planning and succession strategies to stay ahead of rapid growth, ensuring the "right people are in the right seats" as the org evolves.
• Evaluate and iterate on team structures and operating models to ensure effective teaming, communication, and continuous improvement.
• Move beyond annual reviews toward a culture of continuous feedback. Coach leaders on managing performance with care, consistency, and empathy.
• Identify skill gaps within both the leadership group and the broader crew; partner with our DevEx team to design or source development programs that align with future business needs.
• Ensure the company's approach to crew care is felt by every remote employee, from onboarding through the entire lifecycle.
• Use engagement surveys and people analytics to identify trends and proactively address "hot spots" before they impact retention.
• Develop strong relationships with business leaders and becomes a trusted advisor and influencer that can work with all levels of crew.
• Execute against strategic initiatives identified in collaboration with the business.
• Act as a consultant to influence the business, deliver constructive advice, diagnose and resolve problems and positively influence change across the organization.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation and ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws pertaining to personnel matters.
• In partnership with senior leadership and our legal team, lead compliance with governmental and labor legal requirements including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Department of Labor, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and workers compensation.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Minimum 10 years' experience in Human Resources, preferably in a CPG
• Demonstrated success implementing efficient, creative, user-friendly HR programs
• Experience managing people and advising leaders in a remote environment
• Ability to work in a fluid, fast paced environment, while prioritizing crew care & empathy
• High degree of business acumen and analytical capability
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – both written and verbal
• Bias for action with experience leveraging data insights to drive decision making
• Intermediate in all Microsoft platforms; comfort in navigating HRIS and other People management systems
• Ability to travel 20-25% for meetings, offsites, onboarding and/or development opportunities
• You're no hero – You know the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own.
• You give a sh*t – You believe in acting like an owner and making Vital Farms a place to be proud of.
• You raise the standards – You know growth can be hard, but you strive to improve yourself and others each day.
• You can walk in someone else's boots – You seek to understand other's viewpoints and think that you get to better answers by sitting on the same side of the table.
• You don't walk on eggshells – You're not afraid to leave the bullsh*t behind and have honest conversations.

We recognize that talent comes in many forms. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply - you may have strengths we haven't yet considered!

What We Bring to the Table:

• Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Parental Leave, just to name a few).
• Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) + 3% Contribution from Day 1.
• Free eggs and butter (yes, really!), along with friends and family discounts.
• Fun team SWAG that will make you the talk of the town.
• Professional development opportunities and an amazing team dedicated to your growth.

At Vital Farms, compensation decisions are dependent upon a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to, skill level, experience, education, training, market demands, and business needs. A reasonable estimate of the current starting annual base salary for this position is $162,000 - $183,000. Please keep in mind that hiring at the maximum end of the range would not be typical in order to allow for potential continued future salary growth.

Who We Are:

Vital Farms, a Certified B Corporation, offers a range of ethically produced foods nationwide. Started on a single farm in Austin, Texas, in 2007, Vital Farms became a national consumer brand that works with 350 family farms and is the leading U.S. brand of pasture-raised eggs by retail dollar sales. Vital Farms' products, including shell eggs, butter, hard-boiled eggs, and liquid whole eggs, are sold in over 24,000 stores nationwide.

Vital Farms' ethics are exemplified by its focus on the humane treatment of farm animals and sustainable farming practices. In addition, as a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation, Vital Farms prioritizes the long-term benefits of each of its stakeholders, including farmers and suppliers, customers and consumers, communities and the environment, crew members, and stockholders. In short, we exist to improve the lives of people, animals, and our planet through food.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

To fulfill Vital Farms mission of bringing ethically produced food to the table, we're committed to building teams that reflect diverse perspectives and lived experiences. We believe that when all crew members feel valued and respected, they bring their best ideas forward - fueling innovation, belonging, and shared success.

To that end, we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Vital Farms does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender and gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

In order to fulfill Vital Farms mission to “bring ethically produced food to the table,” we seek to build teams that leverage diverse perspectives to create a welcoming and innovative environment that is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.

To that end, we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Vital Farms does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender and gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Notification to Agencies:

Vital Farms is not accepting unsolicited third-party recruitment agencies in the hiring process for this role. If you are a potential candidate interested in a role with Vital Farms, please submit an application directly.

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Please Note: This position is designated as remote within the United States; however, we are currently unable to employ individuals residing in the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, West Virginia and Wyoming