Head of People Operations & Total Rewards

The Vita Coco Company; United States; A distancia; USD 170.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Vita Coco Company is seeking a Director of People Operations & Total Rewards to lead compensation, benefits, payroll, HRIS, compliance, and people data as a strategic partner to Finance, Legal, IT and the Global People Team in a fast-growing public company.

You will partner with Finance, Legal, IT and the Global People Team to design and execute benefit and payroll strategies, strengthen internal controls, and deliver reliable people data that informs business decisions.

Formación

• 8+ years of progressive experience in People Operations, HR Operations, or Total Rewards
• 5+ years leading compensation, payroll, and benefits programs
• Deep experience with payroll and compensation strategy in a public company
• Strong working knowledge of UKG HRIS (implementation or optimization preferred)
• Experience supporting multi-country / global workforces
• Strong knowledge of employment law and compliance frameworks
• Proven people leader

Responsabilidades

• Lead U.S. market benchmarking and pay analysis using external surveys and internal data to ensure competitive and equitable compensation programs
• Design and oversee end-to-end U.S. compensation processes, including annual merit cycles, bonus planning, promotions, off-cycle adjustments, and pay equity reviews
• Play a key role in shaping and evolving Vita Coco’s compensation philosophy, frameworks, and governance
• Own benefits strategy and vendor management, including renewals, plan design, and employee experience enhancements
• Ensure compensation and benefits programs are compliant, scalable, and aligned with public-company standards
• Ensure accurate payroll processing and UKG HRIS ownership
• Lead UKG enhancements, integrations, testing, and process automation
• Maintain SOX-aligned controls for payroll, equity, compensation, and people data
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and international employment laws and regulations
• Partner with Legal on audits, filings, and regulatory reporting (e.g., proxy statement, equity disclosures, wage and hour)
• Monitor regulatory changes and proactively update policies and practices
• Build data governance, dashboards, and reporting for headcount, turnover, compensation, payroll, and benefits
• Provide actionable insights to People and business leaders
• Build scalable processes, documentation, and SOPs
• Lead cross-functional projects with Finance, Legal, IT, and the Global People Team
• Manage vendors and contracts related to payroll, benefits, and HR systems
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a high-performance operations culture

Descripción del empleo

Vita Coco Company is seeking a Director of People Operations & Total Rewards to lead compensation, benefits, payroll, HRIS, compliance, and people data as a strategic partner to Finance, Legal, IT and the Global People Team in a fast-growing public company.

You will partner with Finance, Legal, IT and the Global People Team to design and execute benefit and payroll strategies, strengthen internal controls, and deliver reliable people data that informs business decisions.