Director of Organizational Effectiveness

About Liquid I.V.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the role. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to the company’s mission, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Liquid I.V.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives that encourage new ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Liquid I.V. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

About our Team:

We are a world-class team of innovators and passionate change-makers, looking to develop transformative hydration solutions and make a meaningful impact on the world around us.  

At Liquid I.V., we are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve.    

Our team members enjoy a flexible and inclusive working environment, a highly collaborative and innovation-forward culture, generous benefits and perks that empower employees to champion their wellbeing every day, as well as an infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for extraordinary hydration. 

About the role:

The Director of Organizational Effectiveness will serve in a key leadership role for advancing organizational performance and strengthening leadership and culture across the enterprise. This newly created role will be critical in aligning business goals with people strategies to drive change and transformation, as well as building capabilities throughout all levels of the organization. 

The role reports into the Chief People & Culture Officer.  At the moment, it would not have any direct reports, but will have a significant sphere of influence and need to collaborate within the People & Culture function. 
 
This role will be responsible for building and executing our talent management approach – including performance, goal setting, functional and enterprise talent reviews and succession – to support an organization undergoing continued hyper-growth. This leader will play a critical role reading the organization for the future, helping to build new leadership and organizational capabilities. 

The ideal candidate should have the following critical capabilities: 

• systems thinker and builder, with a proven track record of accurately diagnosing organizational dynamics and solutions; 

• designer of integrated programs and interventions, connecting them to overarching company strategies and improvement in engagement surveys; 

• organizational design; 

• change management to lead the organization and teams through change; and  

• cross-functional acumen with senior leaders, peers, and within the People & Culture team. 

Functions and duties of this role include, but not limited to:

The Organizational Effectiveness Director will lead: 

• learning, training, and coaching programs with key external partners; 

• talent management program, which is in a test-to-scale build as we build enterprise proficiency around how to manage talent with a focus on growth and development and identify critical capabilities to ensure our marketplace leadership; 

• our performance management program (with strong collaboration with cross-functional and People & Culture leaders); 

• organizational change management, ensuring that growth is perceived to be positive; and 

• other major organizational effectiveness programs. 

Additionally, the director may be asked to design interventions for specific teams and leaders with input and deployment support from the People & Culture business partners.    

Among some of the key capabilities include: 

• Change management:  help lead our organization through growth and change, and translate enterprise strategy into leadership and team behaviors 

• Leadership capability design: design and deploy leadership frameworks, infrastructure and tools that are fit-for-purpose 

• Influencing cross functionally: interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to navigate matrixed environments and enable change without direct ownership of all initiatives 

• Talent and performance management: deep understanding of performance management systems that promote accountability, coaching and continuous feedback 

Qualifications:

• 12+ years of experience in OD/OE  

• CPG strongly preferred  

• Bachelor’s degree required;  

• MBA or advanced degree in organizational development, leadership, human resources or related field preferred 

• Proven leadership of cross-functional culture and transformation 

• Proficiency with building executive ready level decks via PPT or other presentation modes 

• Strong interpersonal skills to build healthy, collaborative, and trusting relationships across the company

• Deep executive presence with excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

What We Give:

• 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision insurance for employees (PPO, HMO and Kaiser options).
• A 401k plan with company match, short and long-term disability coverage. 
• A generous PTO and sick policy that includes 13+ paid annual holidays. 
• Wellness classes (fitness, mental health, nutrition, finance, etc.). 
• An Employee Assistance Program, including membership for guided meditation for all employees. 
• Monthly tech and wellness reimbursement. 
• An infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for endless hydration!  

Work Environment:

• This role is hybrid office environment preferred; remote with travel to HQ (El Segundo) once a month may be required.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

The compensation band for this position is $147,600 - $221,400 annually. The exact salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal company equity, and budget. The listed range is applicable only to the annual base salary and does not include additional perks, benefits, or applicable bonus eligibility comprising the total compensation package.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the role. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to the company’s mission, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Liquid I.V.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives that encourage new ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Liquid I.V. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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