Director of Total Rewards + People Experience

WHO ARE WE?

We are the VMS Co-Op, a group of fast growing companies in the Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS) space. The VMS Co-Op includes OLLY, SmartyPants and future acquisitions to come! This position's home company is OLLY.

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Reporting to the VMS Chief People Officer, the Director of Total Rewards & People Experience will serve as the Center of Excellence (COE) leader. This role will lead Compensation, Benefits, Rewards & Recognition, Talent Acquisition, and HR Operations across the VMS Co-Op, which comprises of about 250 employees and growing rapidly.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Functional Leadership 

• Serve as a trusted advisor and partner to CPO, to elevate the People & Culture function and its delivery to the organization.  

• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders and across all employee levels to deliver best-in-class People programs and People & Culture experience. 

COE Leadership 

• Bring expertise in the areas of Compensation, Benefits and Rewards, and serve as the strategic leader and advisor for Total Rewards.  

• Provide COE leadership to Talent Acquisition and HR Operations functions across the VMS Co-Op. 

• Develop and execute a comprehensive Total Rewards and People Experience strategy aligned with business goals and company values. 

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team. 

Total Rewards (Compensation, Benefits, Rewards & Recognition) 

• Create and communicate a clear Compensation Philosophy for the organization. 

• Evaluate new salary benchmarking tools and update VMS compensation data to ensure accuracy and relevancy. 

• Design, implement, and continuously improve compensation structures and annual compensation programs. 

• Introduce Total Rewards statements and develop a rollout plan across the organization. 

• In partnership with Unilever Benefits leads, oversee benefits administration, ensuring offerings are competitive and support employee well-being. 

Talent Acquisition 

• Partner with internal recruiter to enhance employer branding, to support organizational growth and future capability needs. 

• Bring market intelligence to ensure the organization remains competitive while attracting strong talent. 

HR Operations 

• Partner with Operations lead to ensure delivery of seamless HR services, including systems, payroll and compliance, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement in all areas of people experience. 

• Actively support and champion BCorp initiatives with appropriate people data and operational matters. 

CAPABILITIES + SKILLS REQUIRED 

• 10+ years of experience in HR roles with increasing responsibility and leadership, with proven expertise in Compensation and Total Rewards.  
• Demonstrated expertise in compensation design, benefits administration, and HR systems. 
• COE leadership and collaboration with other HR disciplines like Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, and/or People Experience. 
• Strong people leadership skills, with a proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams. 
• Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and hands-on levels—comfortable rolling up sleeves to execute, as well as setting vision and direction. 
• High integrity, transparency, team-oriented approach, and comfort with ambiguity and change. 

THE DETAILS 

LOCATION: San Francisco Bay Area (Hybrid - Tuesdays in office / 4 days WFH)

HOURS: Full-time, Exempt 

TRAVEL: 10% - Travel to SmartyPants Vitamins (Los Angeles, CA)

REPORTS TO: Chief People Officer, Unilever VMS Op-Co

​​PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.  ​

The base pay range for this position is $180,000 – 220,000 dependent on experience and location. In addition, this role is eligible for annual bonus and long term incentive plan. 

WHAT WE OFFER: 

• An opportunity to work with an intelligent, inspiring, and extraordinarily fun team 
• We pay 100% of the premiums for employee-only medical, dental + orthodontics, and vision insurance.
• 4 weeks PTO + paid holidays + 12 Mental Health Days per year
• 100% Paid parental leave, Fertility + Adoption Benefits 
• Annual Bonus  
• 401(k) plan with Employer Match 
• Hybrid Work + Wellness + Cell Phone Stipends 
• Free product 
• And much more!