Director of Total Rewards + People Experience

WHO ARE WE? 

We are the VMS Co-Op, a Unilever division of fast-growing companies in the Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS) space. The VMS Co-Op includes OLLY, SmartyPants, and future acquisitions to come!  

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. 

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS 

• Initial video screen with a member of our Talent team 

• Round 1: Conversation with the Hiring Manager + 1–2 conversations with other cross-functional team members 

• Round 2: 2–3 conversations with team or cross-functional Ollies 

• Final Round: Homework (presentation of answers to pre-shared questions) 

*At OLLY, our final round is called Homework. Candidates who participate in this round are given 3 questions in advance to answer and present to the interview panel they previously spoke with in the process. We understand every candidate is different. If you need a reasonable accommodation to adjust this procedure, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can evaluate and provide other options that work for your needs

THE DETAILS 

LOCATION: San Francisco, CA (or as specified) 

HOURS: Full-time, exempt (salaried) 

TRAVEL: 10% 

MANAGER: Chief People Officer, Unilever VMS Op-Co 

Working model: Hybrid and Remote 

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

THE DETAILS 

LOCATION: : San Francisco, CA (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 pay range for this position is $180,000 – 220,000 dependent on experience and location.

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!