Director People Operations & Total Rewards
The Vita Coco Company
Director People Operations & Total Rewards
The Vita Coco Company
Global producer of coconut water beverages
Vita Coco is the leading coconut water brand in the world, built on a simple idea: bring better-for-you, natural hydration to more people. Since starting in 2004, we’ve grown into a global business with teams in New York, London, and Singapore, and we’re now publicly traded on NASDAQ under COCO.
As a Public Benefit Corporation and Certified B Corp, we’re committed to supporting farming communities, sourcing responsibly, and building products that are better for people and the planet. We move fast, stay scrappy, and care deeply about doing the right thing.
We’re now looking for someone who’s excited to join a growing, purpose-driven company and help shape what comes next.
Our Values:
The Director of People Operations & Total Rewards is a strategic and operational leader responsible for building and scaling best-in-class people operations across compensation, benefits, payroll, HRIS, compliance, and people data. This role ensures Vita Coco’s people infrastructure is accurate, compliant, scalable, and employee-centered while supporting our growth as a global public company.
You will partner closely with Finance, Legal, IT, and the Global People Team to design and execute benefits and payroll strategies, strengthen internal controls, and deliver reliable people data that informs business decisions. This role manages the People Operations Manager and People Coordinator and reports to the Global VP of People.
Work Location: We’d love our newest coconut to join us in person in NYC, but if you’re a great match for the role, we’d be happy to explore remote work together.
Key Responsibilities
Total Rewards
Payroll & HRIS (UKG)
Public Company Compliance
People Data & Analytics
Operational Excellence & Leadership
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
This is a reasonable estimate of the current pay range for this position. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
A NOTE FROM US
We welcome you to apply—even if you don’t check every box. We’re big fans of curious, growth-minded people who want to learn, contribute, and make an impact. If you feel connected to our brands and our mission, we’d love to hear from you.
US Pay Range 170000 - 190000 USD
Global producer of coconut water beverages
Vita Coco produces and sells coconut-based beverages and related products. Its main product is coconut water, offered plain and sparkling, along with coconut oil. The products are sourced from coconuts grown in farming communities and minimally processed to maintain natural nutrients. Consumers can buy Vita Coco online, in retail stores, and in supermarkets, making the beverages available globally. Because the company focuses on natural hydration with coconuts, the product works by delivering electrolytes and fluids from coconut water in ready-to-drink formats; the sparkling version provides a fizzy alternative. Vita Coco differentiates itself through a direct sustainability program—the Vita Coco Project—that supports farming communities and helps ensure a steady supply chain, aiming to improve lives for more than a million people. The company's goal is to provide healthy, natural hydration options while promoting responsible sourcing and social impact in coconut farming communities.
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