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: Human First: We lead with inclusivity, transparency, and empathy.

Nothing is Impossible: We experiment, learn, and keep moving forward. United by Our Will to Win: We stay aligned, work collaboratively, and push toward shared goals.

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

philosophy, frameworks, and governance Own

and

, 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 People Data Analytics Establish data governance, documentation, and quality standards Build dashboards and reporting for headcount, turnover,

, payroll, and

strategy in a public company Strong working knowledge of UKG HRIS (implementation or optimization experience preferred) Experience supporting multi-coun

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.

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.

strategy and vendor management, including renewals, plan design, and employee experience enhancements Ensure

programs are compliant, scalable, and aligned with public-company standards Payroll HRIS (UKG) Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing Serve as system owner for global HRIS (UKG), ensuring system configuration, data integrity, and optimization Lead UKG enhancements, integrations, testing, and process automation Public Company Compliance Maintain SOX-aligned controls for payroll, equity,

Provide actionable insights to People and business leaders Operational Excellence Leadership 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,

, and HR systems Mentor and develop team members, fostering a high-performance operations culture

programs Deep experience with payroll and

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications

8+ years of progressive experience in People Operations, HR Operations, or Total Rewards 5+ years leading

Director, Total Rewards