Job Description

Pressed Juicery is hiring a Director of People Operations !

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of our people strategy, enhancing employee engagement, growth and well-being within our purpose-driven community.

About Pressed Juicery

Pressed Juicery is at the forefront of the wellness movement and is dedicated to making healthy living as convenient and delicious as possible. Pressed operates over 100 retail stores, is available in nearly 3,000 supermarkets, and can be delivered to any US location through the Pressed Juicery website or app.

Our Mission

Pressed Juicery’s mission is to empower your wellness journey.

Our Workplace Culture

• We embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingness!
• We speak up with radically candid communication.
• We wholeheartedly support personal and professional growth.
• We believe mistakes can be valuable and lead to continuous improvement.
• Lastly, we value excellence and strive to achieve greatness in all we do!

Our Values

• Community - as leaders, we celebrate differences, champion strengths, and compassionately aspire to be our most vibrant selves.
• Passion - curious and humble, we inspire people to make healthy choices.
• Growth - pursuing wellness with intention, we create and embrace good energy.

Our Benefits

• 401k match
• 13 paid holidays
• 3 weeks of vacation time
• 8 Pressed Days (additional time off!)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid parental leave

The Role

The Director of People Operations will serve as a center of excellence for the organization, leading best practices around compensation, incentive programs, benefits, performance management, career pathing, and employee sentiment. This role is pivotal in developing and executing People Team strategies that align with the organization’s goals and enhance employee engagement and satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities Include

Compensation Cycles

• Oversee the development and administration of the company’s compensation programs including compensation philosophy, salary structures, merit and annual increases, and market adjustments.
• Conduct salary surveys and benchmarking to ensure competitive compensation practices.
• Manage the annual compensation review cycle, including salary adjustments and promotions.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant compensation regulations and internal policies.
• Conduct pay equity analyses upon request.

Incentive Programs

• Design, implement, and manage employee bonus programs and incentive plans that drive performance and align with business objectives.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of bonus programs.
• Coordinate with finance and executive teams to ensure bonus programs are aligned with employee motivators, budgets and financial goals.

Benefits

• Oversee the administration of employee benefits programs including health insurance, Workers’ Compensation, FSA/HSA, supplemental insurance, 401k, monthly L&D workshops, work from home and mobile stipends, and other employee perks.
• Develop and maintain benefits Summary Plan Descriptions, policies, and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant plan docs, laws and regulations.
• Analyze benefits offerings and make recommendations for improvements based on employee feedback and industry trends.
• Manage relationships with the benefit enrollment provider, Workers’ Compensation administrator, providers, and brokers to ensure effective and cost-efficient benefits administration.

Leaves of Absence (LOA)

• Manage the end-to-end LOA process, ensuring a seamless, compliant, and empathetic experience for team members navigating medical, family, and other statutory leaves.
• Serve as the primary liaison with our LOA vendor, managing the partnership to ensure timely case handling, accurate documentation, and high service standards.
• Partner closely with legal, payroll, and business leaders to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, while also driving education and awareness across the organization around leave policies and procedures.

Performance Management

• Design and implement performance management systems and processes that align with organizational goals.
• Develop performance appraisal methods and tools to ensure fair and consistent evaluation of employee performance.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on performance-related issues, including setting objectives, delivering feedback, and managing performance improvement plans.
• Analyze performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement and make recommendations for enhancing performance management practices.

Workplace Safety

• Manage workplace safety programs, ensuring a culture of safety across all stores, production sites, and support center environments.
• Partner cross-functionally with to enforce safety protocols, manage incident reporting and investigations, and ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements.
• Analyze safety trends, identify risk areas, and drive proactive training and awareness initiatives to mitigate workplace injuries and foster a safe and healthy work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree in HR or HR certification preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in HR, with at least 2 years as a director (or equivalent leadership role) and significant experience in performance management, compensation and benefits administration.
• Deep understanding and comprehensive knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to drive decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels.
• Experience in managing and developing a team of HR professionals.
• Proficiency in HRIS and other HR-related software. Dayforce is a plus!
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive cultural adoption of best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel).
• Must be able to attend all mandatory meetings.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• If located in Los Angeles, the Director of People Operations will work a hybrid schedule (2-3 days per week) in our Culver City office.

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