Chief People Officer

Creating a world where pets live longer, healthier lives, from their very first meal.

What You’ll Be Doing: The Chief People Officer (CPO) is a strategic executive responsible for leading the company’s people strategy in alignment with business objectives. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the CPO will drive organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, culture, and compliance. This role requires a leader who can balance high-performance culture building with the rigor, governance, and transparency.

• Partner with the CEO and Board of Directors (including Compensation Committee) on executive compensation, succession planning, and leadership development
• Develop and execute a comprehensive people strategy aligned with long-term business goals and market expectations
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management

• Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws and regulatory requirements
• Partner with Legal and Finance on proxy disclosures, executive compensation reporting, and SEC-related people disclosures
• Support Board and Compensation Committee materials, including CD&A (Compensation Discussion & Analysis)
• Oversee internal controls related to HR processes in alignment with Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) requirements

• Build and lead a high‑performing HR organization across Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, HR Business Partners, People Operations, and Learning & Development
• Oversee executive and enterprise‑wide succession planning
• Drive performance management frameworks tied to company objectives and shareholder value

• Design and manage competitive compensation and equity programs aligned with public market benchmarks
• Partner with Compensation Committee on executive compensation philosophy, equity plans, and say‑on‑pay readiness
• Ensure transparency and competitiveness of compensation practices

• Champion a strong, values‑driven culture that supports business performance and employee engagement
• Lead Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy with measurable outcomes
• Oversee employee engagement strategies and action planning

• Leverage data and analytics to inform decision‑making and provide insights to executive leadership and the Board
• Develop and report on key workforce metrics, including those relevant to ESG disclosures
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of people data and reporting

• Lead organizational transformations, including M&A integration, restructuring, and scaling initiatives
• Implement change management strategies to support growth and operational excellence

Qualifications (

Note:

We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick ALL of these boxes.):

• Deep expertise in executive compensation, governance, and Board engagement
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, including SEC disclosures and SOX compliance
• Demonstrated success in scaling organizations and leading through change
• Exceptional executive presence, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Human Resources or closely related field (or equivalent work experience) required
• Preferred Education:
  
  Master’s Degree in HR or Business preferred

Required Experience:

• 15+ years’ experience in an HR leadership role.
• Proven experience in a publicly traded company environment
• Experience in scaling a fast growing organization.
• Experience working in large size organization (revenues greater than $800 million)
• Preferred Licensure/Certification: SPHR or SHRM‑SCP
• Comprehensive healthcare…