Chief People Officer
Golden Pet Brands· enterprise· May 20, 2026 · 5mo agoPosted 160 days ago
El Segundo, CA and/or Burbank/North Hollywood, CA
Hybrid
Full-time
C-Level
$288K–$360K
15+ years exp
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Open since May 20, 2026 — 160 days, and still accepting applications.
Job description
Creating a world where pets live longer, healthier lives, from their very first meal.
Learn more about our brands. We’re Looking For A(n): Chief People Officer
Location: Hybrid (El Segundo, CA and/or Burbank/North Hollywood, CA)
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.
Executive Leadership & Strategy
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
Public Company Governance & Compliance
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
Talent & Performance Management
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
Total Rewards & Executive Compensation
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
Culture, Engagement & DEI
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
People Analytics & Reporting
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
Change Management & Transformation
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
Golden Perks & Benefits:
Comprehensive healthcare coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.
Annual bonus
We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions , ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, free weekly yoga and meditation classes, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan , where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock. Learn more.
Reimbursements for a portion of personal cell phone and internet usage for eligible employees.
Professional development opportunities with mentorship, continuous learning programs, and performance-based pay increases, empowering you to progress and excel in your career.
Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We’ve donated over $9 million to date.
Potential for quarterly KPI bonuses.
The base salary range is $288,000-$360,000, plus bonus potential.
The posted salary range in this job posting reflects data based on California's cost of labor analysis. This salary range is subject to change per state; please click here to find the pay differential in your state of residence if the role is remote.
Salary is based on a wide range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geographical location. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.
A Note to Recruiting Agencies: At Golden Pet Brands, we handle all hiring through our internal Talent Acquisition team. Occasionally, we might use staffing or recruiting agencies to support our internal team in finding the right candidates. Agencies are not authorized to contact our hiring teams directly to present candidates. Our internal Talent Acquisition team is responsible for all candidate presentations to our hiring managers. Golden Pet Brands will need written approval and a signed agreement before submitting any candidate info for a specific job opening. Without this, we won’t pay any fees for placements. Thank you for your understanding.
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