Director of Total Rewards, UPSIDE Foods
$126.8-210k
Office located in Berkeley, CA
Cell-cultured meat producer
Job no longer available
Cell-cultured meat producer
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
$126.8-210k
Office located in Berkeley, CA
201-500 employees
Company mission
To make meat a force for good in the world.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance. Advanced degree(s) considered an asset
- 7+ years of progressive experience across total rewards
- 5+ years of experience at a management level in total rewards Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Can easily switch between detailed execution and broader thought leadership
- Professional curiosity that supports critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Extensive professional knowledge and strong understanding of business concepts to develop advanced approaches or resolve critical technical and/or business problems
- Ability to generate innovative new ideas to attract, retain and motivate employees through total rewards programs that are flexible to the needs of the company
- Ability to negotiate and influence on complex and/or contentious issues at all levels
- Ability to successfully facilitate design meetings, persuade and negotiate design mechanics, and deliver presentations to all levels of team members, including executive level and senior leaders
- Customer service focus with ability to forge partnerships within the business at all levels
- Detail and deadline oriented, high degree of accuracy and confidentiality, and ability to work under pressure
- Strong, positive management style and sense of urgency around business priorities
- Strong problem solving and analysis skills, combined with effective judgment and communication skills
- Advanced ability to analyze, model and interpret data
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong work ethic and commercially minded
- An understanding of position management and how that is applied within organizations to effectively manage resources
- Experience using reporting tools for data manipulation and reporting is desirable
What the job involves
- Work with business leaders to create an overall total rewards philosophy and strategy that aligns with and supports key drivers of the company business strategy
- Design, develop, implement and lead compensation, benefits and reward and recognition programs which align to corporate strategies and support business success
- Analyze data, create recommendations and prepare reports and presentations for executive committee and board of directors, considering various internal and external factors
- Evaluate programs, keep abreast of legislation, trends, marketplace changes and advances and make recommendations to ensure competitiveness and compliance in all relevant markets
- Analyze the cost/benefit impact of designed programs using routine to complex financial models
- Prepare and distribute communications to inform stakeholders of important messages related to rewards
- Partner with the HR and Finance Operations teams to align total rewards strategies and programs within our HR and Finance technology and reporting strategies
- Develop total rewards reporting related to program utilization, spend versus budget program user and recipient feedback, legislative compliance and market competitiveness
- Develop customized reporting and analysis to examine specific concerns or issues related to total reward programs and leverage this information to identify opportunities and/or recommendations for program enhancement/improvement
- Provide thought leadership to the broader HR and Finance team on matters related to total rewards philosophies, strategies and/or methodologies
- Analyze the competitive compensation landscape and make recommendations of market positioning and pay for the various roles and job families in the company
- Own and lead the annual merit and bonus cycle supported by HR and Finance teams
Otta's take
Sam Franklin
CEO of Otta
Upside Food, previously knowns as Memphis Meats, is actively addressing the growing societal demand for ethical meat production through the cultivation of its own meat products. The company's approach not only ensures delicious offerings but also contributes to improving animal welfare and reducing environmental impact in the food industry.
With a wide range of cultivated meat products that closely mimic their traditional counterparts, Upside Food is capitalizing on the rapidly expanding market for meat alternatives, which is experiencing a remarkable annual growth rate of approximately 36%. Although North America stands as the fastest-growing demographic in this domain, the global market for ethical meat is projected to surpass $8B by 2025.
By catering to the preferences of meat enthusiasts with diverse cultivated meat options, Upsaide Food effectively minimizes its carbon footprint compared to conventional meat producers.
Insights
38% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Apr 2022
$400m
SERIES C
Jan 2020
$161m
SERIES B
Total funding: $581.1m
Company benefits
- Stock options for all full-time incoming team members!
- 90-100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for team members (medical [including HSA and FSA], dental, and vision)
- Pet insurance for your furry family members!
- Unlimited PTO
- DE&I (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Council and People Engagement Programs
- Company-sponsored learning & development opportunities
Company HQ
Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
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Founders
Uma Valeti, MD
(CEO)Cardiovascular Doctor by training. Professor at the University of Minnesota and Stanford before founding Upside Foods in 2016.
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