Head of Total Rewards Cox Farms

About Cox Farms

Cox Farms which operates Mucci Farms and BrightFarms is part of the Cox Enterprises family of businesses and is a pioneering leader in the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) industry. Backed by Cox Enterprises long-standing commitment to building stronger businesses and a better world Cox Farms is dedicated to revolutionizing food production through sustainable and innovative technology. Our cutting-edge facilities leverage advanced agronomic production and greenhouse systems to deliver fresh high-quality produce to consumers year-roundminimizing environmental impact while maximizing resource efficiency.

Job Summary

TheHead of Total Rewardswill help shape Cox Farms next-generation HR capabilities connecting compensation benefits and incentive strategies to deliver a unified future-ready workforce. This role will lead the enterprise rewards function ensuring alignment with career development engagement and overall employee experience while contributing to building a cohesive HR leadership team.

This role reports to theChief People Officer (CPO)and is a member of the HR Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities

Compensation & Job Architecture

• Own enterprise compensation strategy including base pay bonus/incentive programs and equity/LTIP programs
• Partner with external consultants on the career framework and job architecture project and take ownership post-implementation
• Ensure pay structures and career frameworks are market-aligned and equitable

Benefits & Wellness

• Lead benefits and wellness strategy including vendor management renewals and cost oversight
• Harmonize rewards across U.S. and Canadian operations to ensure a consistent employee experience

Global Rewards Alignment

• Align cross-border programs mobility and relocation policies
• Ensure total rewards programs support business strategy retention and engagement

Analytics & Enablement

• Develop dashboards and KPIs to measure program effectiveness and support data-driven decisions
• Provide tools and insights to leaders and HRBPs for decision-making

Team Leadership

• Build lead and develop a high-performing Total Rewards team
• Partner cross-functionally with Talent and Internal Communications to align programs messaging and adoption

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Finance or related field; advanced degree preferred
• 12 years of progressive experience in total rewards compensation or benefits leadership
• Demonstrated success with compensation strategy benefits management job architecture and executive rewards
• Strong analytical skills and experience using data to drive decisions
• Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate across HR and business functions

Culture & Values at Cox Farms

Our culture isRooted Together:

• Growth & Innovation
• Responsibility (Ownership & Accountability)
• Open & Honest
• We Before Me
• Safety

Employment Notice

This role supports all Cox Farms businesses. Positions are open to internal and external candidates. Employment will be under BrightFarms payroll and benefits programs.
Cox Farms BrightFarms and Mucci Farms are Equal Employment Opportunity employers.