Chief People Officer

<div class="content-intro"><div class="hhYuAvIJOPTWcgGlDbtXdODpCsbaxQvWgplU"> <div class="feed-shared-inline-show-more-text feed-shared-update-v2__description feed-shared-inline-show-more-text--minimal-padding feed-shared-inline-show-more-text--3-lines feed-shared-inline-show-more-text--expanded " data-artdeco-is-focused="true"> <div class="update-components-text relative update-components-update-v2__commentary "><span class="break-words tvm-parent-container">Creating a world where pets live longer, healthier lives, from their very first meal.</span></div> </div> </div> <h3><span style="font-size: 14px;"> </span><a style="font-size: 14px;" href="https://goldenpetbrands.com/our-brands">Learn more about our brands.</a></h3></div><p><strong>We’re Looking For A(n):</strong> Chief People Officer</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid (El Segundo, CA and/or Burbank/North Hollywood, CA)</p> <p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing: </strong>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.</p> <h4><strong>Executive Leadership & Strategy</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Partner with the CEO and Board of Directors (including Compensation Committee) on executive compensation, succession planning, and leadership development</li> <li>Develop and execute a comprehensive people strategy aligned with long-term business goals and market expectations</li> <li>Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Public Company Governance & Compliance</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws and regulatory requirements</li> <li>Partner with Legal and Finance on proxy disclosures, executive compensation reporting, and SEC-related people disclosures</li> <li>Support Board and Compensation Committee materials, including CD&A (Compensation Discussion & Analysis)</li> <li>Oversee internal controls related to HR processes in alignment with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Talent & Performance Management</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Build and lead a high-performing HR organization across Talent Acquis