Director of Compensation and Benefits

Title: Director of Compensation & Benefits

Location: Lake Mary, FL,  United States

Job Description:

Full TimeDirectors

Lake Mary, FL, US

Requisition ID: 1222

Driven by our respect for people and the planet, Village Farms is an organization that prides itself as a large-scale, Controlled Environment Agriculture-based, vertically integrated supplier for high-value, high-growth plant-based Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) opportunities, with a strong foundation as a leading fresh produce supplier to grocery and large-format retailers throughout the US and Canada, and new high-growth opportunities in the cannabis and CBD categories in North America and selected markets internationally.

The Director of Compensation & Benefits is a key leader within the Human Resources function, responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the company’s global compensation and benefits programs. This role will oversee executive compensation strategy, equity/stock plans, and employee benefits offerings to ensure they align with business objectives, comply with regulatory requirements, and support talent attraction and retention. As part of a publicly traded global organization, this role will partner closely with senior leadership, the Compensation Committee of the Board, and external advisors to ensure competitive and compliant compensation practices.

Location: Lake Mary, Florida – Hybrid/Remote options available

Key Responsibilities

Executive & Equity Compensation

• Lead the design, administration, and governance of executive compensation programs, including base salary, annual incentives, long-term incentives, and perquisites.
• Oversee global equity and stock plans (RSUs, PSUs, stock options, ESPP), including plan design, compliance, administration, and employee communications.
• Prepare materials and analyses for the Compensation Committee of the Board, including competitive benchmarking, pay-for-performance modeling, and scenario planning.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and external consultants to ensure compliance with SEC disclosure, proxy reporting, and equity accounting.

Broad-Based Compensation

• Direct the development and implementation of global compensation programs, salary structures, and incentive plans.
• Oversee annual compensation planning cycles (merit, bonus, equity grants) and ensure alignment with performance management and budget processes.
• Provide strategic guidance to HR business partners and business leaders on pay decisions, job evaluations, and market competitiveness.

Benefits Strategy

• Lead the design and administration of employee benefits programs across multiple geographies, ensuring competitiveness, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Partner with global benefits providers and brokers to manage health, wellness, retirement, and insurance offerings.
• Monitor benefit trends, legislation, and market practices to recommend program enhancements.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, including SEC, IRS, ERISA, FASB, DOL, and international equivalents.
• Support preparation of CD&A (Compensation Discussion & Analysis) and other executive compensation disclosures in proxy statements.
• Maintain equity plan documents, global mobility considerations, and related tax/compliance requirements.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Manage and develop a high-performing Compensation & Benefits team.
• Partner with HR leadership, Finance, and external compensation and legal advisors on total rewards strategies.
• Provide executive-level insights and recommendations to senior leadership and the Board.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits, with at least 5 years managing executive compensation and global equity programs in a public company.
• Deep knowledge of executive compensation practices, stock plan design/administration, and related regulatory requirements (SEC, proxy, CD&A, IRC 409A, 162(m), etc.).
• Experience preparing Compensation Committee materials and preferably working directly with Board members.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; proficiency with HRIS and equity administration systems.
• Exceptional communication skills, with ability to present complex topics to senior executives and the Board.
• Proven leadership skills with ability to manage global teams and external vendors.

Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Collaborative and influential leadership style.