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-round—minimizing environmental impact while maximizing resource efficiency.

Job Summary

The Head of Total Rewards will 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 the Chief 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

• Bachelor’s 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 is Rooted 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.