Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table!

We’re hiring a Vice President, Total Rewards to join our HR leadership team in Bloomington, MN. Reporting to the CHRO, you’ll lead the strategy, design, and execution of enterprise-wide compensation, benefits, retirement, and HR operations. This high-impact role includes regular engagement with senior executives and the Board and is key to aligning rewards strategy with business goals to drive growth and attract top talent.

Responsibilities:

Lead and develop a high-performing, innovative Total Rewards team
Build trusted relationships with senior leaders; provide consultative support
Design and manage base pay, merit, and long-term incentive programs; drive continuous improvement
Advise CEO, CHRO, and Board on executive compensation, equity, and compliance
Develop and lead our benefits strategy to meet the needs of a diverse, distributed workforce while controlling costs
Lead HR Operations; improve process efficiency and service delivery
Maintain job architecture and career frameworks in conjunction with Talent team
Partner with Finance, Legal, and HR on compliant, data-driven strategies
Ensure global compliance with benefits, labor, and tax laws
Oversee Total Rewards due diligence and integration for M&A
Oversee communication and education of rewards and recognition programs
Collaborate with HR IT to enhance HRIS tools and analytics

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s in HR, Finance, Economics, or related field; Master’s preferred
15+ years in Total Rewards; 5+ in executive comp and board engagement
Strong financial acumen; skilled in modeling, analytics, and data storytelling
Executive presence; experienced presenting to senior leaders and boards
Proven leader of high-performing, business-aligned teams
M&A experience (due diligence and integration) a plus
Track record of leading enterprise-wide change
Culture-driven, agile leader in fast-paced environments
Knowledge of public company reporting and proxy disclosures preferred

Compensation and Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $183,750 - $306,250 annually with eligibility for a 40% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to educations, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being. This includes robust health benefits, competitive retirement and financial programs, generous time-off policies, and a wide range of wellness and support resources to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree or equivalent. Master's degree preferred

Years of Related Experience: 12-15 years experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Extensive consumer goods industry knowledge, preferably within the food industry. Has deep understanding of market, customer, competitor, and technology/innovation trends. Experience working in thecontext of a large, complex, global organization where working across boundaries and leading through influence arekeys to success. Executive stature - is viewed as promotable to a line operating role or a broader position atcorporate. Outstanding general business acumen, with an exposure, understanding, and appreciation of effective salesmanagement, operations, finance, brand marketing, human capital, and a complex supply chain. Ability to view thebusiness from a different perspective and see the bigger picture. Ability to ensure strategic plan is deployed, sustained, and adapting to change. Must be very articulate, persuasive, confident, inspiring, influence, buildrelationships, and manage conflict effectively.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all ofthe duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.