Torani (R. Torre & Co.) · 4 hours ago
Vice President, People
San Leandro, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$250K/yr - $275K/yr
15+ years expTorani is a company with over 30 years of experience in growth through flavor and people. They are seeking a Vice President, People to evolve their people practices and support organizational growth while maintaining a people-first culture.
Food and BeverageWine And Spirits
Responsibilities
You are a trusted advisor and thought partner to senior leaders across Torani – offering perspective, coaching, and practical guidance that strengthens leadership effectiveness and organizational health, including supporting leaders as they step into new senior roles or expanded scope, helping them integrate quickly, build strong relationships, and lead effectively within our culture
You lead and align People Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Office Services, and Team Member Integration into a cohesive, high-impact ecosystem
You co-create company-wide strategic priorities and lead Torani’s annual people planning process – translating business strategy and team member feedback into clear people priorities, capabilities, and investments
Through the lens of Torani’s three-year people plans, you help shift Career Mixology from ad hoc to intentional – strengthening internal development, mobility, and succession so we are growing our own talent wherever possible
You serve as a key strategic partner in the implementation and ongoing adoption of Torani’s HRIS system, with a clear focus on elevating Torani’s people practices and strengthening leaders’ ability to lead well
You lead and develop a strong, connected People team – modeling curiosity, warmth, accountability, and collaboration
You bring optimism, warmth, and a sense of joy to the work
Qualification
Required
15+ years of senior leadership experience across multiple People functions
Strong working knowledge of labor and employment law, paired with the judgment to understand where consistency matters – and where context and care matter just as much
Demonstrated success partnering with senior leaders during periods of growth, including supporting leaders as they step into new or expanded roles and helping organizations scale without losing connection or clarity
A track record of translating business strategy and team member feedback into clear people priorities, plans, and actions that strengthen organizational capability and culture
Preferred
Warm, approachable leadership presence
Strong people judgment
Connector mindset
Skilled coach and guide
Collaborative by nature
Company
Torani (R. Torre & Co.)
Torani is an amazing flavor company with a deeply rooted heritage.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Satori Capital
2022-01-18Private Equity
Leadership Team
Doug Reifsteck
Chief Operating Officer
Tamara Mirsch
Zone Manager Business Partnerships, West
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