Director of People & Culture

Overview

At Coravin, we believe every moment is the perfect moment for great wine. As the global leader in wine by-the-glass exploration, our award-winning systems empower wine lovers and professionals to pour any wine, anytime, without compromise.

Trusted by top restaurants, bars, wineries, and retailers in over 60 countries, Coravin is changing the way wine is served, sold, and enjoyed. By allowing wine to be poured without pulling the cork, our systems eliminate waste, enhance profitability, and unlock new possibilities for wine programs worldwide.

At home, Coravin gives wine lovers the freedom to explore wine on their own terms, pouring just one glass at a time while keeping the rest of the bottle fresh for weeks, months, or even years. Whether discovering new vintages, hosting unforgettable tastings, or simply savoring a glass midweek, Coravin ensures that the best wines are always within reach, without the pressure to finish the bottle.

Available online and in-store, Coravin can be found in leading international retailers and fine wine shops around the world.

As the Director of People & Culture
, you will be the leader responsible for shaping and executing the people strategy for Coravin’s global team. This role works closely with the executive team to build, grow, and support a high-performing global team while ensuring strong people practices and local compliance.

This role will be hybrid in our Bedford, MA office and will oversee all core HR functions, lead a small but impactful HR team, and ensure a consistent, values-driven employee experience across the US, UK, Europe, and Australia.

Strategic Leadership

• Serve as a trusted thought partner and internal consultant to leaders across the organization.
• Translate people insights into actionable recommendations and implementation plans.
• Facilitate workshops, leadership discussions, and alignment sessions.
• Manage, coach, and develop two direct reports, ensuring clarity of responsibilities and high-quality execution.
• Build scalable, practical HR processes that support current needs while preparing for future growth.
• Lead global change management initiatives related to growth, restructuring, or cultural evolution.

Total Rewards & People Strategy

• Own and evolve compensation, benefits, and total rewards programs to support talent attraction, retention, and internal equity across regions.
• Ensure programs align with business priorities and organizational growth plans.
• Partner closely with Finance to ensure rewards programs are scalable, compliant, and operationally sound.

Employee Relations & Culture

• Foster a strong, inclusive, and high-performance company culture across regions, with a focus towards celebrating diverse perspectives and experiences.
• Handle complex employee relations matters and guide leaders through sensitive situations.

Global HR Operations & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations across all operating countries (currently, this includes the US, UK, Netherlands, France, and Australia)
• Oversee and standardize HR policies, practices, and processes while allowing for local market requirements.
• Manage relationships with external partners such as legal counsel, payroll providers, and benefits vendors.

Performance Management & Talent Development

• Lead performance management, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.
• Drive employee engagement, retention, and career development programs.
• Develop manager enablement tools, training, and resources to support effective compensation decisions, performance conversations, and career development discussions.
• Lead company-wide performance cycles, calibration processes, and program enhancements.
• Partner with senior leaders on talent strategy, succession planning, and development priorities.
• Oversee global talent acquisition strategy, including workforce planning and employer branding.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an HR-related field and/or HR certification (CCP, PHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, etc.)
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior-level responsibility in a hands-on role
• Proven experience leading HR in a global, multi-country environment
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