Charles Mangino, Director of Pay & Benefits at Vita Coco

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, host Dave interviews Charles Mangino with Vita Coco, a seasoned HR executive with over 21 years of experience. Charles shares his career journey, transitioning from retail HR to various senior roles in tech, design, and global HR. They discuss balancing automation and personal touch in HR, integrating wellness initiatives with benefits, managing global benefits compliance, and evolving HR from an administrative to strategic role. Charles emphasizes the importance of proactive planning, creativity, and continuous learning in HR. He concludes with advice on learning from mistakes and striving for growth. Tune in to gain valuable insights from Charles’ extensive HR experience. 00:44 Meet Charles Mangino: A Journey in HR 02:58 Balancing Automation and Human Touch in HR 05:45 Effective Wellness Strategies in Benefits and Compensation 07:55 Managing Global and Regional Benefits 09:18 HR as a Strategic Partner 10:43 The Role of Creativity in HR Policies 12:10 Parting Advice from Charles 13:07 Conclusion and Thanks