Lauren Cazakoff
About Lauren Cazakoff
Lauren Cazakoff is the Director of Total Rewards at Chobani, where she has worked since 2023. She has extensive experience in compensation management, having held various roles at companies such as Unilever, American International Group, and Mercer Human Resource Consulting.
Current Role at Chobani
Lauren Cazakoff currently serves as the Director of Total Rewards at Chobani, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the company's compensation and benefits strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and employee needs. Her leadership in Total Rewards is aimed at enhancing employee satisfaction and retention through competitive compensation packages.
Previous Experience at Chobani
Lauren Cazakoff has had a significant tenure at Chobani, having worked as a Compensation Manager from 2020 to 2022 and as a Senior Compensation Manager from 2022 to 2023. During her time in these roles, she focused on developing and implementing compensation strategies that support the company’s growth and employee engagement.
Career Background in Compensation
Lauren Cazakoff has extensive experience in compensation management across various organizations. She worked at American International Group in multiple roles, including Senior Analyst for Executive Compensation from 2006 to 2009 and Senior Compensation Analyst in 2010. Additionally, she held positions at Mercer Human Resource Consulting and International Flavors & Fragrances, where she focused on performance measurement and global compensation.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Cazakoff earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Organizational Studies from the University of Michigan, where she studied from 1999 to 2003. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in compensation and rewards management, enabling her to effectively analyze and implement compensation strategies in her professional roles.
Experience at Unilever
Lauren Cazakoff worked at Unilever from 2010 to 2017, where she held the positions of Rewards Manager and Human Resources Business Partner. In these roles, she was involved in developing compensation frameworks and managing employee benefits, contributing to the overall human resources strategy of the organization.