Joan Cooper
About Joan Cooper
Joan Cooper serves as the Vice President of People Operations & Total Rewards at Dialpad, bringing extensive experience in compensation and HR operations from her previous roles at companies like Sophos, Yahoo, and Fortinet.
Current Role at Dialpad
Joan Cooper serves as the Vice President of People Operations & Total Rewards at Dialpad, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she oversees the development and implementation of strategies related to employee compensation and benefits. Her focus includes enhancing employee engagement and ensuring competitive compensation structures within the organization. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, she contributes to Dialpad's mission by leveraging her extensive experience in HR operations.
Previous Experience at Sophos
Before joining Dialpad, Joan Cooper worked at Sophos as the Senior Director of Total Rewards, HRIS, and HR Operations from 2014 to 2017. During her three years in this role, she managed various aspects of total rewards and human resources information systems. Her work in Santa Clara, CA, involved developing compensation strategies and optimizing HR operations to support the company's goals.
Experience at Yahoo
Joan Cooper held the position of Senior Director of Global Compensation at Yahoo from 2011 to 2013. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing global compensation strategies and ensuring alignment with business objectives. Her tenure in Sunnyvale, CA, contributed to the establishment of competitive compensation practices within the organization.
Expertise in Compensation and HR Technology
Joan Cooper possesses expertise in designing and implementing global salary structures and bonus plans. She specializes in HR technology and analytics, which enhances her ability to manage and mentor high-performing global teams. Her experience includes client-facing compensation consultation, where she has developed trusted relationships with business and HR leaders in organizations with globally distributed employees.
Educational Background
Joan Cooper studied at the University of Pennsylvania. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in human resources and compensation strategies, which she has applied throughout her career in various leadership roles.