Assistant Director/HR Partner

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Mental health resources

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Ladders is seeking an Assistant Director/HR Partner to act as a strategic HR partner across education, government, and non-profit sectors. You will guide managers on employee relations, performance management, and policy interpretation while driving organizational effectiveness and inclusive practices.

This remote US-based role involves collaborating with leaders on compensation matters, job reviews, and change management to attract top talent and advance HR practices organization-wide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of HR experience.
• Experience with employee relations issues.
• SHRM Certification preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of employment law and HR policies.
• Experience with HRIS applications and analytics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on a full spectrum of HR issues
• Consult and coach managers on employee relations and performance management
• Interpret and advise on HR policies and contribute to their improvement
• Partner with managers to identify organizational issues and recommend enhancements
• Collaborate on compensation-related matters and job reviews
• Support change management efforts to foster an inclusive culture
• Ensure successful recruitment of top talent

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Policy interpretation

Change management

Talent collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent work experience

Tools

HRIS

HR analytics

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Assistant Director/HR Partner to join the team of a leader in the Education, Government & Non-Profit space.

This role serves as a strategic HR partner, providing expert guidance across the full spectrum of people issues while helping managers navigate employee relations, performance management, and policy interpretation. The position will also support organizational effectiveness, compensation-related matters, and change management efforts that strengthen an inclusive workplace. In addition, this leader will collaborate closely with managers and stakeholders to help attract top talent and improve HR practices across the organization.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $100,000 – $120,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on a full spectrum of HR issues
• Consult and coach managers on employee relations and performance management
• Interpret and advise on HR policies and contribute to their improvement
• Partner with managers to identify organizational issues and recommend enhancements
• Collaborate on compensation-related matters and job reviews
• Support change management efforts to foster an inclusive culture
• Ensure successful recruitment of top talent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant HR experience
• Experience with employee relations issues
• SHRM Certification preferred
• Advanced knowledge of employment law and HR policies
• Experience with HRIS applications and analytics
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance
• Commuter benefits, discounts, and campus perks

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.