Chief People Officer

Ladders; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Career development opportunities

Collaborative and inclusive culture

Job summary

Ladders, a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space, seeks a Chief People Officer to shape the people strategy for a growing organization. You will partner with the CEO and executive team on organizational design, workforce planning, and leadership effectiveness to build scalable HR infrastructure and a high-performance culture. Location: Fremont, CA.

Compensation: $210,000 - $250,000 annually. This role focuses on talent strategy, change management, and global hiring, with visa

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 15 years of progressive HR leadership experience, including executive-level roles.
• Experience scaling organizations in high-growth technology or manufacturing environments.
• Strong expertise in talent acquisition, organizational design, and leadership development.
• Deep knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and people analytics.
• Experience with governance matters alongside executive leadership/Board committees.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive people strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Advise the CEO and executive team on organizational design and workforce planning.
• Build HR infrastructure and processes to scale the company.
• Lead change management to support evolving priorities.
• Lead global talent acquisition strategies to attract top talent.
• Champion a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
• Design and oversee performance management and leadership development programs.

Skills

Executive HR leadership

Talent acquisition

Organizational design

Leadership development

Compliance knowledge

People analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Master's degree or MBA preferred

Tools

HR certifications

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Chief People Officer to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space.

This executive will shape and lead the people strategy for a growing manufacturing organization, ensuring the workforce, culture, and operating model are positioned to support long-term growth. The role will partner closely with the CEO and executive leadership team on organizational design, workforce planning, and leadership effectiveness. The ideal leader will build scalable HR infrastructure while advancing talent strategies, change management, and a high-performance culture.

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

Compensation: $210,000 - $250,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive people strategy aligned with business objectives
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team on organizational design and workforce planning
• Build the infrastructure and HR processes necessary for scaling the company
• Drive change management initiatives to support evolving business priorities
• Lead global talent acquisition strategies to attract exceptional talent
• Champion a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation
• Design and oversee performance management and leadership development programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred
• 15 years of progressive human resources leadership experience, including executive-level roles
• Proven success in building and scaling organizations in high-growth technology or manufacturing environments
• Strong expertise in talent acquisition, organizational design, and leadership development
• Deep knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and people analytics
• Experience collaborating with executive leadership and Board committees on governance matters
• Professional senior-level HR certification, such as SHRM-SCP or SPHR, is a plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits programs to ensure competitiveness and fairness
• Opportunities for career development and continuous improvement initiatives
• A culture that promotes collaboration, innovation, and inclusion

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification-your background could be exactly what this team needs.