Chief People Officer

Ladders; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 288,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) match

Employee stock plan

Mental health days and EAP

Professional development

Job summary

Ladders in North Hollywood, CA seeks a Chief People Officer to shape the enterprise people strategy, advising the CEO and Board on compensation, governance, and workforce growth. Lead a data-driven HR function, elevate culture, and align talent with long-term business goals.

This executive will partner closely with the CEO and Board, oversee governance and executive compensation, and drive organizational design and change management to support growth and performance.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in HR leadership
• Executive compensation expertise
• Board engagement experience
• SOX compliance knowledge
• Proven scaling and change-management
• Strong executive presence
• Experience with SEC disclosures

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO and Board on executive compensation and succession planning
• Develop a comprehensive people strategy aligned with business goals
• Serve as a trusted advisor on organizational design and change management
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulatory requirements
• Build and lead a high-performing HR organization
• Champion a strong, values-driven culture and lead DEI initiatives
• Leverage data analytics to inform decision-making and report on workforce metrics

Skills

Executive leadership

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

HR strategy

People analytics

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related

Master's degree preferred

SPHR or SHRM-SCP

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Chief People Officer to join the team of a leader in the Food & Beverages space. This executive will shape the enterprise people strategy and serve as a key advisor to senior leadership on organizational effectiveness, succession planning, and workforce growth. The role will partner closely with the CEO and Board to support executive compensation, governance, and long-term business alignment. It will also lead a high-performing HR function, strengthen culture, and use data-driven insights to guide decisions across the organization.

Location: North Hollywood, CA

Compensation: $288,000 – $360,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO and Board on executive compensation and succession planning
• Develop a comprehensive people strategy aligned with business goals
• Serve as a trusted advisor on organizational design and change management
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulatory requirements
• Build and lead a high-performing HR organization
• Champion a strong, values-driven culture and lead DEI initiatives
• Leverage data analytics to inform decision-making and report on workforce metrics

Qualifications

• 15+ years in HR leadership, preferably in a publicly traded company
• Deep expertise in executive compensation and Board engagement
• Strong knowledge of SEC disclosures and SOX compliance
• Proven success in scaling organizations and managing change
• Exceptional executive presence and stakeholder management skills
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required; Master's preferred
• Preferred certifications: SPHR or SHRM-SCP

Benefits

• 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only coverage
• Annual bonus and up to 3.5% 401(k) contribution matching
• 6 paid sick and mental health days, plus an EAP and wellness initiatives
• Employee ownership plan with company stock contributions to retirement
• Reimbursements for personal cell phone and internet usage
• Professional development opportunities with mentorship and learning programs
• Quarterly performance-based bonuses and charity sponsorships

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.