Director, Global Employee Relations

Ladders; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 202,000 - 302,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Globally distributed team

Time zone collaboration

Ethics and quality focus

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Ladders in Madison, WI seeks a Director, Global Employee Relations to lead the global Employee Relations function, shifting from reactive to proactive, partnering with HR Business Partners and leaders to strengthen the employee experience in a multicultural workplace.

The role shapes scalable processes, analytics, and best practices that support compliance and organizational effectiveness across regions, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Employee Relations and labor law with a proven track record of leading global initiatives.
• Broad knowledge of international labor practices in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for building relationships and influencing at all organizational levels.
• Exceptional judgment and conflict resolution skills in sensitive situations.
• Ability to prioritize and work proactively in a fast-paced environment.
• Independent work style with a balance of collaboration and minimal supervision.
• Proactive strategic thinker with high integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Drive transformational change in Employee Relations from reactive to proactive
• Build data analytics and reporting capabilities for real-time analysis and trends
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and implement best practices
• Develop strong relationships with HR Business Partners to align Employee Relations efforts with business strategies
• Monitor and analyze employee relations trends to inform decision-making and policy development
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of global employee relations practices for compliance
• Provide advice on internal investigations, performance management, and other sensitive topics
• Lead complex investigations and tailor recommendations to influence outcomes

Skills

Employee Relations

Labor Law

Global Initiatives

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Global Employee Relations to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space.

This role will lead the global Employee Relations function with a focus on moving the organization from a reactive model to a more proactive, strategic approach. You will partner closely with HR Business Partners and business leaders to strengthen employee experience, improve decision-making, and support a high-integrity, multicultural workplace. The position also plays a key role in shaping scalable processes, analytics, and best practices that support compliance and organizational effectiveness across regions.

Location: Madison, WI

Compensation: $202,000 - $302,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Drive transformational change in Employee Relations from reactive to proactive
• Build data analytics and reporting capabilities for real-time analysis and trends
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and implement best practices
• Develop strong relationships with HR Business Partners to align Employee Relations efforts with business strategies
• Monitor and analyze employee relations trends to inform decision-making and policy development
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of global employee relations practices for compliance
• Provide advice on internal investigations, performance management, and other sensitive topics
• Lead complex investigations and tailor recommendations to influence outcomes

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Employee Relations and labor law with a proven track record of leading global initiatives
• Broad knowledge of international labor practices in a multicultural environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills for building relationships and influencing at all organizational levels
• Exceptional judgment and conflict resolution skills in sensitive situations
• Ability to prioritize and work proactively in a fast-paced environment
• Independent work style with a balance of collaboration and minimal supervision
• Proactive strategic thinker with high integrity and professionalism

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a globally distributed team across multiple time zones
• Focus on creating scalable processes to enhance employee experience
• Collaborative team culture with a strong emphasis on ethics and quality work

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.