Director, HR & Legal Tech Transformation

Ladders; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 281,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-office work culture fostering team 

Incentive pay based on performance

Equity based on performance

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Director, HR + Legal Technology & Transformation in Santa Clara, CA. You will drive the technology vision for HR and Legal, partnering with senior leaders to modernize core applications and deliver measurable transformation outcomes.

You will oversee portfolio governance, vendor alignment, and integrated roadmaps balancing business value, user experience, and resilience. This role requires a strategic, executive-facing leader with a focus on results.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of enterprise technology and digital transformation, particularly in HR and Legal sectors.
• Proven track record in leading complex implementations of HR and Legal applications.
• Strong understanding of HR and Legal technology domains, including HCM and contract lifecycle management.
• Ability to translate business strategy into actionable technology roadmaps and measurable outcomes.
• Experience in managing vendor relationships and application governance in a complex enterprise environment.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills for executive-level engagement.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Champion innovative ideas to transform HR processes using emerging technologies like AI.
• Define and execute the technology strategy and roadmap for HR and Legal in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Act as a strategic partner to HR and Legal leaders, shaping priorities and transformation plans.
• Lead the modernization and integration of enterprise applications for HR and Legal processes.
• Establish a clear portfolio strategy across various technology platforms and applications.
• Drive end-to-end transformation from current-state assessments to future-state design and value realization.
• Build and maintain an integrated roadmap balancing business outcomes, user experience, and operational resilience.

Skills

Experience in enterprise technology

HR & Legal tech domains

Vendor relationship management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Director, HR + Legal Technology & Transformation in Santa Clara, CA. You will drive the technology vision for HR and Legal, partnering with senior leaders to modernize core applications and deliver measurable transformation outcomes.

You will oversee portfolio governance, vendor alignment, and integrated roadmaps balancing business value, user experience, and resilience. This role requires a strategic, executive-facing leader with a focus on results.