Director, Human Resources

Ladders; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Professional development

Employee engagement initiatives

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Director, Human Resources to join a prominent Finance & Insurance leader in Boston. This strategic, hands-on partner will support roughly 110 employees across the full lifecycle, shaping people practices and the employee experience while ensuring compliant, scalable HR programs.

You will advise leaders, develop policies, oversee recruiting, onboarding, offboarding, compensation and benefits, and design training and engagement initiatives in a collaborative, growth‑minded

Qualifications

• 10+ years of HR experience, preferably in financial services
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations
• Excellent interpersonal skills with professionalism and attention to detail
• Motivated self-starter with strong organizational skills
• Team player with a positive attitude and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for ~110 employees, managing day-to-day HR functions
• Act as an HR Business Partner to the leadership team, advising on people-related decisions
• Develop and maintain HR policies that align with business goals and ensure legal compliance
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding
• Oversee compensation and benefits administration, utilizing HRIS functions
• Design and deliver training programs that support cultural and business objectives
• Plan and execute employee events and initiatives to foster a collaborative environment
• Monitor employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent resolutions

Skills

HR leadership

Talent management

Employee relations

HRIS

Workday

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

Workday

MS Excel

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Human Resources to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space.

This leadership role will serve as a strategic and hands‑on partner to the business, supporting approximately 110 employees across the full employee lifecycle. The position will play a key role in shaping people practices, strengthening employee experience, and guiding leaders on HR decisions that support growth and compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys balancing day‑to‑day support with broader organizational impact in a collaborative, employee‑focused environment.

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

Compensation: $200,000 – $225,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for approximately 110 employees, managing day‑to‑day HR functions


• Act as an HR Business Partner to the leadership team, advising on people‑related decisions


• Develop and maintain HR policies that align with business goals and ensure legal compliance


• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding


• Oversee compensation and benefits administration, utilizing HRIS functions


• Design and deliver training programs that support cultural and business objectives


• Plan and execute employee events and initiatives to foster a collaborative environment


• Monitor employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent resolutions

Qualifications

• 10 years of HR experience, preferably in financial services


• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations


• Excellent interpersonal skills with professionalism and attention to detail


• Motivated self‑starter with strong organizational skills


• Team player with a positive attitude and problem‑solving abilities


• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities


• Hands‑on experience with HR systems, especially Workday, is a plus


• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel for data management


• Experience planning employee engagement and culture‑building initiatives


• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule with required in‑office days


• Opportunities for professional development and training


• Engagement initiatives that promote a collaborative culture


• Supportive work environment focused on employee connection

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.