Director, Human Resources

Ladders; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 239,000 - 281,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive exposure

Strategic initiatives

Growth opportunities

HRIS & comp programs

L&D focus

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Director of Human Resources in Redwood City, CA, to partner with executive leadership and shape people practices that drive business performance.

The role spans employee relations, policy execution, learning and development, HR program administration, and compensation strategy. It also involves HRIS improvements and driving engagement across the organization.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or higher in HR or related field.
• 10+ years HR management experience.
• Experience developing and administering HR programs.
• Pharmaceutical industry background preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support leadership with comprehensive HR services and strategic guidance.
• Execute the learning and development plan with senior HR leadership.
• Promote awareness and participation in HR initiatives across the employee population.
• Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures.
• Manage conflict resolution and employee relations matters.
• Contribute to HRIS improvements and compensation-related initiatives.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Policy development

Strategic partnering

Communication skills

Learning & development

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

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

This leader will serve as a strategic HR partner across the organization, supporting executive stakeholders and helping shape people practices that enable business performance. The role will have broad ownership across employee relations, HR policy execution, learning and development, and HR program administration. It will also contribute to compensation strategy and HRIS improvements while helping drive employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.

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

Compensation: $238,900 – $281,100 annually

Responsibilities

• Support leadership with comprehensive HR services and strategic guidance
• Execute the learning and development plan in collaboration with senior HR leadership
• Promote awareness and participation in HR initiatives across the employee population
• Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures
• Manage conflict resolution and employee relations matters
• Contribute to HRIS improvements and compensation-related initiatives

Qualifications

• BA or higher in a related field
• 10+ years of HR management experience
• Experience developing and administering HR programs
• Pharmaceutical industry background with drug development knowledge
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

• Opportunity to work closely with the executive team
• Engagement in strategic organizational initiatives
• Broad scope of HR responsibilities facilitating professional growth
• Contribution to HRIS improvements and compensation strategies
• Focus on learning and development initiatives

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.