Director, Human Resources

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary remote work on Mondays andFr

Flexible working arrangements with in‑

Opportunities for professional HR cert

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Director of Human Resources to guide people strategy in a fast-evolving, hybrid transportation environment. The role partners with business leaders to strengthen compensation, benefits, employee relations, and culture while supporting organizational change and growth in a remote, multi-state context.

This senior position emphasizes collaboration, clear people practices, and strong HR operations across states.

Qualifications

• 11+ years of progressive HR experience across the full employee lifecycle.
• Expertise in compensation strategy and job architecture.
• Experience managing HR staff.
• Proficiency in multi-state HR compliance and employment law.
• SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification preferred or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Talent Director to create a compelling job architecture and compensation strategy.
• Manage the employee benefits strategy, including renewals and broker relationships.
• Use an HRIS or similar system for people data and reporting.
• Coach managers in performance management and difficult conversations.
• Ensure compliance with HR laws across all operational states.
• Support team members through AI-driven change management.
• Lead people strategy and culture in a rapidly evolving hybrid organization.

Skills

HR leadership

Compensation strategy

Employee relations

Change management

Performance management

Culture building

Remote/hybrid teams

Education

SPHR / SHRM-SCP certification

Tools

HRIS system

MS Office

Job description

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

This leadership role will shape the people strategy for a fast-evolving, hybrid organization operating in a complex transportation environment. The Director will partner closely with business leaders to strengthen compensation, benefits, employee relations, and culture while supporting organizational change and growth. This is a highly collaborative role that will help create clear people practices, improve manager effectiveness, and maintain strong HR operations across multiple states.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $155,000 – $165,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Talent Director to create a compelling job architecture and compensation strategy
• Manage the employee benefits strategy, including renewals and broker relationships
• Use an HRIS or similar system for people data and reporting
• Coach managers in performance management and difficult conversations
• Ensure compliance with HR laws across all operational states
• Support team members through AI-driven change management
• Lead people strategy and culture in a rapidly evolving hybrid organization

Qualifications

• 11+ years of progressive HR experience across the full employee lifecycle
• Expertise in compensation strategy and job architecture
• Experience managing HR staff
• Proven track record in employee benefits program ownership
• Strong skills in employee relations and performance management
• In-depth knowledge of employment law and multi-state HR compliance
• SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification preferred or in progress
• Proficiency in managing culture in hybrid or distributed teams
• Experience with organizational complexity and M&A transitions

Benefits

• Voluntary remote work on Mondays and Fridays
• Flexible working arrangements with structured in-office days
• Opportunities for professional development and HR certifications

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.