Global ER Strategy Director

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

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.