Head of HR

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real ownership of performance and []

Direct access to executive leadership

Tech-forward environment

Open communication and feedback

Professional growth and team Empower

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Head of HR to own core people programs with a strong focus on performance management, total rewards, and compliance, partnering with executive leadership to scale HR processes in a fast-paced, tech-forward environment.

Location: Remote - US-based candidates only. Compensation: $120,000 – $150,000 annually. This role balances strategic judgment with hands-on execution and leads a growing HR team.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of HR leadership experience, with emphasis on performance management and total rewards.
• Proven track record owning the full performance cycle for organizations with 150+ employees.
• Experience in compensation and benefits management and defending compensation decisions to executives.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state HR compliance.
• Ability to design and implement scalable people systems.
• Experience scaling organizations and mentoring teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end performance management cycle, including design, execution, and retrospectives.
• Manage total rewards, including compensation band design and benefits renewals.
• Ensure compliance with HR regulations, including multi-state registration and I-9 processes.
• Prepare managers for effective performance conversations and calibration processes.
• Identify and implement automation and tooling to streamline HR processes and improve efficiency.
• Lead a team of HR professionals, setting decision rights and fostering their growth.

Skills

HR leadership

Performance management

Total rewards

Compliance

People systems

Team mentoring

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Head of HR to join the team of a leader in the Media space.

This role will own the company’s core people programs with a strong focus on performance management, total rewards, and compliance. You will partner closely with executive leadership to shape practical HR processes that scale with the business while supporting managers and employees across the organization. The ideal candidate brings a balance of strategic judgment and hands‑on execution, with the ability to build durable systems in a fast‑moving, tech‑forward environment.

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

Compensation: $120,000 – $150,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end performance management cycle, including design, execution, and retrospectives.
• Manage total rewards, including compensation band design and benefits renewals.
• Ensure compliance with HR regulations, including multi-state registration and I-9 processes.
• Prepare managers for effective performance conversations and calibration processes.
• Identify and implement automation and tooling to streamline HR processes and improve efficiency.
• Lead a team of HR professionals, setting decision rights and fostering their growth.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in HR leadership roles, particularly in performance management and total rewards.
• Proven track record of owning the full performance cycle for organizations of 150+ employees.
• Experience in compensation and benefits management, including defending compensation decisions to executives.
• Strong understanding of HR compliance across multiple states, with a history of clearing backlogs.
• Demonstrated ability to build and implement people systems that endure beyond initial implementation.
• Experience scaling organizations in terms of headcount or revenue, with insights into common pitfalls during growth.
• Proven ability to mentor and empower teams to achieve exceptional results.

Benefits

• Real ownership of performance and compliance responsibilities.
• Direct access to executive leadership for decision‑making.
• A tech‑forward environment that emphasizes efficiency and innovation.
• Supportive leadership that encourages open communication and feedback.
• Opportunities for professional growth and team empowerment.

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.