Human Resources Business Partner (Remote)

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Generous time-off policy.

Retirement plan contributions.

Voluntary employee benefits.

Job summary

Ladders is seeking an Human Resources Business Partner (Remote) to drive strategic HR initiatives across the organization, including workforce planning, leadership development, and talent programs to support commercial readiness.

The role partners with European employees to ensure global consistency while respecting local requirements, with a strong focus on employee relations and compliance. Remote-based, with international responsibilities in biotech/pharma contexts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 15+ years relevant HR/OD/TP experience.
• 10+ years in HR, Talent Management, or Organizational Development.
• Experience in commercial biotech/pharma/life sciences, esp. during rapid scale-up.
• Ability to manage global HR programs balancing local compliance.
• Experience with DISC or similar assessments.

Responsibilities

• Align talent strategies with business objectives through workforce planning and employee development initiatives.
• Advise on employee relations, ensuring compliance with employment laws and best practices.
• Design and deliver leadership development programs and team initiatives to enhance effectiveness.
• Serve as the HR partner for European employees, ensuring alignment with global standards.
• Lead key HR programs focusing on performance management and talent reviews.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure workforce readiness for commercial strategies.

Skills

Workforce planning

Leadership development

Employee relations

Global HR programs

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree with 15 years

Master's degree with 12 years

PhD with 8 years

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (Remote) to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space.

This role will serve as a strategic people partner across the organization, with a strong focus on workforce planning, leadership development, and talent programs that support commercial readiness. You will work closely with business leaders to align HR strategy with organizational goals while strengthening employee relations and compliance practices. The position also has a meaningful international dimension, partnering with European employees and helping ensure global consistency balanced with local requirements.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $180,000 – $220,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Align talent strategies with business objectives through workforce planning and employee development initiatives.
• Advise on employee relations, ensuring compliance with employment laws and best practices.
• Design and deliver leadership development programs and team initiatives to enhance effectiveness.
• Serve as the HR partner for European employees, ensuring alignment with global standards.
• Lead key HR programs focusing on performance management and talent reviews.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure workforce readiness for commercial strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 15 years of relevant experience, Master's degree with 12 years of relevant experience, or PhD with 8 years of relevant experience.
• 10+ years of experience in Human Resources, Talent Management, or Organizational Development.
• Experience in commercial biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences environments, especially during rapid scale-up.
• Capability to manage global HR programs while balancing local compliance.
• Experience with DISC training or related assessment tools.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous time-off policy.
• Retirement plan contributions.
• Voluntary employee benefits.

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.