People Services Partner, Compliance

Ladders; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 212,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Hybrid work policy

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a People Services Partner, Compliance in Seattle to lead global compliance processes across the employee lifecycle. You will partner with Legal, People Operations, and cross-functional teams to scale controls, documentation, and governance as the business expands into new locations.

The role focuses on reducing risk, bringing clarity to complex requirements, and improving how compliance work is managed across the organization. Hybrid work with in-office presence is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR compliance and governance across multiple countries, including the U.S.
• Proven track record representing People Operations in audits.
• Skilled in preparing and filing government reports.

Responsibilities

• Create and refine onboarding and employee lifecycle processes with People Services.
• Manage the global background check program and vendor partnerships.
• Prepare for compliance obligations related to new locations and regulations in collaboration with Legal.
• Maintain an HR compliance calendar to track global programs and deadlines.
• Streamline and automate compliance processes for ease of navigation.
• Support audits by documenting controls and guiding auditors through processes.
• Collaborate on cross-functional controls, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities.

Skills

HR compliance

Governance

Audits

Communication

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a People Services Partner, Compliance to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This role will focus on building and strengthening global people compliance processes that support a growing, fast-moving organization. The ideal candidate will partner closely with Legal, People Operations, and other cross-functional teams to ensure controls, documentation, and governance practices are ready to scale as the business enters new locations. You will help bring clarity to complex requirements, reduce operational risk, and improve the way compliance work is managed across the employee lifecycle.

Location: Seattle, WA

Compensation: $235,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Create and refine onboarding and employee lifecycle processes with People Services
• Manage the global background check program and vendor partnerships
• Prepare for compliance obligations related to new locations and regulations in collaboration with Legal
• Maintain an HR compliance calendar to track global programs and deadlines
• Streamline and automate compliance processes for ease of navigation
• Support audits by documenting controls and guiding auditors through processes
• Collaborate on cross-functional controls, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities

Qualifications

• Experience in HR compliance and governance across multiple countries, including the U.S.
• Proven track record representing People Operations in audits
• Skilled in preparing and filing government reports
• Strong communication skills adaptable to various audiences
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity in processesQuick decision-making without compromising quality or introducing risk

Benefits

• Visa sponsorship available for qualified candidates
• Hybrid work policy requiring at least 25% in-office presence
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in hiring practices