Senior Manager, People Operations

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 181,000 - 216,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible PTO

Equity and profit-sharing incentives

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Manager, People Operations to join a leader in the Media space. This role partners closely with senior leadership and production teams to shape people strategy across a global, studio-style environment.

The role blends strategic HR advising with hands-on ownership of employee relations, compensation, compliance, and organizational effectiveness, supporting rapid growth and an exceptional employee experience in a creative, high-collaboration setting.

Qualifications

• 8+ years HR generalist/HRBP experience, with ownership of employee relations, compensation, and compliance.
• Experience shipping at least one video game, console and PC preferred.
• Experience as a strategic advisor in leadership or executive staff meetings.
• Proven ability to lead or manage a small, cross-functional team across recruiting, HR operations, and workplace functions.
• Strong coaching and consulting skills, with the ability to strengthen leaders' judgment.
• Comfortable transitioning between strategic advisory responsibilities and hands-on execution.
• Experience working in a remote environment.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, psychology, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise and coach senior leadership on interpersonal dynamics, organizational design, workforce planning, and performance management.
• Partner with studio leadership and production planning teams to identify workforce and talent implications proactively.
• Manage the People Team across HR, talent acquisition, compensation, employee relations, DEI, and workplace operations in a global context.
• Facilitate organizational change management, ensuring clarity in reporting lines and ownership.
• Oversee compensation strategy and decisions, ensuring fairness and consistency in pay structures as the team evolves.
• Lead employee relations efforts to build trust, support employee well-being, and align practices with company values.
• Ensure compliance by designing, implementing, and auditing workplace policies in line with labor laws.
• Drive actions based on engagement survey results, DEI initiatives, and overall organizational health needs.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Compensation

Compliance

Strategic advisory

People management

Remote work experience

Talent development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Manager, People Operations to join the team of a leader in the Media space. This role will partner closely with senior leadership and production teams to shape people strategy across a global, studio-style environment. The position blends strategic HR advising with hands‑on ownership of employee relations, compensation, compliance, and organizational effectiveness. It is well suited for a people leader who can guide decision‑making, support rapid growth, and help create a strong employee experience in a creative, high‑collaboration setting.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $181,000 – $216,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Advise and coach senior leadership on interpersonal dynamics, organizational design, workforce planning, and performance management
• Partner with studio leadership and production planning teams to identify workforce and talent implications proactively
• Manage the People Team across HR, talent acquisition, compensation, employee relations, DEI, and workplace operations in a global context
• Facilitate organizational change management, ensuring clarity in reporting lines and ownership
• Oversee compensation strategy and decisions, ensuring fairness and consistency in pay structures as the team evolves
• Lead employee relations efforts to build trust, support employee well‑being, and align practices with company values
• Ensure compliance by designing, implementing, and auditing workplace policies in line with labor laws
• Drive actions based on engagement survey results, DEI initiatives, and overall organizational health needs

Qualifications

• 8+ years of HR generalist or HR Business Partner experience, including direct ownership of employee relations, compensation, and compliance
• Experience shipping at least one video game, with console and PC preferred
• Experience as a strategic advisor in leadership or executive staff meetings
• Proven ability to lead or manage a small, cross‑functional team across recruiting, HR operations, and workplace functions
• Strong coaching and consulting skills, with the ability to strengthen leaders' judgment rather than just solve immediate issues
• Comfortable transitioning between strategic advisory responsibilities and hands‑on execution
• Experience working in a remote environment
• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, psychology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible PTO policy
• Supplemental life and disability insurance
• Eligibility for equity and profit‑sharing incentives

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.