Staff People Business Partner

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Holiday coverage

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Staff People Business Partner to serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, translating business priorities into people strategies in a fast-growth environment. This remote role focuses on talent strategy, workforce planning, and employee relations with C-suite influence.

The role requires 10+ years HR, 5–7 years in strategic HRBP, and strong California/federal employment law knowledge. Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience
• 5–7 years as a strategic HRBP/People BP
• Experience advising VP/C-suite in a high-growth tech environment
• Expertise in California and federal employment law
• Strong analytical storytelling to influence executives

Responsibilities

• Advise C-suite and VP-level leaders on talent implications.
• Lead organizational design and workforce planning aligned to goals.
• Identify root causes of organizational challenges and design scalable solutions.
• Coach and develop leadership aligned with company values.
• Navigate complex employee relations and build scalable frameworks.
• Present exec-ready people insights shaping business strategy.
• Mentor within the People team to drive consistency across practices.

Skills

Strategic HRBP experience

Executive coaching

Workforce planning

Employee relations

Analytical storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in organizational development or HR management

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Staff People Business Partner to join the team of a leader in the Legal & Accounting space.

This role will serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, helping translate business priorities into people strategies that support growth and organizational effectiveness. You will advise C-suite and VP-level leaders on talent, structure, and employee relations matters in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. The position is highly cross-functional and will influence leadership decisions, workforce planning, and scalable people practices across the organization.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $125,000 – $150,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to C-suite and VP-level executives, translating business strategy into talent implications.


• Lead organizational design and workforce planning initiatives to align talent with business goals.


• Identify root causes of organizational challenges and build structural solutions.


• Model exceptional coaching and support leadership development aligned with company values.


• Navigate complex employee relations challenges and develop scalable frameworks.


• Present executive-ready people insights that influence business strategy and decision-making.


• Mentor and connect within the People team, driving consistency and quality across practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with 5-7 years as a strategic HRBP/People BP.


• Experience supporting VP and C-level executives in a high-growth tech environment; Series D+ preferred.


• Deep business acumen with the ability to translate complex problems into scalable People solutions.


• Expertise in California and federal employment law, with a strong background in employee relations.


• Exceptional analytical storytelling skills to influence executive decision-making.


• Agility and ownership mentality, thriving in ambiguity and fast-paced environments.


• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in organizational development, business, or HR management is a plus.

Benefits

• Choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and their families.


• Flexible paid time off, sick leave, and disability options.


• 10 US observed holidays and Canadian statutory holidays by province.


• Home office stipend to support remote work.


• 401(k) for US employees and RRSP for Canadian employees.


• Paid parental leave for new parents.


• Local in-person meet-up program to foster team connections.

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.