VP, People Innovation & Performance: Growth Leader

Ladders; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with match

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Identity protection

Job summary

Ladders in Needham, MA seeks a Vice President, Human Resources, People Innovation & Performance to shape the people agenda for a dynamic consumer products organization, partnering with senior leaders to translate business priorities into talent, culture, and organization strategies.

The role drives leadership development, succession planning, performance management, and organizational design to support growth, agility, and accountability, while championing an employee experience that attracts,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Accredited Coaching Certification.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in HR, with 5 years in a senior executive role
• Proven track record in building and leading high-performing teams across diverse cultures
• Strong business acumen to align people strategies with business goals
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing skills
• Experience with digital HR tools and data-driven practices
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and drive outcomes in a dynamic environment

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to define and deliver a people strategy that accelerates business outcomes
• Drive talent strategies to build high-performing, resilient teams
• Serve as a culture catalyst, embedding the organization’s values into daily experiences
• Design and implement performance frameworks that enhance accountability and agility
• Shape talent development and succession strategies to strengthen leadership capabilities
• Lead organizational design initiatives to align structure with strategy
• Champion a differentiated team member experience tailored to product and engineering talent

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Ladders in Needham, MA seeks a Vice President, Human Resources, People Innovation & Performance to shape the people agenda for a dynamic consumer products organization, partnering with senior leaders to translate business priorities into talent, culture, and organization strategies.

The role drives leadership development, succession planning, performance management, and organizational design to support growth, agility, and accountability, while championing an employee experience that attracts,