VP, People Operations

Ladders; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid sick time, vacation, and family‑c

EAP

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a VP, People Operations to lead worldwide HR services, technology, and analytics for a complex international workforce. This role shapes the strategy, partners with executives, and guides governance and vendor relationships across the organization.

You will drive data-driven decisions, optimize service delivery, and oversee HR tech roadmaps, ensuring scalable employee experiences and continuous transformation in a fast-paced Food & Beverages environment in Watsonville, CA.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in HR operations and analytics with global transformation experience.
• 8+ years leading teams and managing external partners.
• Expertise in Workday and HR service delivery platforms.
• Familiar with AI solutions and data-driven HR insights.
• Strong business acumen with ability to influence executives.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for global People Services and HR Technology
• Lead the global people services model and continuous improvement initiatives
• Own HR technology strategy and manage system enhancements
• Oversee People Analytics, ensuring actionable insights for leaders
• Establish governance for project execution and vendor management

Skills

People Operations leadership

HR analytics

Workday

Vendor management

HR technology strategy

Global transformation

Executive influence

Tools

Workday HRIS

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a VP, People Operations to join the team of a leader in the Food & Beverages space.

This leader will shape the global people services strategy, HR technology roadmap, and people analytics function to better serve a complex, international workforce. The role will drive continuous improvement across service delivery, governance, and transformation initiatives while partnering closely with executive leadership and external vendors. This is a highly visible opportunity to influence scalable HR operations, data-driven decision-making, and the employee experience across the organization.

Location: Watsonville, CA - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $250,000 – $300,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for global People Services and HR Technology
• Lead the global people services model and continuous improvement initiatives
• Own HR technology strategy and manage system enhancements
• Oversee People Analytics, ensuring actionable insights for leaders
• Establish governance for project execution and vendor management

Qualifications

• 12+ years in HR operations and people analytics, with global transformation experience
• 8+ years leading teams and managing external partners
• Expertise in Workday and HR service delivery platforms; familiarity with AI solutions preferred
• Strong business acumen with the ability to influence executive leadership
• Experience in designing global processes and service models

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing participation
• Paid sick time, vacation, and family care leave
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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.