HR for companies who care.
Ladder is a full-service human resources consultancy focused on providing companies like yours with the tools you need to build a great workplace.
Your friendly neighborhood consultants
Therese Van Es
Founder/COO
Therese brings more than 25 years of experience helping organizations strengthen their people practices and support business growth. She focuses on guiding Ladder HR's strategic direction, building partnerships, and ensuring clients have access to practical, people-focused solutions. Outside of work, Therese is a self-proclaimed nutrition nut who loves all things health and wellness.
Heather Streutker
Office Operations Manager
Heather plays a key role in finance and operations, keeping everything running like a well-oiled machine. With a strong eye for detail and organization, she helps keep the team on track. Her sense of humour is a daily highlight around the office—especially after her morning cup of tea.
Ian Waller CHRP
HR Consultant
Ian’s career spans over 35 years, showcasing his expertise in business operations and human resources. He has a CHRP designation and is passionate about helping others achieve their goals. Outside of work, Ian volunteers at the London Food Bank and cherishes time with his family.
Marcie Pridding CHRL
HR Consultant
​Marcie has 15+ years of HR experience and has a CHRL designation. She enjoys solving business problems, meeting employee needs and creating healthy work cultures. Outside of work, she likes exploring new places and spending time with her family, friends and her dog Chief.
Katie Wong CHRP
HR Consultant
Katie has worked in HR for over 14 years in various industries, including the public sector, health research, non-profit, engineering and technology. She is passionate about helping people to fulfill their potential to live a value-driven and purposeful life, and helping organizations create and maintain a culture that allows employees to thrive in that way. In her spare time, she enjoys an active and healthy lifestyle outdoors, reading books and traveling.
Allison Wilson CHRL
HR Consultant/
Career Coach
Allison brings passion, creativity, and leadership to her clients. She has close to 20 years of experience in HR. She has held roles as a Business Partner, Consultant and Director. Allison holds her CHRL, and is also a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Yoga Teacher, and Certified Yoga Therapist.
Rebecca Coleman CCMP
HR Consultant
Rebecca is an HR and talent strategy professional with 15+ years of experience supporting recruitment, workforce planning, and people operations. She specializes in leadership hiring and hard-to-fill roles, partnering with organizations to build strong teams and practical HR foundations that support growth.
Brian Rowland Q.MED
Workplace Investigator & Mediator
Brian brings 30 years of experience in leadership, strategy, and change management. He is known for his practical, thoughtful approach and for helping teams work through challenges with clarity and confidence. As a Certified Insights™ Practitioner, he values tools that build self-awareness and strengthen teamwork.
Trish Gill
HR Consultant
With 15+ years of experience focusing on employee & manager coaching in addition to recruitment, Trish has steered many people in the direction of the goals they wished to achieve.
Jennifer Lawrence CHRP/PLP
Certified Payroll Specialist/
HR Consultant
With over 10 years of experience, Jennifer has become skilled with ADP, Ceridian, Payworks and full cycle payroll with Sage 300 ERP. Her interests include puzzles, dancing and spending time with her friends and family.
Aline Scott
Sr. Bookkeeper
​With over 20 years of experience, Aline has become a dedicated and meticulous bookkeeper. She enjoys reconciliations and is known for her precision and client-first approach. When she’s not crunching numbers, Aline enjoys reading, camping and playing with her grandchildren.
Anna Aceto-Guerin CHRL
Growth & Client Development Consultant
Anna helps business owners identify people, leadership, and organizational challenges before they become barriers to growth. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience as an entrepreneur, HR executive, and business advisor, Anna works closely with clients to understand their goals and connect them with practical HR solutions that support business success.
Our services
Leading an organization is hard work. We partner with you to create a tailored approach to managing your people with care, compassion and compliance. Let's grow together.
Transactional HR
Trust us to handle the fundamental HR tasks with precision and efficiency. From policies and compensation to tricky employee situations, we've got your back.
Culture Hub
Cultivate a vibrant workplace! We offer innovative tools and strategies to strengthen employee engagement, foster collaboration, and drive your company's long-term success.
Career Transition
We empower individuals and organizations by providing guidance and resources to navigate career changes, ensuring a smooth transition and a brighter professional future.
HR Subscription
Equip your organization with a dedicated team of experts, ensuring you have access to comprehensive HR support when you need it most.
Our trusted approach
Compliance
We understand the intricate landscape of HR regulations. With meticulous attention to detail, we ensure that your practices are not just aligned with the law but also serve as a model for responsibility within your industry.
Compassion
Compassion guides our every interaction. We empathize with your challenges, ensuring that we not only address immediate issues but also pave the way for a brighter, more inclusive future, where people thrive and organizations flourish.
Care
We prioritize understanding your unique needs, fostering a supportive environment, and delivering tailored solutions that genuinely reflect our commitment to your organization's success.
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