Global Head of Talent & People Operations

Hadley Designs

Job Overview

Location

Remote

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Arrangement

Remote

Sector

Human Resources & Recruitment

Experience Level

Executive (12+ years)

Application Deadline

April 29, 2026

About the Company

Hadley Designs is a family-founded, female-led brand dedicated to transforming early education through creativity, beauty, and connection. With over a decade of operation and an impressive growth trajectory towards nine-figure revenue, the company is redefining how children learn.

Their mission is to make learning enjoyable, beautiful, and meaningful through screen-free educational tools. Each product is meticulously hand-illustrated by a mom and former teacher, ensuring developmental soundness and fostering curiosity, confidence, and joy in children. Millions of parents and teachers trust Hadley Designs to create joyful, screen-free learning environments.

As a remote-first company, Hadley Designs fosters a culture built on trust, creativity, and autonomy. They are seeking purpose-driven individuals eager to contribute their talents to making a lasting impact on families worldwide.

Job Description

Hadley Designs is seeking a strategic and results-driven Global Head of Talent & People Operations to lead the development and implementation of robust people systems. This pivotal role is designed to empower a growing team and shape the future of our organization, ensuring we have the talent and structures to support our next phase of expansion.

In this position, you will partner closely with leadership to architect scalable talent systems for attracting, developing, and retaining a high-performing workforce. Your focus will be on building efficient, high-performance systems that align with the company’s growth objectives and cultivate a positive, supportive organizational culture.

This is a unique opportunity to significantly influence how we build and nurture our team, driving success for both the company and its employees. You will play an integral role in supporting our mission by ensuring Hadley Designs possesses the optimal talent and organizational framework for sustained long-term success.

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Required Skills

Talent AcquisitionPeople OperationsHR LeadershipOrganizational DesignPerformance ManagementEmployee EngagementOnboardingRetention StrategiesWorkforce PlanningHR AnalyticsRemote Team Management

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement systems for attracting, engaging, onboarding, and retaining talent, aligned with the company’s growth objectives.
Collaborate with leadership to ensure that the organizational structure and workforce planning meet the evolving needs of the business.
Establish performance expectations, evaluation frameworks, and development pathways that drive accountability and growth across the organization.
Build a consistent and professional experience for talent that reinforces employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
Provide insights and data-driven recommendations to leadership to guide decision-making and improve workforce effectiveness.
Partner with external service providers to enhance and support people operations as necessary.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in People Operations, HR leadership, or a related field, ideally in a fast-growing environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
Proven ability to build scalable systems that attract, develop, and retain talent.
Strong experience working with distributed and remote teams.
A passion for people development, with the ability to design and implement programs that foster growth, learning, and employee satisfaction.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills at all levels of the organization.
A growth mindset and a collaborative approach to solving problems.
Experience using data to drive decisions and measure success.

Benefits & Perks

Remote-first work environment
Paid time off and holidays
Access to learning resources and professional development
Free access to Hadley Designs products
Regular interaction with leadership, including the CEO and CMO
Stability from a decade as a family-founded, mission-driven brand

How to Apply

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

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The global talent acquisition landscape is rapidly evolving, with a growing emphasis on strategic people operations to fuel organizational expansion. This role is pivotal in architecting the human capital infrastructure necessary for Hadley Designs' ambitious growth trajectory. Key technical competencies include developing scalable talent acquisition funnels, implementing robust performance management frameworks, and leveraging HR analytics for strategic workforce planning. The impact of this position extends to driving significant improvements in business ROI through optimized talent acquisition and retention, enabling leadership to scale effectively and fostering a culture of continuous development and high performance.