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 27, 2026

About the Company

Hadley Designs is a family-founded, female-led brand dedicated to redefining early education through creativity, beauty, and connection. With over a decade of operation and significant revenue growth, the company is on a trajectory towards even greater expansion. Their core mission is to make learning fun, beautiful, and meaningful again by providing screen-free educational tools that foster curiosity, confidence, and joy in children, while offering parents peace of mind.

The company believes that exceptional design enhances the learning experience. Every product, from educational posters to workbooks, is meticulously hand-illustrated by a mom and former teacher, ensuring developmental soundness and understanding of how children learn best. Millions of parents and teachers now trust Hadley Designs, transforming homes and classrooms into vibrant, screen-free learning environments.

Hadley Designs operates as a remote-first organization, built on principles of 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 visionary Global Head of Talent & People Operations to lead the development and implementation of robust people systems. This pivotal role is designed to empower our growing team and shape the future of our organization.

In this capacity, you will be instrumental in creating scalable talent strategies that attract, develop, and retain a high-performing global workforce. Your focus will be on building efficient, high-performance systems that align with our ambitious growth objectives and foster 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 our employees. You will play an integral role in supporting our mission to make learning meaningful for families worldwide by ensuring Hadley Designs has the optimal talent and organizational structure for long-term achievement.

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Required Skills

Talent AcquisitionPeople OperationsHR LeadershipOrganizational DesignCapacity PlanningPerformance ManagementEmployee EngagementOnboardingRetentionWorkforce PlanningRemote TeamsData-driven Decision Making

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 and people operations landscape is rapidly evolving, demanding strategic leadership to navigate complex organizational growth. This role requires expertise in talent acquisition, employee engagement, onboarding, and retention systems, all crucial for scaling a dynamic business. Key technical keywords include organizational design, capacity planning, performance management frameworks, and workforce analytics. The impact of this position is significant, directly influencing business ROI through optimized talent strategies and leadership scale, ensuring the company's sustained growth and competitive advantage in the global market.