Director of Talent, Hiring & People Operations

About the Company

Hadley Designs is redefining early education with creativity and purpose. We design screen-free products that parents can trust to help their children learn, grow, and reach their full potential through beautifully designed, developmentally sound tools.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the full recruiting pipeline, including sourcing, vetting, and closing top global talent
  • Run test projects, conduct interviews, and manage the end-to-end candidate experience
  • Optimize sourcing channels and build "always hiring" shortlists for high-leverage roles
  • Manage employer brand and monitor Glassdoor reviews
  • Design and implement scalable people systems for onboarding, engagement, and retention
  • Establish performance expectations, evaluation frameworks, and development pathways
  • Collaborate with leadership on organizational design and capacity planning
  • Provide data-driven workforce insights and reporting

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in People Operations, HR leadership, or a related field
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
  • Proven ability to build scalable systems for talent attraction and retention
  • Experience working with distributed and remote teams
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Experience using data to drive decisions and measure success

Benefits

  • 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
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