About the job
Immediate Opening — Applications will be reviewed continuously. Selection process may span up to 4 weeks, but we highly encourage early applicants.
Are You Ready to Inspire a Growing Team and Help Shape Our Future?
At Hadley Designs, we hold the belief that learning should be a delightful, engaging, and screen-free experience. Countless parents and educators trust our beautifully crafted, developmentally appropriate educational tools to help children flourish. As a rapidly expanding, family-owned brand, we are dedicated to enriching the learning journey for families globally.
We are looking for a Director of Global Talent Operations to join our dedicated team and establish the systems that will propel our next stage of growth. If you have a strong passion for developing scalable people systems, empowering teams, and nurturing a culture that promotes both personal and professional development, this position provides a unique chance for you to make a substantial impact.
About Hadley Designs
Hadley Designs is transforming early education through creativity and intention. Each product we produce is hand-drawn and teacher-designed, meticulously crafted to foster confidence and connection. Our screen-free tools are designed to make learning enjoyable and meaningful, encouraging curiosity and creativity in children.
Our Mission:
We create screen-free products that parents can rely on to aid their children in learning, growing, and realizing their full potential. Our beautifully crafted, developmentally sound tools replace distractions with connections, curiosity, and authentic learning.
Our Vision:
We aspire to establish the most trusted children’s brand worldwide, present in millions of homes, revolutionizing how families learn, connect, and grow. Our products will be so widely embraced that generations of children will learn from them and choose them for their own families.
Position Overview
As the Director of Global Talent Operations, you will spearhead the creation of people systems and strategies that empower Hadley Designs to scale and thrive. In this capacity, you will collaborate with leadership to develop the talent frameworks necessary for attracting, cultivating, and retaining a high-performing workforce. Your main focus will be on constructing scalable, high-performance systems that align with our growth objectives and nurture a positive organizational culture.
This role presents an exceptional opportunity to influence how we build and support our team, ensuring the success of both the organization and its individuals. You will play a crucial role in fulfilling our mission by ensuring that Hadley Designs has the right talent and organizational structure to achieve enduring success.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership in People Systems: Design and implement robust people systems that foster growth and efficiency.
- Talent Acquisition: Develop strategies to attract top talent that aligns with our mission and values.
- Culture Development: Cultivate a vibrant organizational culture that supports employee engagement and professional growth.
- Performance Management: Establish performance metrics that drive accountability and elevate team performance.

