**Role Overview** As the **Director of Talent, Hiring & People Operations**, you will own how Hadley Designs sources, vets, and closes top global talent, and you will own the broader people system that talent steps into. You will partner with leadership to design the recruiting engine that consistently delivers strong top-of-funnel for every open role, and you will scale the people systems that hold a remote, contractor-centric organization together as it grows toward $100M and beyond. This is a leadership-tier role with 1 direct report (the People Operations Specialist) and end-to-end ownership of the talent and people functions. Your weeks will be heavier on recruiting in the near term, live pipelines, structured interviews, test projects, employer brand, and steady on People Operations throughout (onboarding, performance frameworks, contractor renewal, leadership enablement). **Key Responsibilities** **Talent Acquisition (the #1 outcome of this role):** • Recruiting Pipeline Management: Source candidates across LinkedIn, job boards, freelancer platforms, and referrals; filter applicants for red flags, competency match, and scorecard alignment. • Test Project & Interview Operations: Run test projects, review submissions, conduct first-round group interviews, and manage candidate experience end-to-end. • Sourcing Channel Optimization: Manage and optimize sourcing channels based on performance; build "always hiring" shortlists for recurring high-leverage roles. • Employer Brand & Glassdoor Defense: Monitor and manage Glassdoor reviews, organize team review drives, ask for feedback, flag issues, protect brand rating. • Hiring Metrics & Funnel Reporting: Deliver weekly hiring pipeline reports broken down by channel and role; track funnel performance against KPIs. **People Operations:** • People Systems Leadership: Design and implement systems for engaging, onboarding, and retaining talent, aligned with the company's growth objectives. • Organizational Design and Capacity Planning: Collaborate with leadership to ensure that the organizational structure and workforce planning meet the evolving needs of the business. • Performance and Development Frameworks: Establish performance expectations, evaluation frameworks, and development pathways that drive accountability and growth across the organization. • Talent Experience and Retention: Build a consistent and professional experience for talent that reinforces employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention. • Workforce Insights and Reporting: Provide insights and data-driven recommendations to leadership to guide decision-making and improve workforce effectiveness. • External Partnerships: Partner with external service providers to enhance and support people operations as necessary. How Success Is Measured (two bold sub-headers, each with bullets): **Talent Acquisition KPIs:** • Average time to fill open roles: under 45 days. • Weekly applicant volume per active role: 250+ qualified applicants. • Weekly hiring pipeline report by sourcing channel: 100% completion, on time. • Completed candidate case studies available for review per role per week: 15+. • Glassdoor company rating: maintain 4.5+ average across the year. **People Operations KPIs:** • Successful implementation of people systems that directly support the business's ability to scale. • Strong employee retention rates, with high performance and engagement. • Improved leadership confidence in people systems, talent readiness, and organizational alignment. • Predictable, scalable people operations that contribute to the company's growth and success.

Role Description As the Director of Talent, Hiring & People Operations, you will own how Hadley Designs sources, vets, and closes top global talent, and you will own the broader people system that talent steps into. You will partner with leadership to design the recruiting engine that consistently delivers strong top-of-funnel for every open role, and you will scale the people systems that hold a remote, contractor-centric organization together as it grows toward $100M and beyond. This is a leadership-tier role with 1 direct report (the People Operations Specialist) and end-to-end ownership of the talent and people functions. Your weeks will be heavier on recruiting in the near term, live pipelines, structured interviews, test projects, employer brand, and steady on People Operations throughout (onboarding, performance frameworks, contractor renewal, leadership enablement). Key Responsibilities - Talent Acquisition (the #1 outcome of this role): - Recruiting Pipeline Management: Source candidates across LinkedIn, job boards, freelancer platforms, and referrals; filter applicants for red flags, competency match, and scorecard alignment. - Test Project & Interview Operations: Run test projects, review submissions, conduct first-round group interviews, and manage candidate experience end-to-end. - Sourcing Channel Optimization: Manage and optimize sourcing channels based on performance; build "always hiring" shortlists for recurring high-leverage roles. - Employer Brand & Glassdoor Defense: Monitor and manage Glassdoor reviews, organize team review drives, ask for feedback, flag issues, protect brand rating. - Hiring Metrics & Funnel Reporting: Deliver weekly hiring pipeline reports broken down by channel and role; track funnel performance against KPIs. - People Operations: - People Systems Leadership: Design and implement systems for engaging, onboarding, and retaining talent, aligned with the company's growth objectives. - Organizational Design and Capacity Planning: Collaborate with leadership to ensure that the organizational structure and workforce planning meet the evolving needs of the business. - Performance and Development Frameworks: Establish performance expectations, evaluation frameworks, and development pathways that drive accountability and growth across the organization. - Talent Experience and Retention: Build a consistent and professional experience for talent that reinforces employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention. - Workforce Insights and Reporting: Provide insights and data-driven recommendations to leadership to guide decision-making and improve workforce effectiveness. - External Partnerships: Partner with external service providers to enhance and support people operations as necessary. How Success Is Measured - Talent Acquisition KPIs: - Average time to fill open roles: under 45 days. - Weekly applicant volume per active role: 250+ qualified applicants. - Weekly hiring pipeline report by sourcing channel: 100% completion, on time. - Completed candidate case studies available for review per role per week: 15+. - Glassdoor company rating: maintain 4.5+ average across the year. - People Operations KPIs: - Successful implementation of people systems that directly support the business's ability to scale. - Strong employee retention rates, with high performance and engagement. - Improved leadership confidence in people systems, talent readiness, and organizational alignment. - Predictable, scalable people operations that contribute to the company's growth and success. 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 - 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 Apply Today If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a growing company that’s shaping the future of learning, apply now to join the Hadley Designs team as our Director of People Operations. Help us create a lasting impact on families, educators, and children worldwide. P.S: If you don’t hear from us within four weeks of your application, please consider that as our decision to move forward with other candidates, but we truly appreciate your interest in Hadley Designs.

• Partner with directors, managing directors, and selected senior leaders to provide strategic guidance on talent management, team effectiveness, staff development, and employee experience. • Build trusted relationships with leaders to understand team dynamics, identify opportunities, and proactively address talent needs. • Consult on organizational design, workforce planning, and team structures that align with business priorities. • Help leaders identify capability gaps and recommend development strategies to strengthen team performance. • Coach managers through key talent processes, including hiring, onboarding, performance development, performance improvement, change management, and compensation cycles. • Facilitate leadership development sessions and learning experiences in partnership with other People Team functions. • Serve as the primary People Team partner for assigned client groups, connecting leaders with the appropriate People resources and expertise. • Provide coaching and consultation to leaders navigating performance concerns, employee relations matters, and workplace challenges.

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