Hadley Designs

Education

HeadofPeopleSystemsandContractorOperations

Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada; Canada FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Head of People Systems and Contractor Operations at Hadley Designs. Skills: People Systems, Contractor Operations, Talent Management, Organizational Development. Design and implement systems for attracting talent. Design and implement systems for engaging talent”

What You'll Achieve.

Successful implementation of people systems; Support business scale; High employee retention rates; High performance and engagement; Improved leadership confidence in people systems; Improved talent readiness; Improved organizational alignment; Predictable, scalable people operations; Contribute to company growth and success

Industry & Context.

Education

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

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 that attract, develop, and retain talent, Experience working with distributed and remote teams, Experience using data to drive decisions and measure success

Nice to Have

Experience in a fast-growing environment

What You'll Do.

Design and implement systems for attracting talent

Design and implement systems for engaging talent

Design and implement systems for onboarding talent

Design and implement systems for retaining talent

Collaborate with leadership on organizational design

Collaborate with leadership on workforce planning

Establish performance expectations

Establish evaluation frameworks

Establish development pathways

Build a consistent talent experience

Provide workforce insights and reporting

Partner with external service providers

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with leadership to create talent systems; Collaborate with leadership on organizational design and workforce planning; Build relationships at all levels of the organization

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills; Relationship-building skills

Full Job Description

### 🚨 Urgent Hiring — Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The selection process may take up to 4 weeks, but early applicants are strongly encouraged. ### **Ready to Empower a Growing Team and Shape Our Future?** At Hadley Designs, we believe that learning should be enjoyable, engaging, and screen-free. Millions of parents and teachers trust our beautifully designed, developmentally aligned educational tools to help children grow and thrive. As a fast-growing, family-founded brand, we are on a mission to make learning meaningful for families around the world. We are seeking a **Head of People Systems and Contractor Operations** to join our team and build the systems that will drive our next phase of growth. If you are passionate about creating scalable people systems, empowering teams, and cultivating a culture that supports both personal and professional growth, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact. ### **About Hadley Designs** Hadley Designs is redefining early education with creativity and purpose. Every product we create is hand-drawn and teacher-designed, crafted with care to build confidence and connection. Our screen-free tools help families and teachers make learning fun and meaningful, nurturing curiosity and creativity in children. **Our Mission:** We design screen-free products that parents can trust to help their children learn, grow, and reach their full potential. We create beautifully designed, developmentally sound tools that replace noise and distraction with connection, curiosity, and real learning. **Our Vision:** We aim to build the most trusted children’s brand in the world, present in millions of homes, reshaping how families learn, connect, and grow. Our products will be so widely used and passed down that generations of children will grow up learning from them and choose them again for their own families. ### **Role Overview** As the **Head of People Systems and Contractor Operations** you will be respo

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