Head of People Systems and Contractor Operations
Hadley DesignsSouth Africa
Posted May 20, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
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.
Job Description
Hadley Designs is seeking a Head of People Systems and Contractor Operations to build scalable people systems, empower teams, and cultivate a culture that supports personal and professional growth. As a fast-growing, family-founded brand, we are on a mission to make learning meaningful for families around the world.
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 that attract, develop, and retain talent
- Strong experience working with distributed and remote teams
- 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