Ready to help build a team that changes how children learn

At Hadley Designs, we believe learning should be fun, engaging, and full of heart. Our products help families trade screen time for connection and creativity, and that mission starts with the people we hire. We're looking for a driven Hiring Operations Lead who can help us find, attract, and hire exceptional talent that shares our purpose.

About Hadley Designs

Hadley Designs is a family-founded, female-led brand that's redefining early education through creativity, beauty, and connection. We design screen-free learning tools that spark curiosity and confidence in children while giving parents peace of mind. Every product we make helps families rediscover the joy of learning together. That same passion drives our internal culture, we believe great companies are built by people who care deeply about their craft, their team, and the families we serve.

About The Role

As our Hiring Operations Lead, you'll own the entire recruiting engine, from sourcing and screening to onboarding and employer branding. You'll create a clean, efficient hiring system that delivers top-tier candidates quickly and keeps the experience positive at every step.

Your Core Focus

Build, optimize, and run our full-stack hiring system, including scorecards, test projects, and interview flows
Own every stage of the recruiting process across all departments
Deliver weekly hiring pipeline reports that highlight performance and bottlenecks
Protect and strengthen Hadley's employer brand on platforms like Glassdoor and LinkedIn

What You'll Do

Write, post, and manage compelling job listings that attract A-players
Proactively source candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, freelancer platforms, and referrals
Filter applicants for capability, culture fit, and scorecard alignment
Run test projects, review submissions, and conduct first-round interviews
Manage the candidate experience from first touch through offer
Keep hiring systems (ClickUp, ATS) organized and up-to-date
Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and team members
Maintain onboarding checklists and ensure every new hire has a smooth start
Track and report weekly funnel metrics across all open roles
Manage and respond to Glassdoor reviews, maintaining a 4.5+ rating
Continuously refine sourcing strategies and test project frameworks

How Success Is Measured

Average time to fill roles under 45 days
Weekly applicant volume of at least 250 per active role
100% completion rate on weekly hiring pipeline reports
Consistent 4.5+ Glassdoor rating
Minimum of 15 completed test projects reviewed per week

Who You Are

You're resourceful, fast, and outcome-driven. You know how to fill a pipeline without relying on inbound flow and you take pride in running a tight, data-driven process. You're a straight shooter who spots red flags early and communicates clearly. You build trust through accountability, not talk.

Requirements

3-5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience (bonus if in remote or e-commerce orgs)

Proven success hiring for marketing, ops, Amazon, product, and leadership roles

Experience running structured interviews and test projects

Skilled with LinkedIn Recruiter, Workable, and other sourcing tools

Confident managing systems in ClickUp, Notion, or lightweight ATS platforms

Strong written communicationyou know how to write posts that convert

Comfortable managing 5-10 active roles at once without dropping quality

Deep understanding of candidate psychology and brand reputation management

Self-managed and highly accountable; you fix what's broken without being told

Benefits

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Hadley Designs, you'll do meaningful work that helps families everywhere rediscover the joy of real learning. We're a remote-first team built on trust, creativity, and autonomy. You'll have the freedom to own your schedule and the space to grow your skills. Expect:

A remote-first environment built on accountability and flexibility
Paid time off and holidays
Access to ongoing learning and professional development
Free Hadley Designs products for your family
Regular collaboration with leadership, including the founders
A supportive, mission-driven culture that values excellence and integrity

Hadley Designs is a small but mighty team that believes in balancing high standards with heart. We care deeply about what we do and who we do it with.

APPLY TODAY

Apply today and help us make learning fun, engaging, and screen-free for families everywhere.

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