head of talent management

Oliver Wyman

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 Oliver Wyman is looking to bring onboard an experienced professional as a Talent Manager (staffing / resource management) to join our IMEA Talent Management Team!
 
 
 
 
 This role is based out of our Doha office.
 
 
 
 
 Job Overview:
 
 
 
 We are looking for an exceptional individual to join the Talent Management (TM) Team for India, Middle East and Africa. This is a highly demanding position in a fast-paced, professional services environment.
 
 
 The IMEA region covers several countries, and this role would be responsible for staffing, developing, retaining and managing the consultant population of 80+ individuals as well as leading on all talent related topics for at least one of the practices.
 
 
 This role is integral to the smooth running of the business.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 Staffing of Projects and Practice Management
 
 
 
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 Independently staff consultants (Associates&ndash;Principals) across IMEA for selected practices (:80+ consultants)
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 Serve as trusted business partner to Industry Heads, Office and Market Leads; secure buy‑in for staffing options and decisions.
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 Run regular meetings with Industry Heads, Office and Market Leads
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 Understand consultant performance, skills and development needs to facilitate a smooth staffing process
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 Understand consultant skills, development goals and preferences in order to drive their personal development through strategic staffing
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 Understand the pipeline of potential projects and be proactive in raising issues and concerns
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 Team and collaborate with other Talent Managers within IMEA and in other regions to find solutions on a wide array of topics (i.e. staffing, business development etc.)
 
 
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 Talent Management
 
 
 
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 Build relationships with consultants and develop a rounded view of their capabilities, professional goals and interests
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 Manage the information and dialogues around wellbeing and work-life balance of consultants
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 Partner with key stakeholders in the business to discuss a wide variety of strategic priorities: practice pyramid and capacity planning, utilization, performance management, overall staffing process, engagement etc.
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 Collaborate with Performance Management to identify training needs of consultants
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 Collaborate with HC Operations on any HC-related topics related to pool of consultants
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 Work closely with the Regional Head of TM to lead or get involved in a variety of Talent projects/initiatives in the IMEA region when the need arises
 
 
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 Performance Management
 
 
 
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 Understand the competency model of consultants and have discussions on ways in which they can improve their toolkit
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 Actively engage in the Mid-Year and Year-End review process working closely with the Performance Management function and participate in review processes
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 Work closely with the Performance Management function, reviewing consultant performance on a weekly basis discussing trends and proposed solutions with the business
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 Partner with career advisors and consultants to develop thoughtful career discussions and plans
 
 
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 Reporting
 
 
 
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 Review and interpret reports (e.g., utilization, staffing, OW Balance) to identify trends and actions
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 Coordinate the production of weekly consultant availability long lists and keep these up to date throughout the week
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 Maintain accurate and timely data in Certinia (resource planning database) with TM Operations support; ensure starter/leaver, training, time‑off and any other data is accurately reflected
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 Contribute to the monthly Timesheet Variance process
 
 
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 Experience Required:
 
 
 
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 Ideal candidates will have a bachelor&rsquo;s degree and 5+ years of relevant professional experience in a fast-paced and dynamic client services business environment, ideally from a Management Consulting or Big 4 Consulting firm
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 Experience balancing ever-changing work demands in a challenging environment with numerous stakeholders to satisfy
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 Proven ability to foster relationships at all levels of the organization
 
 
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 Skills and Attributes:
 
 
 
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 Excellent communication, teaming and organizational skills
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 Ability to provide strategic guidance on any HR related area to the business
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 Ability to create trusted relationships with stakeholders in the business
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 Highly self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse personalities and different cultures
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 Ability to juggle several tasks at once, organize, prioritize and manage own time
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 Flexible attitude, hard-working, be prepared to step outside of job description if needed
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 Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
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 Ability to work with confidential data
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 A team player able to function independently, but collaboratively, in a fast-paced environment
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 An individual known for their enthusiasm, integrity and willingness to &ldquo;roll up their sleeves&rdquo; to get the job done, even the more mundane aspects of the job
 
 
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 Technical Skills:
 
 
 
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 Strong Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook skills.
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 Fluent in English (written and verbal)
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 Experience working with a resource management system highly desirable
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 Proficient with data analysis and reporting
 
 
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 Oliver Wyman is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit oliverwyman.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.
 
 
 Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
 
 
 Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one &ldquo;anchor day&rdquo; per week on which their full team will be together in person.
 
 
 
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Oliver Wyman - Talent Manager (Staffing / Resource Management) - Doha

Handshake

<div>
 
 About Handshake
 
 
 
 Handshake is the career network for the AI economy. 20 million knowledge workers, 1,600 educational institutions, 1 million employers (including 100% of the Fortune 50), and every foundational AI lab trust Handshake to power career discovery, hiring, and upskilling, from freelance AI training gigs to first internships to full-time careers and beyond. This unique value is leading to unparalleled growth; in 2025, we tripled our ARR at scale.
 
 
 
 Why join Handshake now
 
 
 
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 Shape how every career evolves in the AI economy, at global scale, with impact your friends, family and peers can see and feel
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 Work hand-in-hand with world-class AI labs, Fortune 500 partners and the world's top educational institutions
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 Join a team with leadership from Scale AI, Meta, xAI, Notion, Coinbase, and Palantir, among others
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 Build a massive, fast-growing business with billions in revenue
 
 
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 The Role
 
 
 
 As the Head of Talent Acquisition at Handshake, reporting to the Head of People, you will own how we find and hire the people building the career network for the AI economy. This is a dual-mandate role: you'll lead full-cycle recruiting across the business while serving as a strategic advisor to the Growth team that recruits fellows for our HAI (Handshake AI) business. It requires both strategic vision and operational rigor: the ability to shape a talent brand that competes with the best companies in tech, while running a recruiting engine that actually delivers.
 
 
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 Lead the strategy and execution of talent acquisition across Handshake's business functions aligned to our hypergrowth trajectory and long-term hiring goals
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 Build scalable recruiting infrastructure: sourcing strategies, assessment frameworks, offer processes, and team structures that hold up as we scale fast
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 Bring strong program management to talent acquisition: pipelines, headcount plans, and key initiatives are clearly tracked and delivered with precision
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 Partner closely with executive, business, and hiring leaders to provide high-context guidance on hiring strategy, offers, leveling, and org design
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 Lead executive searches for senior and critical roles in close partnership with the VP of People and CEO
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 Serve as a strategic advisor to the HAI Growth team responsible for fueling our fellow engine, sharing frameworks, tooling, and best practices that sharpen how they recruit fellows for the HAI program
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 Build and evolve our employer brand so that the best people in the world know who Handshake is and want to be part of it
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 Own talent acquisition metrics and use the data to drive decisions, not just report them
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 Build and scale a high-performing TA team by developing talent, deploying the right tools, and expanding impact without expanding headcount unnecessarily
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 Coach hiring managers and the broader People team on AI-augmented recruiting and interviewing: you'll help set the standard for what modern, responsible AI use in talent looks like at Handshake
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 Bring big ideas and the hunger to act on them: we have a strong appetite to experiment and rewrite how talent works in the AI economy. We are not looking to do recruiting slightly better than everyone else. We want to change the industry, and we want a talent leader who is genuinely energized by that possibility and will push us toward it
 
 
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 You Have
 
 
 
 
 Must-Haves
 
 
 
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 15+ years in talent acquisition, with 3+ years leading recruiting teams across multiple business functions in a high-growth, VC-backed, or pre-IPO company
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 Proven track record building and scaling recruiting functions in fast-moving environments: you've built systems, not just filled reqs
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 Deep expertise recruiting across both technical and non-technical roles, with strong judgment on leveling, compensation, and candidate quality
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 Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate as a true thought partner to leadership, not just an executor
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 AI fluency that goes beyond curiosity: you have meaningfully changed how you recruit because of AI in sourcing, screening, pipeline analytics, or team productivity; you can speak to it specifically
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 Exceptional communication and presentation skills; you can hold a strategic conversation with a CEO and a detailed operational one with a sourcer in the same afternoon
 
 
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 Bonus Points
 
 
 
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 Experience advising on or building fellowship, research, or academic recruiting programs
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 Familiarity with modern recruiting tech stacks (ATS platforms like Ashby, sourcing tools, AI-powered screening tools)
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 Previous experience at a high-growth AI or tech company
 
 
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 We Offer
 
 
 
 Handshake delivers benefits that help you feel supported and thrive at work and in life.
 
 
 
 The below benefits are for full-time US employees.
 
 
 
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 🎯 Ownership: Equity in a fast-growing company
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 💰 Financial Wellness: 401(k) match, competitive compensation, financial coaching
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 🍼 Family Support: Paid parental leave, fertility benefits, parental coaching
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 💝 Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision, mental health support, $500 wellness stipend
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 📚 Growth: $2,000 learning stipend, ongoing development
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 💻 Office: Internet, commuting, and free lunch/gym in our SF office
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 🏝 Time Off: Flexible PTO, 15 holidays + 2 flex days
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 🤝 Connection: Team outings &amp; referral bonuses
 
 
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 Explore our mission, values, and comprehensive US benefits at joinhandshake.com/careers.
 
 
 Compensation Range: $250K - $280K
 
 
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Head of Talent Acquisition

Kaplan

<div>
 
 Head of HR - Kaplan Professional MENA
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Dubai, United Arab of Emirates
 
 
 
 Working pattern:
 
 Full Time
 
 
 
 Contract Type:
 
 Permanent
 
 
 
 Number of roles:
 
 1
 
 
 
 Salary:
 
 AED 30,000 - AED 35,000 per month
 
 
 We are looking for a Head of HR to join our team.
 
 
 As the Head of Human Resources for Kaplan MENA, you will be a strategic partner to the business leadership, responsible for developing and leading the people agenda to drive the success of the Kaplan Professional business in the Middle East and North Africa.
 
 
 The primary focus will be on the KP MENA business, covering the full spectrum of HR responsibilities. The role will also include a crucial secondary focus: leveraging the expertise and resources of the KP MENA HR team to provide hands-on operational HR support to other Kaplan business units (BUs) operating within the region who do not have the scale to justify their own local HR function.
 
 
 In total, the role involves supporting a growing employee population of more than 100 across the region.
 
 
 This is an excellent opportunity for an expert HR Leader who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader.
 
 
 A detailed job description can be viewed here. If the link does not work for you, please copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: https://tinyurl.com/ypm8mjvk.
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Bring To The Role
 
 
 
 You will be an experienced, hands-on HR leader, adept at balancing the strategic and operational needs of the business across the region. You must possess the requisite skills to navigate complex, multi-jurisdictional employment laws across the MENA region and create an environment where a small, high-impact team can deliver exceptional results.
 
 
 This will include:
 
 
 
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 Proven experience in a HR leadership role, including driving culture, engagement, and people strategy within a multi-site or regional context.
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 Knowledge of MENA labour laws (including UAE and KSA) and demonstrated experience in developing and implementing compliant regional HR policies and programs.
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 Strong understanding of organisational development, talent management, and change management principles in a smaller business context.
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 Expertise in fostering an inclusive workplace culture that respects and leverages the diverse backgrounds of a MENA workforce.
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 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence diverse stakeholders at all levels.
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 Commercial awareness with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of providing market-informed advice.
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 Ability to balance multiple strategic and operational priorities effectively, demonstrating a hands-on approach to ensure seamless service delivery with limited shared resources.
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 Comfortable with learning and adopting new digital tools, including AI-powered platforms, to enhance efficiency and leverage autonomation
 
 
 
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 What We Do
 
 
 
 As a global educational leader, Kaplan operates across diverse sectors, offering expertise in professional development, language training. higher education and test preparation. With a deep understanding of regional needs, we combine global expertise with local insights to deliver transformative, high-quality learning solutions across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
 
 
 We are a dedicated and trusted partner for businesses, governments, and individuals, driving success through tailored learning solutions. Our programs are expertly designed to meet the unique needs of each learner, ensuring meaningful progress at every stage of their journey. With a proven track record, we remain committed to unlocking potential through the transformative power of education.
 
 
 
 How To Apply
 
 
 
 Please apply with CV and cover letter no later than 15th April 2026. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.
 
 
 We appreciate your interest in joining us. After submitting your application, there is no need to send a follow-up email, as all applications are carefully reviewed.
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Head of HR - Kaplan MENA

<div>Head of HR - Kaplan Professional MENA 
Location: Dubai, United Arab of Emirates
Working pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Number of roles: 1
Salary: AED 30,000 - AED 35,000 per month 
We are looking for a Head of HR to join our team. 
As the Head of Human Resources for Kaplan MENA, you will be a strategic partner to the business leadership, responsible for developing and leading the people agenda to drive the success of the Kaplan Professional business in the Middle East and North Africa. 
The primary focus will be on the KP MENA business, covering the full spectrum of HR responsibilities. The role will also include a crucial secondary focus: leveraging the expertise and resources of the KP MENA HR team to provide hands-on operational HR support to other Kaplan business units (BUs) operating within the region who do not have the scale to justify their own local HR function. 
In total, the role involves supporting a growing employee population of more than 100 across the region. 
 
This is an excellent opportunity for an expert HR Leader who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader. 
A detailed job description can be viewed here. If the link does not work for you, please copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: https://tinyurl.com/ypm8mjvk. 
What you&rsquo;ll bring to the role 
 
You will be an experienced, hands-on HR leader, adept at balancing the strategic and operational needs of the business across the region. You must possess the requisite skills to navigate complex, multi-jurisdictional employment laws across the MENA region and create an environment where a small, high-impact team can deliver exceptional results. 
This will include:<ul><li>
Proven experience in a HR leadership role, including driving culture, engagement, and people strategy within a multi-site or regional context.</li><li>
Knowledge of MENA labour laws (including UAE and KSA) and demonstrated experience in developing and implementing compliant regional HR policies and programs.</li><li>
Strong understanding of organisational development, talent management, and change management principles in a smaller business context.</li><li>
Expertise in fostering an inclusive workplace culture that respects and leverages the diverse backgrounds of a MENA workforce.</li><li>
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence diverse stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>
Commercial awareness with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of providing market-informed advice.</li><li>
Ability to balance multiple strategic and operational priorities effectively, demonstrating a hands-on approach to ensure seamless service delivery with limited shared resources.</li><li>
Comfortable with learning and adopting new digital tools, including AI-powered platforms, to enhance efficiency and leverage autonomation</li></ul> 
What we do 
As a global educational leader, Kaplan operates across diverse sectors, offering expertise in professional development, language training. higher education and test preparation. With a deep understanding of regional needs, we combine global expertise with local insights to deliver transformative, high-quality learning solutions across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
We are a dedicated and trusted partner for businesses, governments, and individuals, driving success through tailored learning solutions. Our programs are expertly designed to meet the unique needs of each learner, ensuring meaningful progress at every stage of their journey. With a proven track record, we remain committed to unlocking potential through the transformative power of education. 
How to apply 
Please apply with CV and cover letter no later than 15th April 2026. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist. 
We appreciate your interest in joining us. After submitting your application, there is no need to send a follow-up email, as all applications are carefully reviewed.</div>

Hadley Designs

<div>Urgent Hiring &mdash; 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 Global Head of Talent &amp; People 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&rsquo;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 Global Head of Talent &amp; People Operations, you will be responsible for leading the development of people systems and strategies that enable Hadley Designs to scale and grow. In this role, you will partner with leadership to create the talent systems required to attract, develop, and retain a high-performing workforce. Your focus will be on building scalable, high-performance systems that align with the company&rsquo;s growth objectives and help foster a positive organizational culture.
This position offers a unique opportunity to shape how we build and nurture our team, enabling both the company and our people to succeed. You will play an integral role in supporting our mission by ensuring that Hadley Designs has the right talent and organizational structure to achieve long-term success.
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
People Systems Leadership: Design and implement systems for attracting, engaging, onboarding, and retaining talent, aligned with the company&rsquo;s growth objectives.
</li><li>Organizational Design and Capacity Planning: Collaborate with leadership to ensure that the organizational structure and workforce planning meet the evolving needs of the business.
</li><li>Performance and Development Frameworks: Establish performance expectations, evaluation frameworks, and development pathways that drive accountability and growth across the organization.
</li><li>Talent Experience and Retention: Build a consistent and professional experience for talent that reinforces employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
</li><li>Workforce Insights and Reporting: Provide insights and data-driven recommendations to leadership to guide decision-making and improve workforce effectiveness.
</li><li>External Partnerships: Partner with external service providers to enhance and support people operations as necessary.</li></ul>
How Success Is Measured<ul><li>
Successful implementation of people systems that directly support the business&rsquo;s ability to scale.
</li><li>Strong employee retention rates, with high performance and engagement.
</li><li>Improved leadership confidence in people systems, talent readiness, and organizational alignment.
</li><li>Predictable, scalable people operations that contribute to the company&rsquo;s growth and success.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
 
Who You Are
You are a strategic, results-driven leader with a passion for creating systems that empower teams and enable sustainable growth. You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have a track record of building effective people systems in alignment with business goals.
You Have:<ul><li>
5+ years of experience in People Operations, HR leadership, or a related field, ideally in a fast-growing environment.
</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
</li><li>Proven ability to build scalable systems that attract, develop, and retain talent.
</li><li>Strong experience working with distributed and remote teams.
</li><li>A passion for people development, with the ability to design and implement programs that foster growth, learning, and employee satisfaction.
</li><li>Excellent communication and relationship-building skills at all levels of the organization.
</li><li>A growth mindset and a collaborative approach to solving problems.
</li><li>Experience using data to drive decisions and measure success.</li></ul> 

Benefits 
 
Why You&rsquo;ll Love Working Here<ul><li>
Impact: Your work will directly impact how families experience learning through the Hadley Designs brand.
</li><li>Culture: Join a passionate, mission-driven team that values trust, creativity, and collaboration.
</li><li>Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom of a remote role with flexible working hours.
</li><li>Benefits:
</li><li><ul><li>Remote-first work environment
</li><li>Paid time off and holidays
</li><li>Access to learning resources and professional development
</li><li>Free access to Hadley Designs products
</li><li>Regular interaction with leadership, including the CEO and CMO
</li><li>Stability from a decade as a family-founded, mission-driven brand</li></ul></li></ul>
Apply Today
If you&rsquo;re ready to make a meaningful impact in a growing company that&rsquo;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&rsquo;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.</div>

Global Head of Talent & People Operations

Second Front Systems

<div>Second Front Systems (2F) is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Talent Acquisition to lead and scale our hiring function during a critical phase of company growth. We are a mission-driven defense-technology company operating at the intersection of cutting-edge software and national security, committed to delivering transformative solutions that empower the nation&rsquo;s most critical teams.
At 2F, we combine the agility of a startup with the rigor required to support government and highly regulated environments. In this role, you will own and evolve our end-to-end talent acquisition function&mdash;ensuring we attract, assess, and hire exceptional talent capable of operating in the defense-tech ecosystem. You will serve as a trusted partner to senior leadership, translating business priorities into thoughtful, scalable hiring plans while building durable systems and processes that support long-term growth.
This role is ideal for a hands-on talent leader who understands the defense-tech landscape, has experience hiring for cleared and clearance-eligible roles, and can balance strategic leadership with day-to-day operational excellence and action.
Note: This role requires U.S. citizenship due to government contract requirements. Candidates must reside in one of our approved hiring hubs:<ul><li>
DC / Maryland / Virginia</li><li>
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill, NC</li><li>
Denver / Colorado Springs, CO</li><li>
Dallas / Fort Worth, TX</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
What You&rsquo;ll Do</h2><ul><li>
Own and execute the company-wide talent acquisition strategy aligned to business priorities, growth plans, and budget</li><li>
Serve as a strategic advisor to the executive team and functional leaders on workforce planning, headcount prioritization, and hiring tradeoffs</li><li>
Lead hiring across technical, go-to-market, and G&amp;A roles, with expertise in cleared and clearance-eligible hiring</li><li>
Build and scale recruiting processes, including compliance-driven hiring considerations</li><li>
Own and optimize all TA systems and tooling (ATS, interview workflows, reporting, vendor partnerships)</li><li>
Ensure consistent, high-quality candidate experience from first touch through offer and close</li><li>
Partner closely with the Executive team, hiring managers, and hiring teams to ensure outstanding results</li><li>
Establish clear recruiting metrics and dashboards (time-to-hire, pipeline health, offer acceptance, quality of hire) and use data to drive continuous improvement</li><li>
Develop hiring manager capability through structured interview training, calibration, and ongoing partnership</li><li>
Manage external recruiting partners (RPO, retained search, agencies) as needed, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality outcomes</li><li>
Build hiring strategies specific to our approved job hubs, balancing local market dynamics with remote and hybrid needs</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Skills You&rsquo;ll Bring to Our Team</h2><ul><li>
Ability to translate business strategy into a clear, executable hiring roadmap</li><li>
Strong judgment navigating tradeoffs between speed, quality, and compliance</li><li>
Bias toward action, ownership, and measurable outcomes</li><li>
Exceptional stakeholder management skills with senior leaders and executives</li><li>
Ability and desire to get the job done well</li><li>
Comfort operating in ambiguity while building structure and repeatability</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Preferred Qualifications</h2><ul><li>
8+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including leadership roles</li><li>
Proven experience hiring for cleared or clearance-eligible roles within defense, aerospace, gov-tech, or adjacent regulated industries</li><li>
Experience owning and scaling recruiting systems and infrastructure (ATS, tooling, analytics)</li><li>
Track record of partnering closely with executive leadership and functional heads</li><li>
Experience managing vendors, agencies, or RPO partners</li><li>
Startup or high-growth company experience strongly preferred</li></ul>
Our Talent Tech Stack:
<ul><li>Ashby
</li><li>Linkedin Recruiter
</li><li>Complete All in One Compensation
</li></ul>The expected base salary range for this role is $200,000-$225,000. Final compensation will be based on factors such as experience, skills, level, and geographic location. This role may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and equity grants as part of the total compensation package.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Success at 2F Looks Like:</h2><ul><li>
Viewing obstacles as opportunities for growth</li><li>
Having a bias toward action and tangible, measurable results</li><li>
Striving to be both compassionate and direct with your feedback</li><li>
Being team- and mission-oriented
</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Perks &amp; Benefits</h2>
This role is full-time As a public benefit corporation, we&rsquo;re a team of purpose-driven trailblazers transforming the future of U.S. national security. We hire the best to do their best and, as such, we are committed to providing the perks and benefits you need to be successful&mdash;both in- and outside the workplace.
We offer you:<ul><li>
Competitive Salary</li><li>
100% Healthcare, vision and dental coverage</li><li>
401(k) + 3% company contribution</li><li>
Equity incentive plan</li><li>
Tech + office supplies stipend</li><li>
Annual professional development stipend</li><li>
Flexible paid time off + federal holidays off</li><li>
Parental leave</li><li>
Work from anywhere</li><li>
Referral Bonus</li></ul>
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Who We Are</h2>
Second Front Systems (2F) is a public-benefit software company powering software for the free world. We eliminate the friction that slows innovation, enabling faster, more secure development and deployment of software across government and regulated networks. Built by national security veterans and backed by top-tier venture capital, our platform is trusted by the world&rsquo;s leading organizations to cut deployment timelines from years to weeks. We move fast, solve hard problems, and deliver trusted capabilities where they&rsquo;re needed most. Our work strengthens global security and gives the United States and its allies a lasting competitive advantage. Learn more at secondfront.com.
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