Head of Talent

🚀 About PermitFlow

PermitFlow is redefining how America builds. Pre-construction remains one of the most broken and manual parts of the $1.6T construction industry, causing massive delays, wasted capital, and lost opportunity across the built world. Our AI workforce delivers unprecedented speed, accuracy, and visibility to pre-construction — accelerating housing development, enabling clean-energy projects, and driving economic growth in communities nationwide. To date, we’ve powered over $20B in real estate development, helping builders and contractors move faster, reduce risk, and scale with confidence.

We’re entering hypergrowth with clear product-market fit and a world-class team from top AI and construction companies. We’ve raised over $36.5M from Kleiner Perkins, Initialized Capital, Y Combinator, Felicis Ventures, and Altos Ventures, alongside backers from OpenAI, Google, Procore, ServiceTitan, Zillow, PlanGrid, and Uber. We are on a mission is to modernize how the built world operates.

Our HQ is in New York City with a hybrid schedule (3 in-office days per week). We prefer NYC-based candidates or those open to relocation.

✅ What You'll Do

We are seeking an experienced Head of Talent to join our team. The ideal candidate will be pivotal in driving our growth by identifying and attracting Go-to-market, Operations and EPD talent to our organization.

• Own the end-to-end recruitment life cycle, from sourcing to offer acceptance. This is across GTM/Ops/EPD and any other roles
• Collaborate closely with executives and department heads to forecast headcount needs, design strategic workforce plans, and align hiring priorities with overall company objectives.
• Lead initiatives that strengthen our employer brand, positioning the company as a top destination for exceptional Go-to-Market, Operations, and EPD talent.
• Develop data-driven hiring strategies that anticipate future needs, optimize team structure, and ensure scalable growth across functions.
• Regularly provide insights and reporting to leadership on talent trends, pipeline health, and market intelligence to inform strategic decisions.
  
  

🙌 Qualifications & Fit

• Experience in Early-Stage Startups is a must: Previous work within a startup or tech environment is required, having experience at an early stage startup that scaled rapidly is preferred
• Ownership mentality: You look for opportunities to make an impact and improve processes that will impact the team and business as a whole
• Min. 5 years of Recruiting Experience: Proven track record in sourcing and recruiting, demonstrating the ability to manage the full recruitment cycle effectively
• Experience with Ashby ATS: Familiarity with Ashby Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is essential for managing candidate data, tracking the progress of open positions, and optimizing the recruitment workflow.
  
  

💙 Benefits

• 📈 Equity packages
• 💰 Competitive Salary
• 🩺 100% Paid health, dental & vision coverage
• 💻 Company issued laptop.
• 🎧 Home office & equipment stipend
• 🍽️ Lunch & Dinner provided via UberEats w/ a fully stocked kitchen
• 🚍 Commuter benefits
• 🎤 Team building events
• 🌴 Unlimited PTO