Head of Talent

PermitFlow is redefining how America builds. We’re an applied AI company serving the nation’s builders, tackling one of the largest information challenges in the economy: understanding what can be built, where, and how. Our AI agent workforce helps the fastest-growing construction companies navigate everything from permitting and licensing to inspections and project closeouts – accelerating housing, clean-energy, and infrastructure development across the country.

Despite being a $1.6T industry, construction still suffers from massive delays, wasted capital, and lost opportunity. PermitFlow has already delivered unprecedented speed, accuracy, and visibility to over $20B in development, helping contractors reduce compliance time, de-risk projects, and scale with confidence.

As the U.S. enters a new capex supercycle across data centers, factories, housing, and renewables, joining PermitFlow means building the AI infrastructure at the core of every construction project driving the next wave of reindustrialization.

We’ve raised over $90M, most recently completing our Series B, from top-tier investors including Accel, Kleiner Perkins, Initialized, Y Combinator, Felicis, and Altos Ventures, with backing from leaders at OpenAI, Google, Procore, ServiceTitan, Zillow, PlanGrid, and Uber.

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.

Role Overview

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.

What You'll Do

• 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

• Build and scale a high-performing team of recruiters to execute on strategic talent goals

• 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

What We're Looking For

• 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

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and meaningful equity in a high-growth company

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Flexible PTO and paid family leave

• Home office & equipment stipend

• Hybrid NYC office culture (3 days in-office/week) with direct access to leadership

• In-Office Lunch & Dinner Provided

PermitFlow provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or family status, as protected by applicable law.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.