Head of Talent

Company

hirify.global is a high-growth govtech startup building AI-native software to modernize essential public services and strengthen trust in American government.

What you will do

• Build and run the end-to-end recruiting engine, including process, pipeline, and reporting across all functions.
• Carry concurrent searches for senior and executive roles across engineering, design, operations, and GTM.
• Manage and grow the recruiting team, setting the standard for excellence and investing in their career development.
• Own the recruiting tech stack (Ashby, Juicebox, LinkedIn Recruiter) and drive automation to maximize team efficiency.
• Establish a strong employer brand in the NYC and DC markets to attract top-tier talent.
• Partner with the COO and founding team on headcount planning and talent strategy for rapid scaling.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work from the New York City office (Hybrid role).
• Proven experience scaling a talent function through significant headcount growth.
• Expertise in managing recruiting teams, including recruiters, coordinators, and sourcers.
• Deep experience carrying concurrent searches for senior and executive-level roles in engineering and GTM.
• Hands-on experience configuring ATS platforms (ideally Ashby) and using AI/automation in recruiting workflows.
• Strong relationships within the NYC engineering community.

Nice to have

• Experience recruiting in government, defense tech, or other highly regulated industries.
• Background in managing retained executive searches.
• Desire to grow into broader People Operations as the function matures.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% coverage for medical (Gold/Platinum PPO), dental, and vision for employees and dependents.
• 401(k) with 2% company match and $100,000 life insurance.
• Unlimited PTO with a two-week minimum and company-wide winter break.
• Stipends for home office setup, utilities, professional development, and pet care.
• Fully covered gym membership at Grindhouse.