What is the role of a Talent Lead at Handoff AI?

The Talent Lead position at Handoff AI is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the relevant field.

Where is this Talent Lead job located?

Austin, Texas, 78701, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Talent Lead role?

Full-time or part-time position

What industry does this Talent Lead position belong to?

This role spans multiple industries.

What is the expected salary for this Talent Lead job?

Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

How can I apply for the Talent Lead position at Handoff AI?

You can apply directly through the application link provided.

Talent Lead at Handoff AI

Talent Lead

Why join us?

Handoff is the AI agent that runs a construction company. We help remodelers automate estimating, streamline operations, and win more work - backed by real-time cost data, intuitive design, and workflows that speak contractor. With over 10,000 monthly active users and $6B in annualized project volume already flowing through our platform, were becoming the trusted partner for the people who build our homes.

We are backed by $25M+ raised from Y Combinator, Initialized, and Greycroft. Our team is distributed across hubs in Austin, So Paulo, and Buenos Aires, and we are deeply focused on building intuitive, high-impact solutions that make a real difference for our users.

Talent Lead at Handoff

You’ll set the standard for how Handoff hires. Based in Austin at our global headquarters, you’ll build and perfect a recruiting process that is fast and rigorous - exceptional at every touchpoint. You’ll work alongside executive leadership, leveraging AI and automation as core infrastructure while holding the bar on quality and velocity. What you build in Austin becomes the playbook that scales to our hubs in Argentina and Brazil.

What You'll Do

Build a world-class recruiting engine - establish a highly automated hiring process that consistently delivers qualified candidates at high velocity without sacrificing quality
Own the full candidate experience - ensure every person who interacts with Handoff walks away with a positive impression, regardless of outcome; process is structured and communication is timely, every touchpoint reflects the company we’re building
Own the hiring plan - partner with executive leadership to maintain a live, accurate headcount plan that anticipates needs ahead of the business; roles are scoped, leveled, and ready to activate before the ask comes
Drive recruiting metrics and reporting - define the KPIs that matter (time-to-fill, offer acceptance rate, pipeline health, source quality) and build dashboards that give leadership full visibility at all times
Build, own, and continuously improve a recruiting tech stack powered by AI and automation - identify and implement AI tools across every stage of the funnel and train the team to use them effectively
Lead executive and leadership recruiting, managing search strategy, candidate assessment, and closing for senior hires
Own employer branding - shape how Handoff shows up to candidates across every channel and ensure every touchpoint reflects the company we’re building
Design the recruiting playbook in Austin that will scale to Handoff’s hubs in Argentina and Brazil

About You

Must-have:

5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally at a high-growth SaaS startup
Proven track record recruiting at the Series A/B stage - understands how hiring needs and org structure evolve at that inflection point
Experience leading or owning executive and leadership-level searches
Demonstrably tech-forward - actively uses AI and recruiting automation tools in day-to-day work; not just familiar with them
Strong data literacy - can build a pipeline dashboard, interpret drop-off trends, and present recruiting metrics to leadership
Strong closer - you know how to engage, influence, and win top candidates

Nice-to-have:

Experience hiring across multiple geographies or international markets
Background in employer branding or talent marketing
Experience in construction tech, proptech, or a technical product company

What we offer

Competitive Salary + Equity
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k)
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Life & Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dependent Care FSA (DC FSA)
Relocation Allowance
Top-Notch Equipment
Team Offsites Around the World!

If you’re the kind of person who gets excited about raising the bar on every hire and building a team that actually moves a company forward, we’d love to hear from you.

Talent Lead at Handoff AI – Austin, Texas

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