Head of Talent

Role Summary: The Head of Talentwill build and own the entire talent engine for oWOW. You will recruit exceptional people across development, architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, operations, computational design and corporate teams — while designing the systems, culture, and processes that attract, assess, hire, onboard, and retain top performers. This role is for a builder: someone who thrives in high-growth environments, is obsessed with quality of talent, and can scale an org from dozens to hundred+ people over the next 24 months with precision and speed. You will be a strategic partner to the executive team and a core architect of oWOW’s long-term success.

Key Responsibilities: 1. Build a High-Performance Recruiting Engine Own full-cycle recruiting for all critical hires across development, design-build, engineering, supply chain, computational design and operations. Design and implement talent acquisition strategies, sourcing systems, and assessment frameworks. Directly source top candidates from target companies and industry verticals. Create recruiting dashboards, funnel metrics, and KPIs for speed and quality. 2. Partner With Leadership to Scale the Organization Work with the CEO to design org structure, headcount plans, and critical role sequencing. Build competency frameworks for development, engineering, construction, and factory operations. Advise leaders on hiring decisions, performance standards, and team design. Translate each role into clear Outcomes, KPIs, and 30/60/90-day expectations. Build scorecards for all positions to align hiring, onboarding, and performance. Develop scalableincentive plans, bonus structures, and performance-linked compensationaligned with company goals. Implement a semi annual performance review system that ties outcomes to compensation and advancement. Ensure every team understandswhat success looks like, how it’s measured, and how they can grow. 4. Build oWOW’s Team Brand Build a talent brand that reflects our mission and ambition. Craft compelling job descriptions, outbound messaging, and recruiting campaigns. Represent oWOW at industry events, universities, and talent networks. 5. Build & Own the Onboarding & Culture System Create a world-class onboarding system that makes new hires productive within 30 days. Launch talent development systems (performance reviews, L&D programs, leadership development). 6. Build Talent Infrastructure That Scales Select and implement the right ATS, sourcing tools, and assessment technologies. Build dashboards and workforce analytics for data-driven decision-making. Implement recruiting operations best practices to support rapid growth.

Ideal Candidate Profile: 4+ years in talent acquisition or people leadership, ideally inconstruction, real estate development, manufacturing, AEC, or high-growth tech. Proven ability to recruit senior leadership, engineering teams, and construction/design-build talent. Strong sourcing, assessment, and organizational design capabilities. Experience designing and implementingKPIs, performance systems, and incentive plans. Process builder who thrives in high-speed, entrepreneurial environments. Mission-driven and energized by solving the housing shortage at scale. Why oWOWBe a foundational leader in a company solving one of America’s most urgent problems. Build a world-class talent and performance engine for a vertically-integrated design-build platform. Competitive salary + performance incentives + equity participation.