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Head of Talent

Head of Talent

Serval • San Francisco, CA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Who We Are

At Serval, we’re building the AI platform for IT teams. Our goal is to take on legacy players like ServiceNow, a $230+ bn company, by deploying AI agents to resolve IT issues instead of humans.

Serval “automates the automation,” using a natural language-to-code workflow builder and AI agents that discover and deliver automations for tedious IT workflows.

Our mission is to free IT departments from the #helpdesk channel by creating the simplest way to automate employee onboarding / offboarding, software access management, and the long tail of employee requests. Long term, our vision extends to developing a universal workflow automation platform for all business functions.

Serval was founded by product and engineering leaders from Verkada and is backed by industry-leading investors like First Round, General Catalyst, Alt Capital, and Box Group.

Role Overview

As Head of Talent , you’ll build and lead recruiting across all functions — engineering, product, design, go-to-market, and operations — during a phase of rapid growth. You’ll own Serval’s hiring plan end-to-end, designing the systems, processes, and brand that enable us to grow from ~20 to 70+ team members over the next year.

You’ll partner directly with the founders and leadership team to forecast hiring needs, elevate our talent bar, and make Serval a magnet for exceptional builders. This is a highly hands-on role — part player, part coach — for someone who can recruit at a senior level today while building the foundation for tomorrow’s talent team.

What you’ll do

  • Own the company-wide hiring plan — forecast headcount with leadership, prioritize roles, and drive accountability across teams.
  • Lead full-cycle recruiting for high-impact roles across technical and non-technical functions.
  • Build scalable hiring infrastructure — implement ATS workflows, interview training, and data-driven dashboards.
  • Partner with founders and function heads to craft compelling job narratives and evaluate top-tier candidates.
  • Develop Serval’s employer brand through content, events, and outbound storytelling that attract elite talent.
  • Mentor and grow recruiting capability , including potential future recruiters or coordinators.
  • Champion candidate experience that reflects Serval’s pace, precision, and values.
  • Track and analyze recruiting metrics to continuously improve quality, speed, and conversion rates.

What you’ll need

  • 5+ years of recruiting experience , ideally with 2+ years leading or founding a recruiting function at a high-growth SaaS or tech startup.
  • Proven ability to scale headcount rapidly (20 → 70+ in 12–18 months) while maintaining exceptional quality.
  • Experience hiring across technical and GTM disciplines , not just one function.
  • Strong operational skills — capable of building process, infrastructure, and reporting from scratch.
  • A builder’s mindset : scrappy, resourceful, and energized by early-stage ambiguity.
  • Excellent storytelling and stakeholder management with executives and candidates alike.
  • Based in or willing to work from our SF HQ , 5 days / week.
  • Bonus Points

  • Experience hiring globally or building diverse talent pipelines.
  • Track record of scaling or mentoring recruiting teams .
  • Comfort with recruiting analytics and compensation benchmarking .
  • What We Offer

  • Impact : Be the driving force behind our revenue growth, shaping the success of our product and company.
  • Growth : Be a founding member of Serval’s GTM team. Elevate your career in tandem with Serval’s rapid expansion.
  • Culture : Join a fast-paced team that values velocity, high performance, and fun.
  • Compensation : Competitive salary, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package.
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