Executive Recruiter

Tulip, the leader in frontline operations, is helping companies around the world equip their workforce with connected apps, leading to higher quality work, improved efficiency, and end-to-end traceability across operations. Companies of all sizes and across industries have implemented composable solutions with Tulip’s cloud-native, no-code platform to solve some of the most pressing challenges in operations: error-proofing processes and boosting productivity, capturing and analyzing real-time data, and continuous improvement.

A spinoff out of MIT, Tulip is headquartered in Somerville, MA, with offices in Germany and Hungary. Focused on composable, human-centric solutions for industrial environments, Tulip is disrupting the MES category and has been recognized as a World Economic Forum Global Innovator. Tulip has also been named one of Energage’s Top Workplaces USA and one of Built In Boston’s “Best Places to Work” and “Best Midsize Places to Work” for 2023. 

About You: 

• 8+ years of relevant professional experience, with 6+ years in a recruiting or talent role at a startup and/or tech company. 
• A conviction that happy and productive teams are the key to any successful company. 
• The ability to manage projects and programs from start to finish under tight deadlines, achieving buy-in and engaging the right stakeholders at every step of the way. Grace under pressure and strong prioritization skills are a must. 
• A knack for using data to set goals, track outcomes, and drive continuous improvement.
• Experience mentoring and partnering with team members and leaders across functions. Comfortable giving and receiving honest feedback and navigating tough conversations. 
• Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• A bias for action. You’re naturally creative, curious, and inspired to learn new things. 

Skills and experience:

• Full life cycle recruiting, talent management and strategy. The successful candidate will have experience hiring across many different departments and roles (technical, commercial, operational, etc.) and experience closing senior/leadership candidates. Expertise or familiarity with global hiring preferred.
  
• Deep understanding of how to implement, execute, and scale recruitment processes in a rapidly growing organization.
  
• Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruiting software and candidate databases. Knowledge of cutting-edge candidate sourcing tools and methods.
  
• Business acumen and deep market awareness (including status, trends, and best practices).
  
• The ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality while working with many stakeholders both within and outside of Tulip.
  
• Bonus: Some people management experience. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a strategic partner to hiring managers from departments across Tulip, helping them develop a clear view of hiring needs and financial objectives. The ability to build strong, long-term relationships will be key. 
• Define role criteria, write job descriptions, and document specifications for high-priority roles. Identify prospective candidates using various channels and constantly hone the company’s approach to finding top talent. 
• Conduct confidential interviews and reference calls. Assess candidates for qualification match, cultural fit, and team compatibility at all stages of the recruitment process.
• Build format and cadence for presenting shortlisted candidates and profile summaries to hiring managers and Tulip leadership. Guide hiring managers through complex negotiation processes. 
• Assist with candidate transitions and onboarding. 
• Develop and implement a research strategy for staying up-to-date on the latest market trends and Tulip competitors. Train other members of the recruitment team on best practices. 

Key Collaborators:

• Talent team 
• People Operations
• Hiring managers from departments across Tulip 
• Tulip leadership 
• IT, Operations, Legal for negotiations and onboarding 

Working At Tulip

We know even great candidates experience imposter syndrome. Even if you don’t match every requirement, applying gives you the opportunity to be considered. 

We’re building a strong, diverse team that values hard work, families, and personal well-being. Benefits of working with us include:

• Direct impact on product and culture
• Company equity
• Competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Commuter Benefits, Parental Leave, and 401(K)
• Flexible work schedule and unlimited vacation policy
• Virtual company events and happy hours
• Fitness subsidies

We are an equal opportunity employer. At Tulip, we celebrate all. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Help us build an inclusive community that will transform frontline operations.