Talent Acquisition Partner (Contract)

This role is located in Somerville, MA - We are a hybrid work environment and are in the office 3+ days/per week. This is a 6 month contract position with potential for extension based on performance and future hiring demands. Tulip, the leader in AI-native frontline operations, is helping companies around the world equip their workforce with composable, connected apps, leading to higher quality work, improved efficiency, and end-to-end traceability across operations. Tulip’s cloud-native, no-code platform, powered by embedded AI, is driving the digital transformation of industrial environments through composable, human-centric solutions that go beyond disrupting the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) category. A spinoff out of MIT, Tulip is headquartered in Somerville, MA, with offices in Germany, Hungary, Singapore, and Israel. Tulip has been recognized as a World Economic Forum Global Innovator, a 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast award winner, one of Energage’s Top Workplaces USA, and one of Built In Boston’s “Best Places to Work” and “Best Midsize Places to Work. About You • You are organized and process-driven; you're not afraid to define how you want things to go and communicate this with your stakeholders. • You're a good listener and understand the unique psychology of both hiring managers and candidates across different global cultures. • You naturally tend towards data to track results and improve processes across multiple regions. • You can quickly prioritize and organize your time to get things done, often under deadlines and across various time zones. • You are naturally creative, curious, and inspired to learn new things. What skills do I need? • 3–5+ years of dedicated full-cycle recruiting experience at a tech company and/or fast-growing startup • Deep experience recruiting across both technical and commercial roles for enterprise software and/or SaaS companies • Expert proficiency in Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Generative AI tools for sourcing and outreach • Proven ability to manage high-volume, complex workloads while staying adaptable and resilient as priorities shift • Strong track record owning the end-to-end recruitment process — from building diverse pipelines to navigating complex offer negotiations across all seniority levels • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience Key Responsibilities • Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, develop tailored recruitment strategies, and craft compelling job descriptions that attract diverse talent • Own the full-cycle recruiting process — from sourcing passive candidates to extending and closing offers across a range of functions and seniority levels • Proactively build and maintain a strong talent pipeline using creative sourcing channels including AI-powered tools, job boards, employee referrals, and professional networks • Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the process, building genuine relationships and ensuring a consistently excellent experience • Leverage Greenhouse to maintain pipeline integrity, accurate data, and a compliant, efficient recruiting workflow • Analyze recruiting metrics to surface trends and make data-backed recommendations that improve process and outcomes • Contribute to broader Recruiting and People team projects, including employer branding, DEI sourcing initiatives, and operational improvements Key Collaborators • Chief of Staff • People Operations • Finance / Business Operations • Hiring Managers 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 • Flexible work schedule • Virtual company events and happy hours • An inclusive, dog-friendly office with diverse and inspiring colleagues 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. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range posted, actual compensation will be determined depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge & skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, market compensation data, and internal equity. Expected compensation ranges for this role may change over time. The target hourly range for this position is $40-$60/hour. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Please note that we may use AI-based tools to support parts of our hiring process. All data processing is carried out in compliance with local data protection laws, ensuring all personal candidate information is handled securely and ethically.