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Tulip Interfaces · 3 weeks ago

Head of People & Talent

Somerville, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$190K/yr - $250K/yr

8+ years exp

Tulip Interfaces is a leader in AI-native frontline operations, helping companies enhance workforce efficiency with innovative solutions. The Head of People and Talent will oversee all aspects of People Operations, including organizational design, talent acquisition, and employee engagement, while leveraging AI and automation to drive strategic initiatives.

AnalyticsEnterprise ApplicationsManufacturingProductivity ToolsSoftware

Responsibilities

Direct leadership of the People and Recruiting functions (~8-10 Tulipians globally) with a focus on scaling the organizational design to meet the needs of the business

Effectively mentor and grow team members of varying levels, from senior ICs to mid-career leads, in a remote-first, global environment

Support and develop medium to long-term organizational strategy and forecast future hiring needs by identifying critical gaps

Process Automation: Heavy emphasis on process building and automation, utilizing technology and AI systems to build a core infrastructure platform and minimize manual work across the employee lifecycle

Tech Stack Optimization: Build and operationalize a people-focused technology strategy where the People and Talent stack is fully integrated and aligned with core KPIs

Build a culture around data, investing in the infrastructure for automated reporting and actionable insights that impact the business

Drive global recruiting activities and build strong capabilities in attraction, interviewing, and candidate experience

Evolve the recruiting process to handle high-volume, high-quality hiring using AI-driven sourcing and decision-making influence

Own critical recruiting metrics and develop strategies to ensure a tight feedback loop between hiring and global performance

Establish long-term performance and engagement strategy, including systems and infrastructure focused on the intersection of merit and compensation cycles

Build a culture that is a "learning organization," not an organization that "does learning," utilizing tech-enabled L&D missions

Set the long-term vision and strategic DEI objectives for Tulip, focusing on deep integration and automated data reporting

Drive total rewards strategy and establish competitive, sustainable compensation structures using automated market data paired with internal benchmarks

Oversee and scale day-to-day global HR operations, including HRIS, compliance, and employee communications

Own the full employee lifecycle experience (onboarding to exits), emphasizing scalable infrastructure to ensure a consistent experience regardless of location

Qualification

People OperationsAI-driven talent solutionsOrganizational DesignGlobal HR complianceData AnalyticsEmployee EngagementTalent AcquisitionCompensation StrategyDiversityEquityInclusionTeam Leadership

Required

8+ years of experience in People Operations, with 4+ years in a senior leadership capacity within a global, high-growth technology environment

Proven track record of managing teams, payroll, and complex employment compliance across multiple countries and continents

Deep experience implementing AI-driven talent solutions (e.g., automated sourcing, AI-assisted performance insights, or automated employee service desks)

A strong technical background with the ability to integrate disparate tools and translate raw people data into automated business intelligence

Ability to act as a primary advisor to the C-suite—guiding the organization through the transition to AI-embedded workflows—while mentoring a global team of 8–10+ People and Recruiting professionals

Preferred

Talent Strategy or HRBP experience is a plus

Benefits

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

An inclusive, dog-friendly office with diverse and inspiring colleagues