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Laminar is entering a period of rapid, high-stakes growth and we need someone who can build the engine that fuels it.
We’re hiring a Talent Engine Specialist (i.e. Technical Recruiter) who thrives in fast-moving environments and is energized by the challenge of scaling teams quickly—without compromising quality, culture, or experience. This is not a plug-and-play recruiting role. You’ll own the full talent lifecycle and play a critical role in shaping the team, the culture, and how Laminar grows.
At Laminar, we’re transforming factory operations through automation, data intelligence, and sustainability. The people you bring in—and how you bring them in—will directly define our trajectory.
You’ll run high-volume, high-impact recruiting across technical and business roles, while also building the systems behind onboarding, performance, and retention so every new hire hits the ground running and contributes at a high level.
This role reports to the Head of Operations and partners closely with leadership, including the Co-Founders. It’s ideal for someone who wants to move fast, take ownership, and build a world-class team from the ground up.
What You Will Own
End-to-End Talent Building
Full-cycle recruiting across engineering, data, deployments, customer support, and business roles
Pipeline generation that doesn’t rely on inbound—you’ll creatively source, engage, and close top talent
Recruiting marketing, partnerships, and employer brand development (universities, communities, networks)
Delivering a best-in-class candidate experience that reflects Laminar’s ambition and culture
Building a High Talent Dense Team
Partnering deeply with hiring managers to define roles, raise the bar, and move quickly
Reinforcing a culture of high performance and high talent density
Helping leadership make strong hiring decisions—and tough calls when needed
Onboarding & Employee Experience
Designing and continuously improving onboarding so new hires ramp quickly and feel connected to the mission
Building a measurable onboarding framework with clear 30/60/90-day performance and integration milestones
Creating systems that ensure people succeed, grow, and stay engaged
People & Org Infrastructure
Building scalable recruiting and People Ops systems (including HRIS implementation)
Supporting org chart design and team structure as we scale
Contributing to compensation design and competitive incentivization strategies
Helping implement performance management, feedback cycles, and (when necessary) exits
Retention & Culture
Developing strategies to retain top performers and maintain a high-performing, mission-driven culture
Acting as a cultural steward—ensuring we not only hire great people, but build an environment where they thrive
About You
4+ years of recruiting experience, including technical roles, in fast-paced, high-growth environments
You are obsessed with talent—you love meeting smart ambitious people, building relationships, and convincing them to join something meaningful
You don’t wait for candidates—you go out and find them
You can manage high volume without lowering the bar
You’re both systems-minded and execution-driven—you build processes and get things done daily
You’re comfortable pushing hiring managers and influencing decisions
You care deeply about candidate and employee experience—not just closing roles
You’re excited to own onboarding and make it a competitive advantage
Constantly seek out exceptional people in a field and build authentic relationships with them
Be energized by connecting people to a mission you genuinely believe in
Take ownership and aren’t afraid to make hard decisions to keep the team strong
Experience with HRIS tools
HR certifications (SHRM-CP, PHR)
Exposure to compensation, org design, or performance management systems
You’re not just a recruiter—you’re someone who is deeply passionate about building exceptional teams.
You might also:
Bonus
Benefits
- Direct impact on product and culture.
- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Transportation benefit, Health and Wellness benefit, and more.
- 401k plan with employer matching
- Equity
- Competitive salary and bonus opportunities.
- Dynamic and inclusive work environment.
- Opportunities for growth and professional development.
- Access to Greentown Labs' extensive network of cleantech startups.
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Laminar (Formerly H2Ok Innovations) Somerville, Massachusetts, USA Office
444 Somerville Ave, Somerville, Massachusetts, United States, 02143
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