Recruiter

Job Description

Job Description

For a century, the answer to “what’s in the pipe right now” was a grab sample to a lab with results back hours later. We answer it every second. 

Laminar is building human-centric self-driving factories: the ones made of stainless steel pipes and reactors, that make what the world eats, uses, and wears. Proprietary inline sensors read the chemistry in the pipe. Foundation models grounded in physics and chemistry reason about how close the process is to its target. Process control software acts on the answer through the plant’s automation system in real time. Laminar Insights shows what happened, why, and what it saved. 

A Laminar line uses about 20% less water and 20% fewer chemicals and runs 15% faster, with quality protected. Productivity and sustainability improve together. We run across six continents at manufacturers like Coca-Cola, Unilever, and AB InBev, backed by tier-1 investors in Physical AI. 

We’re a polymathic team of 50 in Somerville: hardware and software engineers, chemists, AI researchers, factory operators, and go-to-market wizards under one roof. Nobody here is waiting to be asked what to do. You’ll see the problem, propose the fix, and own the outcome. We believe in autonomy, ownership, and demanding excellence, and we hold each other to it. If that’s how you want to spend your time, come build the self-driving factory with us.

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 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

Contributing to the Onboarding & Employee Experience

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

 

About You

You’re not just a recruiter—you’re someone who is deeply passionate about building exceptional teams. 

• 4+ years of recruiting experience, including technical roles, in fast-paced, high-growth environments- this is a must-have.

• 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 might also: 

• 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

Bonus 

• Experience with HRIS tools

• HR certifications (SHRM-CP, PHR)

• Exposure to compensation, org design, or performance management systems

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.

Learn How We Think

• • Learn about our startup journey: Our Journey
  • How we're combating climate change: AI-Powered Climate Tech

Our pay ranges are established per Pave Compensation Software. We’re also proud to offer equity in our fast-growing startup and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages among startups at our stage. Laminar pays 100% of the individual health insurance premium for HMO medical, vision, and dental, offers flexible PTO, a $90/month transportation benefit, a $65/month health and wellness benefit, FSA, 12 company-paid holidays, an employer-matching 401(k) (unheard of at this stage!), and Greentown Labs membership, among other valuable resources. (*subject to change)

Why You'll Love it Here

• A front-row seat at Greentown Labs, North America's largest cleantech innovation hub, in a Somerville neighborhood ranked one of the coolest in the world

• Real recognition: 2026 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, Gold 2026 Edison Award, Unilever Startup of the Year, Innovator Awards by both Coca-Cola and ABInBev, and more

• A team that celebrates together from rooftop lunches, ping pong matches, Lunch & Learns, and regular team events

• Competitive salary, equity, and a 401(k) with company match

• Health, dental, and vision coverage, plus short- and long-term disability and life insurance

• Flexible time off and 12 company-paid holidays

• A conference and learning budget to keep growing your craft

• Greentown Labs membership and a transportation benefit for your commute

Our Interview Process

1. Phone screen with Laminar Head of Ops or Recruiter (15-20 minutes)

2. Intro call with Hiring Manager (30 minutes)

3. On-site interview, including short tour of GTL, overview of tech, and interview/presentation with the Hiring Manager and a few team members. Depending on the role, a skills exercise that should take no longer than an hour to prep, would be sent ahead of time. We record your skills exercise to share with any team members who could not join the interview and/or with Founder's ahead of their Founder's Interview. If you are not local, we can conduct this virtually.

4. Finalists for Full-Time positions will have a Founder’s Interview in-person

Final steps:

Two professional references are requested, ideally one from your current organization and one who served as your Manager

If an Offer Letter is extended, a Background check is conducted

A  recent study from LinkedIn showed that most women apply to jobs only when they meet 100% of the requirements, whereas men will hit the apply button if they hit 60%. Laminar (formerly H2Ok) is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. So, to the women and nonbinary folks out there feeling unsure if you're a perfect fit, we strongly encourage you to apply! If you're ready to play a key role in scaling a game-changing company that’s transforming the industrial sector and advancing sustainability, we want to hear from you!

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.