Talent Acquisition & HR Partner

Sparrow Quantum is seeking a talent acquisition and HR partner to lead recruitment and grow into a broader HR role - Type: Permanent, full-time position - Compensation: According to qualifications - Location: Copenhagen - Start date: February 1, 2027 (flexible) - Reports to: VP of Finance About the role Sparrow Quantum is growing fast, and the people we hire in the coming years will shape what the company becomes. We are looking for a talent acquisition and HR partner who can lead our recruiting efforts and grow with our HR function. Recruitment is the core of the role. You will own hiring from the first conversation with a hiring manager to the signed contract, across scientific, engineering, and commercial roles, in Denmark and internationally. Some travel might be expected. Initially, your focus will be on talent acquisition. Once core hiring is under way, you will gradually take on more of the employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding, with support from external HR partners. HR at Sparrow Quantum is a function under development, and the role will grow with it, with a path towards Head of HR. Responsibilities Core responsibilities - leading talent acquisition - Own the full recruitment process, from role definition with hiring managers to offer and contract-signing - Source and attract candidates for specialist roles in quantum photonics, engineering, and production, as well as business functions - Work with our Communications & Marketing Manager on building our employer brand and a talent pipeline, including attending job fairs at local and international universities - Own our applicant tracking system, and report on hiring progress and time to hire - Manage recruitment agencies, where they add value - Coordinate with our Office & Admin Manager on work permits and relocation for international hires - Source scientists and engineers through academic networks, conferences, and research groups, and run technical screening together with hiring managers Career growth - HR across the employee life cycle - Design onboarding that integrates new colleagues quickly - Own retention initiatives, including employee surveys and follow-up on the results - Support on building performance reviews and development paths for our employees - Run offboarding, including exit interviews and knowledge handover - Be the first point of contact for employees and managers on HR questions - Keep contracts, policies, and HR documentation compliant with Danish employment law Building the function - Prioritize which HR processes, policies, and tools to build first as the company scales - Manage our collaboration with external HR partners - Advise management on workforce planning, organization ,and compensation, together with the VP of Finance Who we are looking for You are an HR professional with a strong recruitment profile, and you want to grow into or take on a broader HR role. If you don't already have experience within quantum or deep tech, then you should have a keen eye and an ability to learn quickly, so you can help find the best candidates for our team. And you should be excited by the prospect of being part of a company that's on a growth journey, where each day is often different from the next. Must-haves - 2 to 6 years of experience in HR, with a clear focus on recruitment - A clear wish to broaden into HR, from onboarding and development to offboarding - Working knowledge of Danish employment law and practice - A structured way of working and sound judgement with confidential matters - Fluent written and spoken English Nice-to-haves - Experience within deep tech, research, or tech, and at a start-up or scale-up - Experience recruiting scientists or engineers, ideally internationally - Experience working with Teamtailor and its HRIS Aboard - Experience setting up HR processes or an applicant tracking system from scratch - Experience with work permits for non-EU hires - Experience working with external HR or recruitment partners What we offer - Working in a highly motivated team of passionate people at the forefront of photonic quantum technology - Competitive salary + company paid pension - DSB Business Card - Private health insurance - Flexible working hours and ability to work remotely temporarily - Six weeks of paid vacation and paid family leave - Lunch subsidized by the company - Company phone and company credit card - Opportunities to attend conferences and workshops - Steep learning curve in a supportive environment within a rapidly expanding industry Why Sparrow - Passionate International Team – Join a group of committed professionals where your perspective and initiative have a direct impact - Cutting-Edge Projects and Collaborators – Work with world-leading researchers and innovators to shape quantum technology's future - Growth and Learning – Be part of a supportive culture with mentoring, knowledge sharing, and opportunities to evolve your role - Career Progression – Grow into project leadership, operations, or funding strategy based on your strengths - Inclusive Culture – We value diversity and prioritize employee well-being and flexibility How to apply Scroll down to submit your CV and a short cover letter in English. We review applications as they arrive and may close the position early, so apply soon. The final deadline is December 1, 2026. For questions about the role, contact Andreas Olesen ao@sparrowquantum.com . We are committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities. About Sparrow Quantum Sparrow Quantum is a Danish quantum technology company advancing light-matter interfaces for quantum technologies and is widely recognized as a leader in single-photon sources. Our first product is an on-chip single-photon source that delivers more than 20 million high-quality single photons per second into an optical fiber, used by customers for applications such as multi-photon quantum simulation and quantum key distribution. The patented technology builds on more than two decades of research by founder Peter Lodahl and the Hy-Q Center of Excellence at the Niels Bohr Institute in Copenhagen. Learn more at www.sparrowquantum.com.