Talent Acquisition & HR Partner
People & HR · Full-time
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 [email protected] .
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.