Junior Recruiter (6-Month Contract)

About the Company

HeadQuarters is a global startup that supports US cannabis businesses with finance, sales operations, logistics, and digital marketing. The team brings specialized knowledge to help drive progress in a fast-moving and evolving sector.

Role Overview

This opening is for an enthusiastic Junior Recruiter or Talent Acquisition Intern on a 6-month contract. It is suited to someone at the start of an HR or recruitment career who is eager to gain practical exposure in a busy international startup environment.

The role focuses on supporting hiring activities end to end, including candidate sourcing, application review, and interview coordination. Although this is an entry-level opportunity, a strong work ethic and willingness to learn are important.

There is a real opportunity to move into a permanent Junior Recruiter position after the contract, depending on individual performance and the team’s needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support candidate sourcing through job boards, professional networks, social platforms, and online communities to build a strong talent pool.
• Review applications and resumes, arrange interviews, and keep communication flowing between candidates and hiring managers.
• Keep recruitment records accurate and up to date, and assist with preparing regular team progress updates.
• Represent the company professionally and help create a positive experience for candidates throughout the hiring journey.
• Work closely with senior recruiters and hiring managers to understand role needs and contribute to a fair, efficient recruitment process.
• Assist with general administrative tasks and business partnering activities.

Requirements

• Currently studying for, or recently finished, a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, Communications, or a related discipline.
• Genuine interest in recruitment, talent acquisition, and people operations; previous internship or volunteer experience in HR or recruiting is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Strong command of English, both spoken and written.
• Comfortable using social media, especially LinkedIn, along with basic recruiting tools; experience with Google Workspace or MS Office is beneficial.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with candidates and colleagues.
• Well organized, detail-focused, and able to handle several tasks at the same time.
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a dynamic startup setting.
• A cooperative team player who is receptive to feedback and able to build good working relationships.

Benefits

• Clear opportunity to transition into a permanent Junior Recruiter role based on performance and business growth.
• Room to contribute ideas and improvements that can directly shape HR processes.
• Guidance and mentorship from the recruitment team and the company’s internal learning and development advisor/consultant.
• Exposure to a pioneering and rapidly expanding industry while working with major players in the US cannabis market in a multinational startup environment.
• Potential salary increases tied to regular performance reviews.
• Access to online yoga sessions and English classes led by internal instructors.
• 100% remote work flexibility from anywhere.

Additional Information

This is a 6-month contract role. It may lead to a permanent position depending on performance and business growth. The role is fully remote.