Associate Recruiter

Summary

Join Darkroom, a rapidly growing omnichannel growth marketing agency, as a dynamic recruiter to drive global hiring efforts. You will work closely with the Director of People, focusing on filling critical roles across various functions. This role requires proven experience recruiting in emerging markets, particularly Latin America, with a strong understanding of talent pools in Brazil and Mexico. You will own full-cycle recruitment, build Darkroom's brand presence in the Portuguese market, and collaborate with hiring managers. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in digital marketing recruitment and a strong network in the Portuguese market. This is a remote-first role with competitive benefits.

Requirements

• 3+ years of recruiting experience with a focus on digital marketing roles or a background in digital marketing with demonstrated recruitment success
• Expertise in hiring performance marketers, PPC specialists, email marketers, and marketplace experts is required
• Proven experience recruiting in the Portuguese and/or Spanish markets, with a strong understanding of local hiring trends, compensation benchmarks, and cultural nuances
• An extensive personal network in the Portuguese market that you can tap into to source exceptional talent
• Hands-on experience with ATS platforms (Ashby preferred) and HR/recruitment tools like Rippling and Notion
• Exceptional English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with a habit of triple-checking work
• Process-driven, with a passion for creating and iterating workflows to improve efficiency
• Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate and report on hiring metrics
• Ability to thrive in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruitment for a wide range of roles, with a primary focus on digital marketing talent (performance marketing, PPC, email marketing, and marketplace specialists)
• Act as Darkroom’s recruitment ambassador in the Portuguese market, building our brand presence and strengthening our reputation as an employer of choice
• Collaborate with the People Operations Manager and hiring managers to create recruitment briefs, job descriptions, and hiring plans tailored to our core teams: Growth Marketing, E-commerce, and Strategy
• Leverage your personal network and deep understanding of the Portuguese and Spanish job markets to source top-tier candidates
• Actively source, interview, and hire global candidates for key departments
• Utilize diverse sourcing channels—social media, job boards, headhunting, and referrals—to uncover high-quality talent with deep marketing expertise
• Maintain clear and open communication with candidates to ensure a seamless and positive experience throughout the hiring process
• Provide candidates with insights into contract-based roles, tax implications, and onboarding within our global HR platform (Deel)
• Manage and maintain Darkroom’s ATS (Ashby) to ensure accurate tracking and reporting for all open roles
• Assist in onboarding new hires into our global HR platform (Deel) and ensure smooth transitions into the team
• Support the achievement of diversity goals, with a focus on addressing underutilization in key roles
• Share insights and recommendations on recruiting strategies and best practices to optimize hiring outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

• Bonus points for candidates with direct marketing experience or expertise in tactical marketing execution
• Familiarity with marketing agency environments or in-house digital marketing teams is a strong plus

Benefits

• Unlimited Vacation Policy and Holidays: Recharge with a flexible vacation policy and 10 holidays throughout the year
• Remote-First Culture: Join a team with hubs in the Bay Area, New York, Philly, Lisbon, Sao Paulo, and Barcelona!
• Health & Wellness: Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision benefits to keep you at your best
• Parental Leave: Flexible parental leave benefits to support new parents during this important transition
• Financial Growth: Equity incentives and profit-sharing opportunities to align with company success
• Endless Opportunities for Growth: Dive into cross-functional collaboration and interdisciplinary learning to stay at the forefront of the industry