Recruitment Operations Coordinator (Cannabis Retail)

Location: Little Rock, AR, US; full-time onsite

Company

hirify.global operates dispensary locations in the regulated cannabis retail industry.

What you will do

• Manage background checks, agent badge processing, I-9 collection, and other state and local onboarding compliance requirements.
• Implement and optimize ATS and HRIS workflows, including UKG, to reduce manual work and improve data integrity.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and KPIs covering onboarding efficiency, compliance completion, candidate readiness, time to fill, candidate quality, and retention.
• Audit recruitment and onboarding processes, identify compliance gaps, and propose proactive improvements.
• Coordinate start dates and first-week schedules with hiring managers, Talent Acquisition Coordinators, and Regional Coordinators across up to 90+ retail locations.
• Support DEI, audit readiness, candidate-file accuracy, and a professional, inclusive candidate experience while reporting metrics to TA Leadership and the SVP.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of HR operations, recruiting coordination, or onboarding experience.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems; UKG is preferred.
• Experience using Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other advanced sourcing tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage senior-level stakeholders.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to support multiple regions and up to 90+ retail locations simultaneously.
• Ability to analyze recruiting metrics and reporting and use insights for continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of state and local cannabis-retail compliance, including licensing, background checks, agent badges, I-9, E-Verify, and onboarding compliance.
• Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and a candidate-first mindset.
• Ability to pass a background check and travel as needed.

Nice to have

• Experience in cannabis retail or another regulated industry.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or SHRM-CA certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time work supporting dispensary recruitment and onboarding operations.
• Emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, professionalism, confidentiality, and a candidate-first experience.
• Travel may be required to support recruitment operations.