Talent Acquisition Specialist

Leeds Source: WhatJobs

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David Kennedy Recruitment is working with a fast-growing AI technology company with over 50 million users worldwide that is seeking to onboard a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their team.

The successful candidate will be the company's third Talent Acquisition Specialist, working closely with the CEO and business leaders to recruit internationally across every function, with a strong focus on tech, while helping shape how recruitment evolves as the company grows beyond 100 employees.

Location: Europe, Remote

Employment type: B2B contract

Remuneration: Competitive salary dependant on experience

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Map and engage top talent from Tier 1 tech hubs and companies worldwide, including candidates who are not actively applying
Help implement an AI-first recruitment stack, using AI agents, niche technical communities and unconventional channels to find exceptional talent
Build and maintain long-term relationships with passive talent globally to stay ahead of hiring needs
Own the candidate journey from the first discovery call to the final close
Conduct structured interviews assessing technical aptitude and cultural alignment
Test new AI tools and sourcing strategies that keep the quality bar high
Contribute to employer branding initiatives and content that position the company as a leading destination for AI talent

REQUIREMENTS:

3+ years of recruitment experience, including at least 2 years in tech recruitment
Experience working in a start-up or scale-up environment
Global sourcing experience, with a track record of attracting talent from major tech hubs (USA, EU, LATAM, etc.)
Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools
Perfectly fluent English and strong communication and collaboration skills
Goal-oriented with strong ownership and a doer mindset, balancing execution, planning and strategy
Humble and open to feedback, thriving in a high-trust environment
Comfortable hiring for products built on uncensored models and NSFW content

Advantages

Experience in AI recruitment or familiarity with the AI space
Exposure to employer branding, compensation benchmarking or broader talent acquisition initiatives

BENEFITS:

Fully remote, working from anywhere
B2B contract preferred, with flexibility on contract type
20 working days of paid time off per year
Annual in-person company gathering
Monthly allowance towards health insurance expenses
Unlimited 1:1 sessions with psychologists and lifestyle experts, also available to up to three family members
Co-working space budget of up to two visits per month
Learning budget for courses, books, conferences, events or certifications
Company equipment
Premium access to AI tools
Opportunity to help shape the Talent Acquisition function at a defining stage of growth
And many more!!!