Talent Acquisition Specialist

Contract type
Freelance
Work mode
Remote · Europe
Experience
Mid-level · 3+ years

Job description

Talent Acquisition Specialist role at a fast-growing AI technology company, recruiting internationally across all functions with a strong focus on tech. The successful candidate will be the company's third Talent Acquisition Specialist, working closely with the CEO and business leaders.

At a glance

Employment
Contract · Independent contractor
Work mode
Remote · Europe
Languages
English – fluent

What you'll do

  • 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

What we're looking for

  • 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

Nice to have

  • 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

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About David Kennedy Recruitment

David Kennedy Recruitment is working with a fast-growing AI technology company with over 50 million users worldwide.

Key facts

  • Working with a fast-growing AI technology company with over 50 million users worldwide
  • The company is growing beyond 100 employees