Talent Acquisition Specialist
David Kennedy Recruitment Ltd.
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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!!!