Talent Acquisition Specialist

David Kennedy Recruitment•Capon Bridge, WV

28d•Remote

About The Position

David Kennedy Recruitment is working with a fast-growing AI technology company with over 50 million users worldwide to hire a Talent Acquisition Specialist. This will be the company's third Talent Acquisition Specialist. The role works closely with the CEO and business leaders to recruit internationally across every function, with a strong focus on tech, and to help shape recruitment as the company grows beyond 100 employees. The position is based remotely in Europe and is offered as a B2B contract, with flexibility on contract type. Remuneration is competitive and depends on experience.

Requirements

At least 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 and a track record of attracting talent from major tech hubs, including the USA, EU, and LATAM.
Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools.
Fluent English and strong communication and collaboration skills.
A goal-oriented approach, strong ownership, and a doer mindset, balancing execution, planning, and strategy.
Humility and openness to feedback, and ability to thrive in a high-trust environment.
Comfort with hiring for products built on uncensored models and NSFW content.

Nice To Haves

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

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 sourcing channels.
Build and maintain long-term relationships with passive talent globally to anticipate hiring needs.
Own the candidate journey from the first discovery call through the final close.
Conduct structured interviews assessing technical aptitude and cultural alignment.
Test new AI tools and sourcing strategies while maintaining a high quality bar.
Contribute to employer branding initiatives and content positioning the company as a leading destination for AI talent.

Benefits

Fully remote work from anywhere.
20 working days of paid time off per year.
Annual in-person company gathering.
Monthly allowance toward health insurance expenses.
Unlimited one-to-one sessions with psychologists and lifestyle experts, also available to up to three family members.
Co-working space budget for 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.