Talent Acquisition Specialist

David Kennedy Recruitment Ltd.

. Map and engage top talent from Tier 1 tech hubs and companies worldwide, including candidates who are not actively applying .

Posted 10/13/2026contractRemoteMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in global talent sourcing and recruitment strategies, particularly within the tech industry, while effectively managing the candidate journey and employer branding initiatives. Proficient in utilizing AI tools and maintaining strong relationships with passive candidates to meet hiring needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

3+ Years Recruitment ExperienceTech Recruitment ExperienceGlobal Sourcing ExperienceFamiliarity With ATSFluent English

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Global SourcingTechnical Aptitude AssessmentAI RecruitmentEmployer BrandingRecruitment Strategy

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaboration SkillsGoal-OrientedOwnership MindsetOpen to Feedback

Tools & Technologies

Applicant Tracking SystemsAI ToolsRecruitment Tools

Industry Keywords

Tech HubsStart-Up EnvironmentTalent AcquisitionNSFW ContentCompensation Benchmarking

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Work closely with the CEO and business leaders to recruit internationally across every function, with a strong focus on tech
Help shape recruitment as the company grows beyond 100 employees

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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
Advantage: experience in AI recruitment or familiarity with the AI space
Advantage: exposure to employer branding, compensation benchmarking or broader talent acquisition initiatives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote, working from anywhere
B2B contract preferred, with flexibility on contract type
20 working days of paid time off per year
Monthly allowance towards health insurance expenses
Unlimited 1:1 sessions with psychologists and lifestyle experts, also available to up to two 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