Talent Acquisition Specialist (Global Tech & AI Recruitment)

Salve.Lab; Cork; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote Europe

B2B contract

20 days PTO

Annual company gathering

Health insurance allowance

Learning budget

Company equipment

Job summary

Salve.Lab is hiring an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our fast-growing AI technology company. As the third member of the Talent Acquisition team, you will work directly with the CEO to identify, attract and hire top talent globally, with a focus on technical roles.

You will lead international recruitment initiatives and help build an AI-first TA function. Based in Ireland/with fully remote capabilities in Europe, you will leverage sourcing tools and AI agents to engage

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional recruitment experience, including at least 2 years in technology recruitment.
• Experience in startup or scale-up environments.
• Experience sourcing candidates internationally across USA, Europe, LATAM.
• Proficiency with ATS and modern recruitment technologies.
• Excellent English communication, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment across technical and non-technical functions.
• Identify and engage high-calibre professionals from international markets.
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies including AI-powered approaches.
• Build long-term relationships with international talent pools.
• Conduct structured interviews to assess technical aptitude and fit.
• Collaborate with CEO and leaders to prioritise hiring and workforce needs.
• Maintain recruitment pipeline data in ATS and deliver a positive candidate experience.

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join a fast-growing international AI technology company with over 50 million users worldwide. As the third member of the Talent Acquisition team, you will work directly with the CEO and business leaders to identify, attract and hire exceptional talent across multiple business functions, with a particular focus on technical positions. This is an opportunity to take ownership of international recruitment processes while contributing to the development of an innovative, AI-first talent acquisition function. You will leverage advanced sourcing tools, AI agents and unconventional recruitment channels to engage high-calibre professionals from leading technology companies and global talent hubs. The ideal candidate is a proactive, resourceful recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced startup or scale-up environment, combines strategic thinking with hands‑on execution and enjoys experimenting with new technologies to improve recruitment outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes across technical and non-technical functions, from talent identification and initial outreach through to interviews, offer management and candidate acceptance.
• Identify, map and engage high-performing professionals from leading technology companies and major international talent hubs.
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies to attract passive candidates across the USA, Europe, LATAM and other international markets.
• Help implement and optimise an AI-first recruitment infrastructure using AI agents, automation tools, specialist communities and alternative sourcing channels.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with international talent pools to support current and future hiring requirements.
• Conduct structured candidate interviews to assess technical aptitude, professional competencies and alignment with organisational values.
• Collaborate closely with the CEO, hiring managers and business leaders to understand recruitment priorities and workforce requirements.
• Continuously test and evaluate new AI-powered recruitment technologies, sourcing techniques and talent engagement strategies.
• Maintain accurate candidate information and recruitment pipeline data within Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Ensure a professional, transparent and engaging candidate experience throughout the entire recruitment process.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives, recruitment content and talent attraction campaigns.
• Support the continuous improvement of recruitment processes, sourcing efficiency and hiring quality as the organisation scales.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of professional recruitment experience, including at least 2 years specialising in technology recruitment.
• Previous experience working within a startup or scale-up environment.
• Demonstrated experience sourcing and attracting candidates internationally, particularly across major technology markets such as the USA, Europe and LATAM.
• Strong understanding of technical recruitment, sourcing methodologies and candidate assessment.
• Proven ability to identify and engage passive candidates through direct sourcing, professional networks and alternative recruitment channels.
• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes independently.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and modern recruitment technologies.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken, at a fully fluent professional level.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence working directly with senior leadership.
• Proactive, goal-oriented approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to balance hands‑on recruitment execution with strategic planning and process development.
• Adaptability, curiosity and willingness to experiment with emerging AI technologies.
• Collaborative mindset, openness to feedback and ability to thrive in a high‑trust working environment.
• Comfortable recruiting for products involving uncensored AI models and NSFW content.
• Experience recruiting AI professionals or familiarity with the artificial intelligence industry is an advantage.
• Exposure to employer branding, compensation benchmarking or broader talent acquisition initiatives is an advantage.

Benefits

• Fully remote working arrangement from anywhere in Europe.
• B2B contract with flexibility regarding alternative contractual arrangements.
• 20 working days of paid time off annually.
• Annual in-person company gathering.
• Monthly allowance towards health insurance expenses.
• Unlimited individual sessions with psychologists and lifestyle experts, also available to up to three family members.
• Co-working space allowance covering up to two visits per month.
• Dedicated learning and development budget for courses, books, conferences, professional events and certifications.
• Company-provided equipment.
• Premium access to AI tools and technologies.
• Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership and contribute to the growth of an international AI business.
• Significant autonomy and ownership in shaping recruitment strategies and processes.
• Opportunity to help develop an AI-first Talent Acquisition function during a key stage of organisational growth.
• Additional employee benefits and professional development opportunities.