Remote Global Talent Acquisition Specialist (AI-Driven Hiring)

David Kennedy Recruitment Limited; Waikato; Remote; NZD 119,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote, from anywhere

B2B contract preferred, with flex on契約

20 working days of paid time off per y

Annual in-person company gathering

Monthly health insurance allowance

Unlimited 1:1 sessions with mental &生活

Co-working budget up to 2 visits/month

Learning budget for courses & events

Company equipment

Premium AI tools access

Shape TA function during growth

And many more!!!

Job summary

David Kennedy Recruitment is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist for a fast-growing AI technology company with international reach. This remote role will be the third specialist, collaborating with the CEO and leaders to recruit globally across all functions with a tech emphasis.

The position focuses on building long-term relationships with passive talent and shaping how recruitment evolves as the company scales beyond 100 employees.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

Tech recruitment

Global sourcing

Stakeholder collaboration

Interviewing

Employer branding

Tools

ATS experience

Job description

David Kennedy Recruitment is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist for a fast-growing AI technology company with international reach. This remote role will be the third specialist, collaborating with the CEO and leaders to recruit globally across all functions with a tech emphasis.

The position focuses on building long-term relationships with passive talent and shaping how recruitment evolves as the company scales beyond 100 employees.