Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Talent Acquisition Specialist recruiting exceptional talent for a fast-growing AI-focused research company. Partnering with leaders to define hiring strategy and deliver an outstanding candidate experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Own full-cycle recruiting across technical functions, from sourcing through offer acceptance.
  • Find and engage exceptional talent that others can't, using creative sourcing strategies, referrals, and relationship building.
  • Partner with hiring managers to define hiring strategies, calibrate talent, and raise the hiring bar with every search.
  • Conduct thoughtful interviews that uncover not only technical capability but curiosity, ambition, and enthusiasm for FirstPrinciples mission.
  • Build meaningful relationships with candidates, acting as both an advisor and an ambassador for our mission.
  • Continuously build talent communities so we're always connected with tomorrow's exceptional hires.
  • Leverage recruiting data and market insights to improve processes, influence hiring decisions, and identify new opportunities.
  • Champion an exceptional candidate experience that reflects the caliber of our team and our culture.
  • Help shape and evolve our hiring practices, employer brand, and recruiting programs as we continue to grow.

Requirements:

  • 2–5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a high-growth technology company or startup.
  • A proven track record of sourcing and hiring exceptional technical talent, particularly AI engineers, researchers, or other highly specialized roles.
  • Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build trust quickly with candidates and hiring managers alike.
  • A naturally curious mindset; you enjoy learning about new technologies and can confidently engage with technical candidates.
  • Strong organization and the ability to manage multiple searches without sacrificing quality or candidate experience.
  • Experience with modern recruiting tools such as Ashby, Juicebox, and LinkedIn Recruiter.
  • A data-driven approach, using recruiting metrics to continually improve outcomes.
  • Comfort with ambiguity and the pace of a fast-growing company where priorities evolve quickly.
  • A relentless drive to raise the hiring bar and build teams that outperform expectations.
  • **Bonus** if you have a B.Sc. in physics and have a genuine interest in AI

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible working hours
  • Professional development budget
  • Home office setup allowance
  • Global team events