Talent acquisition specialist
Pubblicato il 02-10-2026 - AI4I Foundation in Italia
We are seeking a highly skilled and exceptionally networked Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our growing organization.
The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and exceptionally networked Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our growing organization. This pivotal role will be instrumental in identifying, engaging, and attracting toptier AI engineers, researchers, post-docs, and other scientific professionals, including those not actively seeking new opportunities within leading research institutes and R&D; departments of large enterprises. Your primary focus will be to strategically connect our Institute with these highly sought‐after talents, ensuring we continue to build a world‐class team.
Location
Turin, Italy. Partial remote working can be agreed.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Proactive Talent Sourcing & Engagement: Develop and execute advanced sourcing strategies to identify and engage top‐tier AI and scientific professionals currently excelling within other leading research institutes and corporate R&D; departments.
This involves deep market mapping and cultivating relationships long before active recruitment needs arise.
Outreach to Scientific Community: Immerse yourself in key AI, scientific, and technological communities (academia, research centres, specialized forums, professional associations). Relationship Building & Cultivation: Establish and nurture long‐term relationships with candidates. This includes understanding their career aspirations, research interests, and potential fit for future roles.
Market Intelligence & Strategic Insight: Provide sophisticated insights on the competitive AI and scientific talent landscape, including compensation, retention strategies, and key talent pools within leading research organisations globally. Collaborative & Consultative Recruitment: Partner very closely with our Heads of R&D; Unit and Director; act as a strategic consultant, leveraging your market intelligence to advise on talent strategy and identify the precise