Talent Acquisition Specialist
Senior

Descrizione della Posizione Lavorativa

We are looking for an experienced and well‑connected Talent Acquisition Specialist to join a growing institute focused on industrial AI. In this strategic role you will locate, engage and attract top‑tier AI engineers, researchers, post‑docs and other scientific professionals — including passive candidates working in leading research centres and corporate R&D departments — to strengthen our world‑class team.

Location

Torino, Italy. Partial remote working can be agreed.

Key responsibilities

• Proactive talent sourcing & engagement: design and execute advanced sourcing strategies and deep market mapping to identify high‑level AI and scientific professionals in research institutes and corporate R&D.
• Outreach to the scientific community: be active within academia, research centres, specialist forums and professional associations to develop networks and candidate pipelines.
• Relationship building & cultivation: develop and maintain long‑term, trust‑based relationships; understand candidates' career goals, research interests and potential future fit.
• Market intelligence & strategic insight: provide sophisticated analyses on talent availability, compensation and retention strategies within the global AI research landscape.
• Collaborative & consultative recruitment: work closely with Heads of R&D and the Director as a strategic advisor to define required expertise and shape talent strategy.
• Selection and hiring: support candidate evaluation, hiring decisions and onboarding activities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related scientific field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in computer science technology research and development, AI or related scientific R&D, with a focus on identifying and engaging highly specialised technical and scientific candidates.
• Proven skills in strategic sourcing, market intelligence and building deep professional relationships within AI/ML, Data Science, Robotics or related domains.
• Strong understanding of career paths, motivations and cultural aspects of researchers and engineers in research settings.
• Excellent networking, interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal); ability to engage senior professionals.
• Proficiency with advanced sourcing techniques and professional networking platforms.
• Fluency in Italian and English (both written and spoken) is essential.

How to apply

Please submit your updated CV and a compelling cover letter that outlines your specific experience in candidate sourcing and engagement to: Visualizzare la mail su click.appcast.io.

About the employer

AI4I — The Italian Institute of Artificial Intelligence for Industry
Corso Castelfidardo 22, 10129 Torino
Codice fiscale 97904430010

Benefits for employees

• Work at the forefront of AI innovation with direct industrial and societal impact.
• Stimulating, collaborative and intellectually rich environment.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and career growth.
• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requisiti

Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field; at least 5 years' experience in computer science/AI research & development or in sourcing highly specialised technical/scientific candidates from research institutes and corporate R&D; advanced sourcing and market intelligence skills; fluency in Italian and English.