Specialist - Talent Sourcing

G42

Overview

We are seeking a proactive and strategic Talent Sourcing Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition team. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and building relationships with world-class talent across technology, artificial intelligence, and related domains. You will partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to develop sourcing strategies that attract top candidates from competitive markets globally. .

Responsibilities

• Talent Research & Mapping
• Conduct in-depth market research and talent mapping for AI, engineering, data science, and other technical roles.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of passive candidates for current and future hiring needs.
• Sourcing & Outreach
• Identify high-quality candidates through advanced sourcing channels (LinkedIn, GitHub, etc).
• Craft personalized outreach campaigns to engage top talent and generate interest in opportunities.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand role requirements and ideal candidate profiles.
• Share market insights, competitor analysis, and sourcing intelligence to influence hiring decisions.
• Candidate Experience & Branding
• Act as the first point of contact for potential candidates, ensuring a positive and professional interaction.
• Represent the company s brand as a leading AI innovator and employer of choice.
• Data & Reporting
• Track sourcing metrics (response rates, pipeline health, diversity outreach, etc.) and provide regular reports to stakeholders.
• Use data-driven insights to refine sourcing strategies and improve efficiency
  

• Bachelor s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 8-10 years of sourcing/recruitment experience, ideally within technology or AI-focused organizations.
• Strong knowledge of advanced sourcing techniques (Boolean, X-ray, social media mining, academic research).
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and CRM tools.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to use data to guide decisions.
• Passion for technology, AI, and emerging innovations in the talent landscape.
• Preferred Experience
• Prior experience sourcing niche AI talent (machine learning researchers, data scientists, applied AI engineers).
• Global sourcing exposure across North America, Europe, Middle East, and Asia.
• Understanding of diversity sourcing strategies and inclusive hiring practices.