Talent Acquisition Specialist – AI/ML & Gen AI HiringLocation: Hyderabad

Experience: 3–5 years

Qualification: MBA in Human Resources / MBA with HR specialization (Preffered)

About the RoleWe are looking for a results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist with 3-5 years of experience to own full-cycle recruitment for our AI/ML and Generative AI teams. You will partner closely with engineering leaders, data science heads, and hiring managers to build a strong, diverse pipeline of AI/ML engineers, data scientists, MLOps engineers, and Gen AI/LLM specialists, while acting as a credible advisor on market trends, compensation benchmarks, and candidate experience in a highly competitive talent market.

Key Responsibilities• Manage end-to-end recruitment for AI/ML and Gen AI roles (e.g., ML Engineers, Data Scientists, NLP/LLM Engineers, MLOps Engineers, AI Researchers, Prompt Engineers, Computer Vision Engineers) across experience levels.

- Partner with hiring managers and technical leads to understand role requirements, write precise job descriptions, and define sourcing strategies for niche AI/ML skill sets.
- Source passive and active candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Kaggle, AI/ML communities, research publications, niche job boards, and employee referrals.
- Screen resumes and conduct first-level technical/behavioral interviews to assess candidates against role requirements and culture fit.
- Coordinate and manage the interview process, including scheduling technical panels, collecting structured feedback, and driving timely decisions.
- Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future AI/ML/Gen AI hiring needs, including building talent maps and competitor mapping.
- Negotiate offers, manage candidate expectations, and ensure a smooth and positive candidate experience throughout the hiring funnel.
- Track and report recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, source effectiveness, offer-to-joining ratio) and continuously improve hiring processes.




- Stay current on AI/ML/Gen AI industry trends, emerging roles, and compensation benchmarks to advise stakeholders effectively.
- Represent the employer brand at campus drives, meetups, hackathons, and AI/ML community events as needed.

Required Qualifications & Experience• 3-5 years of experience in technical talent acquisition, with at least 0-1 years focused specifically on AI/ML, Data Science, or Gen AI hiring.
- Proven track record of closing niche technical roles within competitive timelines, including senior and specialist positions.
- Working knowledge of AI/ML/Gen AI concepts and terminology (e.g., LLMs, NLP, computer vision, MLOps, RAG, fine-tuning) sufficient to evaluate candidate profiles and partner credibly with technical stakeholders.
- Hands-on experience with sourcing tools and platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, GitHub, and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience partnering directly with engineering/data science leadership.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and candidate relationship management skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA/PGDM in HR is a plus).

Preferred / Bonus Skills• Prior experience recruiting for a product-based company, AI startup, or a dedicated AI/ML Center of Excellence.
- Familiarity with Boolean search and X-ray search techniques for sourcing niche AI/ML talent.
- Experience building employer branding content or campaigns targeted at the AI/ML developer community.
- Exposure to compensation benchmarking tools and salary structuring for specialized tech roles.
- Data-driven approach to recruitment, comfortable using dashboards and ATS analytics to inform decisions.

What We Offer• Opportunity to build and scale talent pipelines for cutting-edge AI/ML and Gen AI teams.
- Collaborative, quick-paced environment with direct exposure to technical leadership.
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional growth opportunities within the HR/TA function.

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