Talent Partner (AI/ML)

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Talent Partner (AI/ML) for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier SaaS clients. This position is hybrid in San Jose, CA with 3 days per wek onsite.

We are seeking a highly skilled Talent Researcher/Talent Partner with deep expertise in sourcing and recruiting top AI/ML talent. This role combines advanced research sourcing techniques with full cycle recruiting capabilities to attract and secure world-class technical talent in a competitive landscape.

Responsibilities :

• Talent Research & Sourcing - AI/ML Focus
  • Identify, engage, and build pipelines of top-tier AI/ML talent.
  • Leverage creative sourcing techniques using LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Kaggle, Boolean search, research publications, and academic networks.
  • Conduct market research and competitor analysis to understand talent availability, compensation trends, and skills in demand.
  • Develop innovative strategies to engage passive candidates in the AI/ML space.
  • Provide data-driven insights and market intelligence to inform hiring decisions and guide recruitment strategy.
• Talent Advisory & Full-Cycle Recruiting
  • Partner with hiring managers to define hiring strategies aligned with business priorities in AI/ML and applied sciences.
  • Drive end-to-end recruitment, including pipelining, interviews, stakeholder management, and offer negotiation.
  • Support the hiring process with agility-interview coordination, debriefs, and event planning for candidate engagement.

Required Skills :

• 5+ years of recruiting experience, including 3+ years as a Talent Partner/Advisor or equivalent in technology-driven roles.
• Demonstrated experience sourcing and recruiting core AI/ML talent, including applied scientists, ML engineers, computer vision experts, and related applied research roles.
• Strong sourcing skills with proficiency in LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, GitHub, Kaggle, and academic networks.
• Deep understanding of applied science, modeling, computer vision, and machine learning domains.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with ATS tools such as Phenom, Workday, or similar.
• Collaborative, agile mindset with ability to support peers and drive hiring priorities.

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