Talent Acquisition Specialist

CuspAI is an AI company developing a search engine for next-generation materials. It applies AI to materials discovery, addressing challenges in energy, clean water, computing, and carbon capture.

• Support strategy, provide data, and refine recruiting workflows across technical, research, operational, and go-to-market roles;
• Administer, configure, and optimize Ashby, maintaining data integrity, pipeline hygiene, and candidate throughput;
• Evaluate, implement, and manage vendor relationships for recruiting tools, candidate assessment platforms, and sourcing technology;
• Create standard operating procedures for job postings, interview loops, candidate communications, and offer approvals;
• Design, build, and maintain recruiting performance dashboards in Ashby;
• Deliver actionable data insights to Talent Partners, Hiring Managers, and Executive Leadership to resolve pipeline bottlenecks;
• Audit ATS data integrity and ensure compliance with global data privacy regulations, including GDPR;
• Support a Talent Acquisition team of 4 Talent Partners and 1 Sourcer across company roles;
• Manage complex, multi-stage, multi-timezone interview loops;
• Serve as the primary candidate contact throughout interview processes, providing clear communication and candidate care;
• Coordinate candidate travel logistics, expense reimbursements, and virtual or onsite interview setups;
• Collaborate with People Operations, IT, and Hiring Managers on transitions from offer acceptance to employee onboarding;
• Partner with AI Researchers and Experimental Lab Leads to establish interviewer calibration schedules and structured feedback kits in Ashby;
• Facilitate interviewer training on structured interviewing, Ashby, and inclusive hiring practices.

• Experience combining talent operations, recruitment reporting, and end-to-end recruitment coordination in a fast-paced technology or startup environment;
• Deep hands-on expertise with Ashby, including advanced workflow setup, interview plan creation, and custom reporting;
• Experience supporting full-lifecycle Talent Partners and Sourcers across technical, scientific, and non-technical roles;
• A builder mindset and interest in creating scalable processes, automation, and reliable operational systems;
• Strong analytical skills and experience building talent reporting dashboards and using data to optimize hiring workflows;
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a candidate-first mindset;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for engaging with candidates and executive stakeholders;
• Genuine motivation by CuspAI's mission to harness AI for sustainable materials discovery and positive global impact;
• Nice to have: experience in an AI, deep-tech, computational biology, or scientific research startup; recruiting automation workflows using Zapier, Workato, or custom webhooks with Ashby; international hiring logistics, visa sponsorship procedures, and global mobility across the UK and EU; design skills for candidate preparation guides and employer branding materials.

• Equity in CuspAI;
• 28 Days of holiday in DE, NL, and UK, or 21 days in JP, SG, and US, in addition to local public holidays;
• 26 Weeks of parental leave at full pay for primary caregivers and 12 weeks at full pay for secondary caregivers;
• Professional development budget;
• Regular travel to other locations may be required for collaboration and project work;
• The role is based in Cambridge, London, Amsterdam, or Berlin, with three days per week in the office.