LILT AI

Language Expert Recruiter

LILT AI

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United Kingdom

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SFDC

About the role

  • Build and manage strategic partnerships with universities across Europe, Asia, and India
  • Develop targeted recruitment strategies for engaging with academic institutions in key regions
  • Attend university career fairs, conferences, and academic events to promote opportunities and build talent pipelines
  • Create partnerships with professional linguistic associations and academic networks
  • Identify and recruit graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty members with expertise in linguistics, translation, and specialized subject domains
  • Source candidates with specialized skills in rare languages, STEM fields, and technical translation
  • Utilize platforms including LinkedIn, Handshake, Euraxess, and region-specific academic job boards
  • Conduct initial screening of candidates to assess language proficiency, academic credentials, and domain expertise
  • Coordinate testing and vetting processes in collaboration with the Talent & Community team
  • Manage end-to-end onboarding of university-sourced experts
  • Track and report on sourcing metrics, pipeline health, and time-to-hire for academic talent
  • Collaborate with Production and Strategy teams to understand specialized staffing needs
  • Develop marketing materials and job postings that resonate with academic audiences

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Linguistics, Translation Studies, or related field preferred
  • 3+ years of experience in recruitment, vendor management, or talent acquisition, preferably in language services or localization
  • Proven track record of building partnerships with academic institutions
  • Strong understanding of the language services industry, translation processes, and quality standards
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across diverse cultural contexts
  • Proficiency in English; additional language skills highly valued
  • Experience with ATS platforms (Ashby preferred) and SFDC or similar CRM systems
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Established network of contacts within university language departments in Europe, Asia, or India (preferred)
  • Experience recruiting for AI/ML data projects or specialized technical roles (preferred)
  • Knowledge of academic career pathways and motivations for freelance work (preferred)
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 17100, or other quality management standards (preferred)
  • Experience with multilingual recruitment and cross-cultural talent acquisition (preferred)
Benefits
  • Work on diverse projects from anywhere, any time you want
  • Get paid quickly and fairly
  • Build your professional network in a supportive community
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
recruitmenttalent acquisitionlanguage proficiency assessmentmultilingual recruitmentvendor managementacademic career pathwaysAI/ML data project recruitmenttechnical translationquality management standardssourcing metrics tracking
Soft Skills
communication skillsrelationship-buildingindependent workmultitaskingcultural awareness