Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands.
We’re seeking an AI Enablement Lead (Talent Acquisition) for a remote opportunity. In this role, you will lead the delivery of AI training and consulting programs tailored for HR and recruitment professionals, while also supporting pre-sales, thought leadership, and client engagement.

This is a high-impact position for an experienced HR and Talent Acquisition leader who is also a recognized AI educator for the people function. The ideal candidate will bring a proven curriculum that shows how to integrate AI tools into HR and TA workflows, and will excel at translating complex technology into practical, ethical, and effective solutions for the talent lifecycle.

There is no application deadline for this role.

AI Enablement Lead (Talent Acquisition) Responsibilities:

• Join prospect and client meetings as a subject matter expert on AI in HR and Talent Acquisition.

• Demonstrate practical use cases of AI for candidate sourcing, screening, onboarding, workforce analytics, and employee engagement.

• Assist sales teams in tailoring proposals and presentations to HR leaders and talent executives, highlighting ROI and compliance considerations.

• Leverage an existing network of HR and TA professionals to create warm introductions and support revenue growth.

• Collaborate with the sales team to develop AI workforce transformation packages for both new and existing clients.

• Lead one or more Onward-branded webinars per month showcasing AI applications for:

  • Talent sourcing & recruitment marketing (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter automation, programmatic ad copy via ChatGPT, personalized outreach with Jasper or Copy.ai).

  • Candidate assessment & interviewing (e.g., AI-powered video interview analysis tools like HireVue, ethical prompt design for candidate Q&A).

  • Onboarding & training (e.g., AI chatbots for policy FAQs, adaptive learning platforms like Docebo with AI content curation).

  • Employee engagement & analytics (e.g., sentiment analysis tools, AI-enabled pulse surveys).

• Publish articles, speak at HR tech events, and serve as a public-facing authority on AI adoption in HR functions.

• Deliver in-person and virtual AI workshops to HR and TA teams using your pre-developed curriculum.

• Customize sessions for various audiences (corporate HR, agency recruiters, executive search teams).

• Train HR leaders on AI ethics, bias mitigation, and legal compliance in recruitment and employment decisions.

AI Enablement Lead (Talent Acquisition) Qualifications:

• 7+ years of combined HR, Talent Acquisition, or People Operations experience.

• AI-focused training delivery, specifically to HR and TA professionals.

• Existing AI training curriculum tailored to HR workflows, with practical exercises and case studies.

• Deep knowledge of HR tech stack integrations (ATS, HRIS, CRM) with AI-enabled tools, such as:

  • Greenhouse, Lever, or Workday with AI sourcing add-ons.

  • HireVue, Paradox, Eightfold, SeekOut.

  • AI-driven onboarding/chatbots for HR self-service.

  • Predictive workforce planning tools.

• Ability to advise on change management for AI adoption in HR settings.

• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and curriculum design skills.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Life Insurance.

• 401(k) Program.

• Commuter Benefit.

• eLearning & Ongoing Training.

• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

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About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

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Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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