Talent Acquisition Lead, Product

(Individual Contributor)

Team: People, Talent

Prolific is not just another player in the AI space—we are the architects of the human data infrastructure that's reshaping the landscape of AI development. In a world where foundational AI technologies are increasingly commoditized, it's the quality and diversity of human-generated data that truly differentiate products and models.

The role

Prolific is scaling fast, and we’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Lead (Individual contributor) who can help us build an exceptional Product & Design team. You’ll shape how we attract and hire outstanding talent, partnering with senior leaders to turn ambitious business goals into a high-impact hiring strategy. From pioneering new sourcing approaches to closing exceptional candidates, you’ll own the full recruitment lifecycle and have a direct hand in shaping the team, and the business, we’re building for the future.

What you’ll be doing in the role

• Shape hiring strategy: Partner with senior leaders to anticipate talent needs, set priorities and build the teams that will drive Prolific’s next phase of growth.
• Find exceptional talent: Develop creative, data-led sourcing strategies to reach outstanding Product & Design talent, including hard-to-find specialists and senior leaders.
• Own the full hiring journey: Drive recruitment end to end, from first outreach to offer, creating a standout experience for candidates and hiring teams alike.
• Turn insight into action: Use hiring data, market intelligence and your own judgement to influence decisions, sharpen our approach and maintain a high bar for every hire.
• Raise the bar: Build a culture of great hiring through interviewer calibration, consistent best practices and a compelling employer brand that attracts diverse, exceptional talent.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Experienced talent partner: 7+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including 3+ years in-house, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality hires.
• Strategic and globally minded: Proven success hiring exceptional Product & Design talent across global markets, from senior individual contributors to e leaders, particularly across the UK and US.
• A trusted executive partner: Confident influencing senior leaders, challenging assumptions and translating business priorities into effective hiring strategies.
• Driven by impact: Thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments, balancing pace and ambition with rigour, accuracy and attention to detail.
• A builder and innovator: Creative, resourceful and passionate about building high-performing teams, experimenting with new approaches and continually raising the bar for talent acquisition.

Even better if you have:

• Experience implementing and optimising best-in-class recruitment technology to improve talent attraction, streamline hiring and drive efficiency at scale.
• Experience hiring across other technical disciplines, particularly Engineering and/or Data.
• A track record of hiring across both the UK and US markets, with an understanding of their different talent landscapes.

Why Prolific is a great place to work

We've built a unique platform that connects researchers and companies with a global pool of participants, enabling the collection of high-quality, ethically sourced human behavioral data and feedback. This data is the cornerstone of developing more accurate, nuanced, and aligned AI systems.

We believe that the next leap in AI capabilities won't come solely from scaling existing models but from integrating diverse human perspectives and behaviors into AI development. By providing this crucial human data infrastructure, Prolific is positioning itself at the forefront of the next wave of AI innovation—one that reflects the breadth and the best of humanity.

Working for us will place you at the forefront of AI innovation, providing access to our unique human data platform and opportunities for groundbreaking research. Join us to enjoy a competitive salary, benefits, and remote working within our impactful, mission-driven culture.

Please note the first interview stage for this role will be completed via one way video interview*