Talent Acquisition Specialist

4w4 weeks ago

EXL

London, GB · Full-time · £40,000 – £60,000

About this role

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a key role in identifying, attracting, and hiring high-quality talent to support the organisation’s growth and success. You will work as part of a Talent Acquisition team recruiting for roles across the UK and Ireland. Leveraging your recruitment expertise, manage end-to-end hiring processes.

Partner closely with hiring managers and stakeholders to develop effective sourcing strategies and assess candidate suitability. Deliver a strong candidate experience while proactively building a high-quality talent pipeline. Secure skilled, high-performing, and culturally aligned professionals.

Experience recruiting for technical roles within AI-focused, data and analytics environments is beneficial, along with exposure to insurance, banking, financial services, and retail. Collaborate with cross-functional teams across geographies. Manage relationships with external recruitment agency partners and the Preferred Supplier List.

Champion diversity and inclusion efforts to ensure a diverse candidate pool and reduce bias. Provide insights to enhance recruitment effectiveness aligned with organisational goals and market trends. Join EXL, a global data and AI company with over 60,000 employees spanning six continents.

Requirements

3-8 years experience
Recruitment expertise to manage and deliver end-to-end hiring processes
Ability to develop effective sourcing strategies and build high-quality talent pipelines
Experience recruiting for technical roles, particularly within AI-focused, data and analytics environments
Exposure to domains such as insurance, banking and financial services, and retail
Skills in assessing candidates' cultural fit, technical skills, and motivation
Proficiency in managing relationships with external recruitment agency partners and PSL

Responsibilities

Collaborate with hiring managers and department leaders to understand talent needs, job requirements, and team dynamics
Develop and execute recruitment strategies that align with organisational goals and market trends
Utilise various sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, networking, referrals, and direct outreach
Research and implement innovative sourcing techniques to tap into passive talent markets
Review resumes, conduct initial phone screens, and evaluate candidates against job requirements
Champion diversity and inclusion efforts within the recruitment process
Cultivate and maintain relationships with candidates to ensure a positive candidate experience
Partner with cross-functional teams across various geographies to align recruitment efforts

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement in London, United Kingdom
Permanent employment
Part of a global company headquartered in New York with over 60,000 employees spanning six continents