Talent Acquisition Specialist

Overview:

Are you passionate about data‑driven recruitment and excited by the rapid evolution of AI, advanced analytics, and digital talent markets?

At Expleo, we’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist with a strong AI & Data focus to help us attract, analyse, and hire the next generation of technology leaders.

This is more than a recruitment role—it’s an opportunity to influence hiring strategy, leverage advanced TA analytics, and partner closely with stakeholders shaping Expleo’s AI and data‑led future.

What’s in It for You?

Strategic Impact – Play a key role in shaping Expleo’s AI & Data talent strategy across the UK and beyond

Data-Led TA Excellence – Work with modern recruitment analytics, dashboards, and AI-enabled sourcing tools

Hybrid Flexibility – Benefit from a balanced working model with collaboration in our London office

Professional Growth – Build deep expertise at the intersection of Talent Acquisition, AI, and Data

Collaborative Culture – Partner with forward-thinking leaders, recruiters, and delivery teams

Responsibilities:

Act as a subject matter expert within Talent Acquisition, with a primary focus on AI & Data, while maintaining the flexibility to support hiring across wider Expleo capability areas (e.g. Quality Services, Transformation, Engineering) as business needs evolve

Bring prior experience from in-house consultancy environments and/or agency recruitment, with a strong ability to adapt quickly, manage competing priorities, and deliver in a fast-paced, client-driven environment

Own and deliver recruitment activity for AI & Data hiring, including sourcing, screening, and managing candidates through to offer

Use data and market insights to inform hiring decisions, talent pipelines, and recruitment strategy — with a clear focus on delivery and hiring outcomes

Conduct market and talent intelligence research across AI, data engineering, analytics, and emerging technologies to proactively identify and engage talent

Apply innovative and forward-thinking recruitment tactics to attract hard-to-find AI & Data talent, including leveraging new sourcing channels, AI-enabled tools, and proactive talent engagement strategies

Support continuous improvement of TA tools, systems, and AI-enabled sourcing approaches to enhance delivery and candidate engagement

Operate with flexibility across Expleo’s wider capability areas (e.g. Quality Services, Transformation, Engineering), stepping beyond AI & Data hiring as business demand requires

Work as a hands-on individual contributor supporting UK services, with selective collaboration across shared services

Qualifications:

Demonstrable track record of delivering against challenging or niche hiring requirements

Proven experience in recruitment, ideally within AI, Data, Digital, or Technology hiring

Experience working within an in-house consultancy environment and/or agency recruitment

Essential skills:

We’re looking for someone who brings strong recruitment expertise combined with analytical thinking and a results-focused mindset:

Strong understanding of AI, Data, Digital, or Technology hiring markets, with the ability to identify and secure in-demand talent

Proven experience using recruitment data and market insights to influence hiring outcomes and improve delivery performance

Confident working across ATS platforms, LinkedIn, and other innovative sourcing tools and methods to build high-quality talent pipelines

Ability to interpret hiring trends and talent intelligence to proactively adjust approach and drive hiring success

Strong stakeholder communication skills, with a consultative approach and a clear focus on delivering results against business demand

Benefits:

Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges

We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to their skills and take part in inspiring projects

Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses

Competitive company benefits

Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:

Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible

Communicating and promoting vacancies

Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job

Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required

Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive