Talent Specialist. Data & AI. (Recent Graduate)

EXL; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Life assurance 4x salary

Income protection insurance

Pension

Cycle scheme

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Flexible hybrid working

Job summary

EXL, a global Data & AI company, is hiring a recent graduate for its UK & Ireland Talent Acquisition team in London (hybrid). You will learn recruitment from experienced leaders, headhunt AI talent across Europe, and support growth across Insurance, Banking, and Healthcare industries.

You’ll work with AI tools to improve candidate selection and onboarding, gaining hands‑on experience from day one in a collaborative, global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably in Human Resources, Business Management or Business Administration, though Data, Analytics and other relevant degrees will also be considered
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Good computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Office
• Confidence communicating and building relationships with different people
• An interest in business, technology, Data and AI
• A proactive attitude and willingness to get involved; the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and scheduling interviews with candidates and hiring managers
• Maintaining recruitment trackers, systems and accurate records
• Supporting offers, administration and new starter onboarding
• Searching for candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and other platforms
• Reviewing CVs and helping recruiters identify potential candidates
• Communicating with candidates and helping provide a great candidate experience
• Supporting recruitment across Data, AI, Analytics and Technology
• Using tools such as Microsoft Copilot and Claude and other AI technologies to make recruitment processes more efficient

Skills

Communication skills

Organised

MS Office

People skills

Data & AI interest

Proactive attitude

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

AI tools

Job description

EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) is a global data and artificial intelligence ("AI") company that offers services and solutions to reinvent client business models, drive better outcomes and unlock growth with speed. EXL harnesses the power of data, AI, and deep industry knowledge to transform businesses, including the world’s leading corporations in industries including insurance, healthcare, banking and financial services, media and retail, among others. EXL was founded in 1999 with the core values of innovation, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.

We are headquartered in New York and have more than 60,000 employees spanning six continents. For more information, visit www.exlservice.com.

Position: Talent Specialist. Data & AI. (Recent Graduate)

Location: London, United Kingdom (Hybrid, 4 days per week in the office)

Employment Type: Permanent to start as soon as possible

Experience: Recent graduate in take.

Start your career with EXL

Not everyone leaves university knowing exactly what career they want to pursue and that's OK.

Your first role is about finding somewhere you can learn, build confidence and develop skills that will stay with you throughout your career.

We're looking for an ambitious graduate to join our UK & Ireland Talent Acquisition team, supporting the growth of our Data, AI, Analytics and Technology business.

You’ll learn how a global organisation attracts and hires great people while developing highly transferable skills in communication, organisation, relationship building, stakeholder management, technology and business operations.

You’ll work alongside experienced recruiters and business leaders, speak with candidates from across the Data and AI market and get hands‑on experience from day one.

You don't need to have decided that recruitment is your lifelong career. What we're looking for is someone bright, organised and curious who wants a great place to start their career, learn quickly and see where their strengths can take them.

What you'll be doing

You will learn how to manage the entire recruitment process and be mentored by experienced talent leaders with many years in the industry.

You will lead the charge on adoption of the latest AI tools and how they engender best candidate selection and smoother onboarding experiences.

You will headhunt and source top AI talent leaders throughout Europe.

You will work alongside our International Growth Leaders and Strategic Growth Units to deliver on the next phase of growth within each of our key practices including, Insurance, Banking and Energy.

As part of your day-to-day activities, you will:

• Coordinating and scheduling interviews with candidates and hiring managers
• Maintaining recruitment trackers, systems and accurate records
• Supporting offers, administration and new starter onboarding
• Searching for candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and other platforms
• Reviewing CVs and helping recruiters identify potential candidates
• Communicating with candidates and helping provide a great candidate experience
• Supporting recruitment across Data, AI, Analytics and Technology
• Using tools such as Microsoft Copilot and Claude and other AI technologies to make recruitment processes more efficient

What we're looking for

We're looking for a recent graduate who is enthusiastic, organised and ready to learn.

Ideally, you'll have:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably in Human Resources, Business Management or Business Administration, although Data, Analytics and other relevant degrees will also be considered
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Good computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Office
• Confidence communicating and building relationships with different people
• An interest in business, technology, Data and AI
• A proactive attitude and willingness to get involvedThe ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Curiosity, energy and a genuine desire to learn

Why EXL is a great place to start your career

Your first role is about learning, building confidence and discovering where your strengths and interests could take you.

At EXL, you’ll:

• Start your career with a global Data and AI business, gaining exposure to Technology, Data, AI and Analytics
• Learn about a huge variety of roles and career paths while supporting recruitment across industries including Insurance, Banking, Financial Services, Retail and Healthcare
• Gain exposure to the work we do with leading clients and develop a broader understanding of how different industries and businesses operate
• Develop highly transferable skills in communication, organisation, relationship building and stakeholder management
• Learn from an experienced and supportive Talent Acquisition team while working with hiring managers and senior business leaders
• Build experience that could help shape and inspire your own longer‑term career, whether that develops within Talent Acquisition, HR or the wider business

You don't need to have your whole career mapped out when you graduate. This is an opportunity to learn about different roles, industries and career paths while building valuable skills and gaining real business experience from day one.

As part of a leading global Data and AI company, you can look forward to:

• A competitive salary with a generous bonus, private healthcare, critical illness life assurance at 4 x your annual salary, income protection insurance, and a rewarding pension.
• EXL provides everyday financial well‑being solutions, such as cash back cards, in which you can earn cashback while enjoying discounts, promotions, and offers from top retailers. We also offer a Cycle Scheme where you can save money on bikes and cycling accessories.
• At EXL, we are committed to providing our employees with the tools and resources they need to succeed and excel in their careers. We offer a wide range of professional and personal development opportunities. We also support a range of learning initiatives that allow our employees to build on their existing skills and knowledge. From online courses to seminars and workshops, our employees have the opportunity to enhance their skills and stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies.
• As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EXL is committed to diversity. Our company does not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, or disability status.
• EXL employees are eligible to purchase stock as part of our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• At EXL, we offer a flexible hybrid working model that allows employees to live a balanced, healthy lifestyle while strengthening our culture of collaboration.

To be considered for this role, you must already be eligible to work in the United Kingdom.