Mistral Grundy

Recruiter

London, England, United Kingdom4 yrs experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 15+ years in Talent Acquisition leadership
  • Expert in Data & AI recruitment strategies
  • Strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in hiring
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition expert specializing in Data, AI, and Digital Transformation sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionRecruitment Strategy

Other Skills

CRMCoachingCustomer RetentionCustomer ServiceDiversity & InclusionEmployer BrandingGeneralist RecruiterGlobal Talent AcquisitionHuman ResourcesIT RecruitmentInclusive RecruitingInterviewingJob CoachingNegotiationOrganizational Development

About

Senior Talent Acquisition Manager | Recruitment Strategy | Executive Hiring | Employer Branding | Data & AI Talent As Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at EXL, I manage end-to-end recruitment across the UK & Ireland — building high-performing teams in Data, AI, Digital, Engineering, and Leadership. I work closely with senior stakeholders to shape and deliver hiring plans that attract, engage, and retain exceptional talent across Insurance, Banking & Capital Markets, Retail, CPG, Utilities, and Travel. Core strengths: ✔️ 15+ years’ experience in Talent Acquisition leadership, technical, and executive recruitment ✔️ Proven track record delivering recruitment strategies in fast-scaling, complex environments ✔️ Specialist in hiring across Data & AI, Digital Transformation, Engineering, and Consulting ✔️ Strong background in diversity & inclusion, employer branding, and candidate experience ✔️ Skilled in stakeholder management and aligning recruitment with organisational needs ✔️ Experienced in building talent pipelines, optimising processes, and reducing time-to-hire For me, Talent Acquisition is about more than filling vacancies — it’s about creating a seamless, inclusive, and high-impact hiring experience that drives long-term business success. If you’re looking to connect with a TA leader passionate about people, innovation, and transformation, let’s connect. #TalentAcquisitionManager #RecruitmentStrategy #ExecutiveHiring #EmployerBranding #DiversityAndInclusion #UKHiring #LeadershipHiring #DataAndAI #DigitalTransformation #TalentStrategy

Experience

Exl

Senior Talent Acquisition Manager, UK & Ireland

Jul 2022Present · 3 yrs 8 mos · London, England, United Kingdom

  • EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) is a global data and AI company that helps clients reinvent business models, drive better outcomes, and unlock growth with speed. We bring together domain expertise with robust data, powerful analytics, cloud, and AI to create agile, scalable solutions and execute complex operations for the world’s leading corporations.
  • Founded on the core values of innovation, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and respect, we create value from data to enable faster decision-making and transform operating models. Key industries include Insurance, Healthcare, Banking & Financial Services, Media, and Retail, among others. Headquartered in New York, our 60,000+ team members operate from 50+ offices across six continents. Learn more at www.exlservice.com.
  • Senior Talent Acquisition Manager – UK & Ireland
  • I manage end-to-end recruitment for EXL across the UK & Ireland, focusing on building high-performing teams in Data, AI, Consulting, Engineering, and Digital Transformation. Partnering with senior leaders, I contribute to hiring strategies that attract top technical, leadership, and niche industry talent across Insurance, Banking & Capital Markets, Retail, CPG, Utilities, and Travel.
  • Focus & Impact:
  • Deliver recruitment for technical and leadership roles aligned to business needs.
  • Enhance candidate experience with smooth, inclusive hiring processes.
  • Embed Diversity, Equity & Inclusion across the talent lifecycle.
  • Use market intelligence to shape hiring plans and remain competitive.
  • Strengthen employer branding to position EXL as an employer of choice.
  • Partner with stakeholders to align hiring with workforce planning.
  • Manage high-impact recruitment campaigns to scale talent pipelines quickly.
Talent AcquisitionRecruitment StrategyEmployer BrandingDiversity & InclusionStakeholder Management

Ey

Talent Acquisition Partner via Join Talent (RPO)

Mar 2022Jun 2022 · 3 mos · United Kingdom

  • Contracted to Ernst & Young via Join Talent (RPO)
  • Worked closely with the UK&I Strategy & Transactions Recruitment team
  • Looking after end-to-end recruitment process for experienced hires across various business areas within Transactions & Corporate Finance , VME, IT & Operations.
Talent AcquisitionRecruitmentStakeholder Management

Worldline uk&i

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - UK & I

Sep 2021Mar 2022 · 6 mos · United Kingdom

  • Since acquiring Ingenico, Worldline has become the 4th largest payments provider worldwide with 20,000+ employees in 50+ countries, and can now shape the way we pay, live, and do business like never before.
  • I lead all Talent Acquisition Specialist activities in conjunction with the Global Talent Acquisition Team and HR Department. Manage all recruitment activities from start to finish in a full life-cycle manner for the UK division, with a senior level of exposure. Own the hiring process and recruiting across our many offices and locations in the UK.
  • Recruiting at all levels, ensuring candidates, hiring managers, and stakeholders (including c-suite) receive best-in-class service and a positive recruitment experience.
  • Handle expectations of stakeholders and leverage data to impact hiring decisions.
  • Champion of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, ensuring inclusive hiring practices.
  • Domains recruited for include:
  • Technology, Software Development (Front & Back End) , Project Management, Product Owners, Cloud & Network Engineering, Systems Engineers, Data Scientists, Solutions Architects, Testing, QA and Non-Tech such as Sales, BDM, Marketing, Finance, Customer Success and Operations.
Talent AcquisitionRecruitmentDiversity & Inclusion

Ageas uk

Internal Talent Acquisition Advisor

Jan 2019Aug 2021 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom

  • Ageas UK is one of the largest car and home insurers in the UK, employing around 3000 people nationwide and providing Personal and Commercial insurance.
  • Taking on the role of Internal Recruitment, collaborating with the Internal Recruitment Team, HR Department, and other department leaders and stakeholders.
  • Ownership and management of the entire lifecycle recruitment process through to on-boarding for multiple positions at a time, across various departments in the business throughout its many offices in the UK. This includes Bournemouth, Eastleigh, Gloucester, Manchester, and London.
  • Engaged in a number of internal projects related to onboarding, internal mobility, diversity and inclusion, employer branding, and process improvement.
  • Domains recruited for include:
  • Technology, Software Engineering & Development, Data Scientists, Project Management, Infrastructure, Claims, Data Governance, Marketing, Underwriting, Corporate Finance, Actuarial, Facilities, and Administration.
  • Recruiting Sales & Service Contact Center personnel such as Service Centre, Claims Handlers, Customer Service Specialists and Sales Agents at all levels, including the senior management level.
Talent AcquisitionRecruitmentDiversity & Inclusion

Your move personnel

Senior Talent Acquisition Manager & Business Owner

Jul 2009Aug 2021 · 12 yrs 1 mo · Cape Town, South Africa and United Kingdom

  • I spent over a decade building a recruitment company focused on delivering high-quality, personalised talent solutions. Guided by our motto, "It’s All About You," we supported SMEs and global corporations, specialising in sectors like Technology, Finance, Insurance, and Operations across the EMEA region.
  • I led recruitment strategy, managed high-impact campaigns, and directed a team of professionals. I also engaged with senior stakeholders, oversaw employer branding, and handled budgeting, all while ensuring the delivery of top talent for our clients.
Talent AcquisitionRecruitment StrategyEmployer Branding

Education

ABNLP (American Board of NLP) AIP (Association of Integrative Psychology) and the CMA (Complementary Medical Association) via Rebecca Lockwood Academy

Certified and Accredited — NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) & Time Line Therapy Practitioner and Breakthrough Coach

Mar 2021Jun 2021

Westminster Adult Education Services

CACHE Level 2 Certificate — Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace

Jan 2021Mar 2021

Coacheroes

Accreditation — Life Coach

Jul 2020Oct 2020

Table View High School

High School Diploma

Jan 2002Present

Continual improvement - Numerous in-house seminars and short courses attended and completed:

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