Wanted: Talent Acquisition Business Partner - Woking in Surrey

A Talent Acquisition (TA) Business Partner is the driving force behind recruitment delivery and best practice, acting as a subject‑matter expert and trusted thought partner to senior leaders and hiring managers across the Capgemini business. You will deliver the end‑to‑end recruitment process, supporting hiring managers and ensuring a smooth and seamless candidate experience. Hybrid working will involve a blend of company offices, client sites and home, with no 100% home‑based work.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for all roles, from requisition through to offer
• Carry out regular market mapping and external market insight across multiple capabilities and skill sets
• Collaborate with wider recruitment and HR functions to share insight and drive process improvement
• Track and report talent acquisition data to the business to support collaboration and improvements
• Partner with hiring managers to gather role requirements, advise on process and support effective decision‑making
• Deliver a positive candidate experience at all stages of the recruitment journey
• Build talent pipelines using proactive sourcing strategies (LinkedIn, job boards, referrals)
• Screen, shortlist and recommend suitable applicants
• Assess candidate competencies and fit
• Use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) systems accurately to maintain compliance and provide reporting data
• Support employer branding activity and talent pooling for recurring roles
• Promote inclusive hiring practices and contribute to Inclusive Futures for people
• Coordinate interviews and provide feedback to candidates
• Collaborate with HR and onboarding teams
• Act as the point of contact for recruitment‑related projects and lead small‑scale projects as needed

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruitment, ideally in a complex, matrixed organisation within IT Consulting, Management Consulting or professional services
• Previous experience working in an in‑house recruitment function or a Recruitment Process Outsource (RPO) provider
• Successful use of direct sourcing tools and methods
• Ability to manage the complete candidate journey from application to joining, including screening and shortlisting
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Expertise with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) / Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) systems
• Experience of strategic hiring and stakeholder engagement
• Strong track record in specialist or volume recruitment
• Experience of using recruitment analytics and market insights to inform decision‑making
• Confidence in presenting data to senior stakeholders
• Effective communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Resilience, adaptability and creative thinking
• Ability to interact, engage, influence and have credibility at all levels, including senior management, and navigate a matrixed landscape with ease and discretion
• Teamworking and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines

Disability Confident Employer

Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme, and we will offer an interview to all candidates who declare they have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. Please opt in during the application process.

Company Culture

At Capgemini we don’t just believe in inclusion; we actively make it a working reality. Driven by our core values and the Inclusive Futures for All campaign, we build environments where employees can bring their whole self to work. We embed hybrid working and flexible arrangements, support employee wellbeing through Mental Health Champions and wellbeing apps, and live our values by making ethical business choices every day. Capgemini is a recognized ethical company and a top employer on Glassdoor’s UK list.