Manager - Talent Acquisition

About Zinnov

Zinnov is a global management consulting firm that helps organizations make decisions that actually get used — and deliver results that matter. For over two decades, we’ve partnered with leading enterprises, high-growth technology companies, and investors to answer some of the toughest questions they face:

Where should we invest?

How do we scale globally?

What capabilities will win in the next decade?

Our work shapes market entry strategies, global operating models, M&A decisions, and long-term growth bets. We’re known for being data-led, execution-focused, and outcome-driven — not opinion-heavy slideware.

At Zinnov, how you work matters as much as what you deliver. We value independent thinking, crisp communication, and early ownership. With 450+ professionals across 10 global offices, we work across industries including Digital Services, ER&D, Enterprise Software, Semiconductors, Healthcare, BFSI, Automotive, Media & Telecom, and Private Equity.

Zinnov isn’t for everyone. It’s for people who want steep learning curves, honest feedback, and the chance to see their work influence real business decisions — not just presentations.

Why Globalisation Excellence (GE)

Zinnov’s Globalisation Excellence (GE) practice helps enterprises build and scale Global Capability Centers (GCCs) end-to-end — from Design & Discovery to Build, Scale, and Run .

In GE, you don’t work in silos. You:

Own complex, end-to-end client journeys

Work across GCC advisory, managed services, and BOT / outsourcing models

Influence leadership decisions that shape long-term talent and operating strategies

This is where strategy meets execution — and where talent plays a defining role.

About the Role

As Manager – Talent Acquisition , you will play a pivotal leadership role in building scalable, high-impact hiring engines for Zinnov’s Global Excellence (GE) practice. This is a role for a TA leader who combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution , thrives in ambiguity, and takes deep ownership of outcomes.

You will shape and execute hiring strategy, lead high-volume and niche hiring programs, partner with senior business stakeholders, and drive transformation initiatives across diversity hiring, process rigor, and data-led decision-making. The role spans strategic planning, operational excellence, and day-to-day problem-solving — all in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

What You’ll Do

Talent Acquisition Strategy & Leadership

Design and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned to business priorities and long-term hiring plans

Champion an AI-first Talent Acquisition strategy by leveraging AI-powered sourcing, screening, talent intelligence, interview enablement, market mapping, and recruiting automation to improve recruiter productivity, hiring quality, candidate experience, and decision-making. Continuously evaluate and implement emerging AI tools and best practices across the hiring lifecycle.

Translate workforce planning inputs into actionable sourcing, delivery, and capacity plans

Balance near-term delivery with scalable, future-ready hiring models

End-to-End Hiring Ownership

Lead hiring delivery across the full recruitment lifecycle — sourcing to joining

Ensure strong screening quality, efficient interview orchestration, and disciplined offer management

Own end-to-end hiring for critical leadership and specialist technology roles, ensuring high-quality assessment, stakeholder alignment, and exceptional candidate experience for strategic hires.

Drive consistent outcomes across time-to-fill, quality of hire, pipeline health, and candidate experience.

Senior Stakeholder Partnership

Partner with multiple senior stakeholders simultaneously, providing clarity, structure, and reliable governance

Build credibility through data-backed insights, clear communication, and predictable execution

Act as a trusted advisor on hiring strategy, market trends, and talent availability

High-Volume & Niche Hiring Programs

Own and deliver high-volume hiring programs with strong prioritization and operational rigor

Lead niche and critical-skill hiring where solutioning, creativity, and proactive sourcing are essential

Lead executive and leadership hiring programs across technology functions including Director, Senior Manager, Manager, Principal Engineer, Engineering Manager, Solution Architect, Product, Data, AI/ML, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and other critical leadership roles

Build and sustain diverse, “ready-to-hire” pipelines to reduce reactive hiring and firefighting

Diversity, Process & Change Initiatives

Drive diversity sourcing and hiring initiatives in partnership with People teams and business leaders

Lead change management for new TA processes, tools, and operating models

Ensure adoption through structured communication, stakeholder enablement, and tracking

Data, Reporting & Market Intelligence

Track hiring performance through dashboards and management reports

Translate funnel data into clear insights, risks, and corrective actions

Stay current on technology trends, role-specific skills, and hiring market dynamics to strengthen advisory and screening

What You Bring

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree required (technical background preferred)

Master’s degree / MBA in HR, Learning & Development, or related fields preferred

12–15 years of experience in talent acquisition within a results-driven environment

Demonstrated success in hiring technology leadership roles including Directors, Senior Managers & other senior technical leadership positions.

Experience partnering with Business Unit Heads, Engineering Leaders, and Delivery Leadership on strategic hiring initiatives.

Experience using AI-enabled recruiting platforms and GenAI tools to improve sourcing, assessment, recruiter productivity, and hiring insights is mandatory.

Strong command of the full recruitment lifecycle — sourcing to joining

Product engineering / technology hiring experience strongly preferred

Advanced Excel and dashboard management capability for reporting and funnel hygiene

Key Skills

Strategic yet hands-on TA leadership: ability to set direction and execute with speed and discipline

Senior stakeholder management with strong influence and expectation alignment.

AI-first recruiting mindset with hands-on experience using GenAI and AI-powered recruiting platforms for sourcing, candidate engagement, screening, market intelligence, interview preparation, recruiting analytics, and workflow automation.

Ability to identify, evaluate, and implement AI solutions that improve recruiter efficiency and hiring outcomes while ensuring responsible and ethical AI usage.

Strong understanding of AI's impact on technology talent markets and evolving technical skill landscapes.

High-volume hiring program leadership with strong prioritization and operational rigor

Change management capability to drive buy-in and adoption of new processes and tools

Data-driven execution with strong funnel analytics and insight-led decision support

Executive-ready written communication and reporting/presentation skills

Comfort operating in ambiguity and fast-paced environments

Strong ownership mindset with a bias for action, creativity, and follow-through

What Success Looks Like –

Strategic Workforce Hiring & Planning

Leadership Hiring Effectiveness

AI-led Recruitment Transformation

Recruiter Productivity & Automation

Technology Leadership Pipeline Development

Quality of Hire

Hiring Delivery & Speed

Stakeholder Partnership

Talent Pipeline & Market Intelligence

Recruitment Operation & Compliance

Team Leadership & Capability Development

Zinnov is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from indiv