Zinnov

Manager- Talent Acquisition

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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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Proven experience operating in global, matrixed organizations with senior stakeholders
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 individuals of all backgrounds, communities, and experiences.