Manager - Talent Acquisition at Zinnov

Koramangala, Bangalore, Karnataka, IndiaFull-timeGE - Talent AcquisitionPosted 10 days ago

About the Role

<div class="content-intro"><h3 data-start="401" data-end="419">About Zinnov</h3> 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: <ul data-start="732" data-end="840"> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-start="732" data-end="759"> Where should we invest? </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-start="760" data-end="789"> How do we scale globally? </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-start="790" data-end="840"> What capabilities will win in the next decade? </li> </ul> 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.</div>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:  <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Own complex, end-to-end client journeys </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Work across GCC advisory, managed services, and BOT / outsourcing models </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Influence leadership decisions that shape long-term talent and operating strategies </li> </ul> 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  <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Design and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned to business priorities and long-term hiring plans </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">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. </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Translate workforce planning inputs into actionable sourcing, delivery, and capacity plans </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Balance near-term delivery with scalable, future-ready hiring models </li> </ul> End-to-End Hiring Ownership  <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Lead hiring delivery across the full recruitment lifecycle — sourcing to joining </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ensure strong screening quality, efficient interview orchestration, and disciplined offer management </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">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. </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Drive consistent outcomes across time-to-fill, quality of hire, pipeline health, and candidate experience. </li> </ul> Senior Stakeholder Partnership  <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Partner with multiple senior stakeholders simultaneously, providing clarity, structure, and reliable governance </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Build credibility through data-backed insights, clear communication, and predictable execution </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Act as a trusted advisor on hiring strategy, market trends, and talent availability </li> </ul> High-Volume & Niche Hiring Programs  <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Own and deliver high-volume hiring programs with strong prioritization and operational rigor </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Lead niche and critical-skill hiring where solutioning, creativity, and proactive sourcing are essential </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">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 </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Build and sustain diverse, “ready-to-hire” pipelines to reduce reactive hiring and firefighting </li> </ul> Diversity, Process & Change Initiatives  <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Drive diversity sourcing and hiring initiatives in partnership with People teams and business leaders </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Lead change management for new TA processes, tools, and operating models </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ensure adoption through structured communication, stakeholder enablement, and tracking </li> </ul> Data, Reporting & Market Intelligence  <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Track hiring performance through dashboards and management reports </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Translate funnel data into clear insights, risks, and corrective actions </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Stay current on technology trends, role-specific skills, and hiring market dynamics to strengthen advisory and screening </li> </ul> What You Bring  Qualifications & Experience  <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Bachelor’s degree required (technical background preferred) </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Master’s degree / MBA in HR, Learning & Development, or related fields preferred </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">12–15 years of experience in talent acquisition within a results-driven environment </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Demonstrated success in hiring technology leadership roles including Directors, Senior Managers & other senior technical leadership positions. </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience partnering with Business Unit Heads, Engineering Leaders, and Delivery Leadership on strategic hiring initiatives.  </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience using AI-enabled recruiting platforms and GenAI tools to improve sourcing, assessment, recruiter productivity, and hiring insights is mandatory. </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Strong command of the full recruitment lifecycle — sourcing to joining </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Product engineering / technology hiring experience strongly preferred </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Advanced Excel and dashboard management capability for reporting and funnel hygiene </li> </ul> Key Skills  <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Strategic yet hands-on TA leadership: ability to set direction and execute with speed and discipline </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Senior stakeholder management with strong influence and expectation alignment. </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">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.  </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to identify, evaluate, and implement AI solutions that improve recruiter efficiency and hiring outcomes while ensuring responsible and ethical AI usage.  </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Strong understanding of AI's impact on technology talent markets and evolving technical skill landscapes. </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">High-volume hiring program leadership with strong prioritization and operational rigor </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Change management capability to drive buy-in and adoption of new processes and tools </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Data-driven execution with strong funnel analytics and insight-led decision support </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Executive-ready written communication and reporting/presentation skills </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Comfort operating in ambiguity and fast-paced environments </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Strong ownership mindset with a bias for action, creativity, and follow-through </li> </ul> What Success Looks Like –  <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Strategic Workforce Hiring & Planning </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Leadership Hiring Effectiveness </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">AI-led Recruitment Transformation </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Recruiter Productivity & Automation </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Technology Leadership Pipeline Development </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Quality of Hire </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Hiring Delivery & Speed </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Stakeholder Partnership </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Talent Pipeline & Market Intelligence </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Recruitment Operation & Compliance </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Team Leadership & Capability Development </li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion">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.</div>

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