Associate Director - Talent Acquisition at Zinnov

Koramangala, Bangalore, Karnataka, IndiaFull-timeGE - Talent AcquisitionPosted about 1 month 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 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>Own complex, end-to-end client journeys </li> <li>Work across GCC advisory, managed services, and BOT / outsourcing models </li> <li>Influence leadership decisions that shape long-term talent and operating strategies This is where strategy meets execution — and where talent plays a defining role.  </li> </ul> About the Role  As Associate Director – Talent Acquisition, you will lead the hiring strategy and execution for a Global Capability Center (GCC) client in Hyderabad. You will own end-to-end recruitment across Technology, Engineering, and Corporate/Functional roles, partnering closely with senior stakeholders across global and regional teams. This role is designed for a data-driven TA leader who can scale hiring in a fast-paced environment, build strong pipelines for niche roles, run predictable operating rhythms, and drive high-quality outcomes through strong team leadership, stakeholder alignment, and process excellence. What You’ll Do  TA Strategy & Workforce Planning <ul> <li>Own the end-to-end TA strategy across Technology, Engineering, and Functional hiring for the GCC.</li> <li>Drive workforce planning in partnership with business leaders and HRBPs — demand forecasting, prioritization, and execution plans. </li> <li>Build scalable hiring playbooks to support growth across multiple role families and seniority levels.</li> </ul>  Niche Hiring & Pipeline Building <ul> <li>Build robust talent pipelines for niche and hard-to-hire roles through proactive sourcing beyond portals. </li> <li>Strengthen channel strategy across referrals, sourcing teams, vendors, research-based mapping, and talent communities.</li> <li>Drive hiring outcomes across critical roles with speed, quality, and consistency.</li> </ul>  Stakeholder Management & Business Partnership <ul> <li>Partner closely with senior leadership (Global / India) to understand business needs and translate them into hiring plans. </li> <li>Run structured business reviews, share market intelligence, and align on hiring trade-offs and feasibility. </li> <li>Maintain high stakeholder confidence through clarity, cadence, and transparent progress updates.</li> </ul>  Team Leadership & Capability Building <ul> <li>Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing TA team across recruiters, sourcers, and TA ops. </li> <li>Drive capability building on sourcing, assessment quality, role selling, tools, and candidate experience.</li> <li>Implement best practices for productivity, bandwidth allocation, and performance management. </li> </ul> Process Excellence & Candidate Experience  <ul> <li>Own and optimize recruitment processes to improve turnaround time, quality of hires, and candidate experience. </li> <li>Ensure smooth coordination across sourcing, recruitment operations, onboarding, and HR teams. </li> <li>Drive offer management and conversion — engagement, negotiation, and offer-to-join closure discipline. </li> </ul> Metrics, Reporting & TA Dashboards  <ul> <li>Build and run TA dashboards covering TAT, pipeline health, conversion ratios, offer-to-join, hiring forecasts, and recruiter productivity. </li> <li>Establish KPI discipline across TA teams and drive action plans based on insights. </li> <li>Present hiring trends, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership with decision-ready narratives. </li> </ul> Technology, Tools & Continuous Improvement  <ul> <li>Leverage ATS and HR tools (e.g., Greenhouse / Workday / SuccessFactors or similar) to improve hiring efficiency. </li> <li>Advocate for automation, AI tools, and process upgrades that enhance speed and quality. </li> <li>Improve data hygiene and operational rigor to ensure reliable reporting and forecasting.</li> </ul>  Employer Branding & Recruitment Marketing <ul> <li>Partner with branding/communications teams to strengthen the GCC’s employer value proposition. </li> <li>Drive recruitment marketing initiatives for tech, engineering, and functional talent segments. </li> <li>Build visibility and attractiveness in talent markets through targeted campaigns and community engagement. </li> </ul> What You Bring Qualifications & Experience  <ul> <li>15+ years of Talent Acquisition experience with 5+ years in a leadership role. </li> <li>Strong expertise hiring across Tech, Engineering, and Corporate/Functional roles. </li> <li>Experience scaling hiring in a fast-paced, stakeholder-heavy environment (GCC / product / engineering preferred). </li> <li>Strong comfort with recruitment analytics, TA operations, and forecasting.</li> </ul>  Key Skills <ul> <li>TA strategy, workforce planning, and end-to-end hiring ownership.</li> <li>Advanced stakeholder management and executive communication. </li> <li>Strong people leadership — coaching, performance management, team scaling. </li> <li>Data-driven execution — dashboards, funnel management, conversion optimization. </li> <li>Process rigor — structured operating rhythm, predictable delivery, high-quality candidate experience. </li> <li>Strong sourcing and pipeline strategy for niche roles and competitive talent markets.</li> </ul>  What Success Looks Like <ul> <li>TA strategy translated into predictable outcomes across technology, engineering, and functional hiring.</li> <li>Healthy pipelines for niche roles, with strong funnel visibility and disciplined follow-through. </li> <li>Improved conversion metrics — higher offer-to-join, faster closures, stronger candidate engagement. </li> <li>High stakeholder confidence driven by clarity, cadence, and decision-ready reporting. </li> </ul> A high-performing TA team with strong execution standards, capability depth, and scalable operating rhythms. If you enjoy owning high-scale GCC hiring end-to-end, influencing senior stakeholders through data and market insight, and building a high-performing TA engine that delivers speed and quality — this role offers both impact and growth.<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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