Manager - Talent Acquisition

Zinnov; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Zinnov is seeking a Manager – Talent Acquisition to lead scalable, high-impact hiring engines for the Global Excellence practice. This TA leader combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, thrives in ambiguity, and owns outcomes across diversity hiring, process rigor, and data‑led decision‑making.

You will shape hiring strategy, run high‑volume and niche programs, partner with senior stakeholders, and drive transformation across technology leadership roles, ensuring a superior candidate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (technical background preferred).
• Master’s degree/MBA in HR, Learning & Development, or related fields preferred.
• 12–15 years of experience in talent acquisition in a results-driven environment.
• Demonstrated success hiring technology leadership roles including Directors and Senior Managers.
• Experience partnering with BU Heads, Engineering Leaders, and Delivery Leadership on strategic hires.
• Experience using AI-enabled recruiting platforms and GenAI tools to improve sourcing and hiring insights.

Responsibilities

• Design and drive strategic TA programs aligned to business priorities.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment from sourcing to joining with quality screening.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to build diverse, ready-to-hire pipelines.
• Own data, dashboards, and market intelligence to guide hiring decisions.
• Lead change management and adoption of new TA tools and processes.

Skills

TA leadership

Stakeholder management

AI-enabled recruiting

GenAI tooling

Change management

Data-driven hiring

Executive communication

Ambiguity tolerance

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree (technical background preferred)

Master’s degree / MBA in HR or related fields

Tools

GenAI tools

AI-enabled recruiting platforms

Job description

Job Description:

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 GlobalisationExcellence (GE)

Zinnov’s GlobalisationExcellence (GE) practice helps enterprises build and scale Global CapabilityCenters(GCCs) end-to-end — fromDesign & Discovery toBuild, Scale, and Run.

In GE, youdon’twork 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

AsManager – 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 combinesstrategic 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.

WhatYou’llDo

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 degreerequired(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 individuals of all backgrounds, communities, and experiences.