Principal - Talent Consulting

Zinnov Management Consulting; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Zinnov is seeking a Principal – Talent Strategy & Transformation in Bangalore. With 10+ years in management consulting, you will lead end-to-end engagements, partnering with CHROs and senior leaders to shape workforce strategies and operating models.

This role emphasizes delivery ownership, client relationships, and contribution to business development within a global consulting practice. You will mentor teams, drive analytical rigor, and help build scalable talent capabilities while advancing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a reputed institution; MBA/PGDM preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in Management Consulting, Human Capital Consulting, Talent Strategy, HR Transformation, or Workforce Advisory.
• Proven experience leading consulting engagements with end-to-end delivery ownership.
• Strong understanding of Talent Strategy, Total Rewards, Organization Design, Workforce Transformation, and HR Operating Models.
• Experience working with senior client stakeholders, including CHROs and business leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Talent Strategy engagements and drive structured recommendations.
• Engage CHROs, HR leaders, and business leaders to address complex workforce challenges.
• Own project delivery, scope, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder management.
• Contribute to business development, solution design, and capability building.

Skills

Talent Strategy

Leadership

Executive Communication

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/PGDM

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Principal - Talent Strategy and Transformation

Koramangala, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

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.

Principal – Talent Strategy & Transformation

Location: Bangalore
Experience: 10+ years | Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

As a Senior Engagement Manager / Principal, you will lead end-to-end consulting engagements focused on Talent Strategy and Workforce Transformation. You will work closely with CHROs, Talent Leaders, Business Leaders, and GCC executives to address complex people-related business challenges through structured analysis, market insights, and actionable recommendations.

This role is designed for an experienced consulting leader who can confidently engage senior stakeholders, lead multidisciplinary consulting teams, and drive predictable outcomes across multiple engagements. In addition to delivery, you will contribute to business development, solutioning, capability building, and the continued growth of Zinnov's India Consulting Parctice

What You'll Do

Talent Strategy Consulting

Lead consulting engagements across areas such as:

• Total Rewards Strategy
• Compensation & Benefits Benchmarking
• Workforce Strategy & Planning
• Talent Operating Models
• Skills & Capability Development
• Leadership & Succession Strategy
• Organization Design
• Employee Value Proposition
• HR Operating Model Transformation
• Workforce Productivity & Effectiveness
• Talent Analytics
• AI led talent and workforce strategy

Develop strategic recommendations that help organizations build scalable and future-ready talent capabilities.

End-to-End Engagement Leadership

• Own project delivery across multiple consulting engagements, including scope, timelines, quality, budgets, and stakeholder management.
• Translate complex business challenges into structured consulting workstreams.
• Drive analytical rigor and ensure executive-ready client deliverables.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and project governance throughout the engagement lifecycle.

Research & Insight Development

• Lead primary and secondary research to establish strong evidence-based recommendations.
• Benchmark industry practices, talent models, and workforce strategies.
• Synthesize quantitative and qualitative insights into actionable business recommendations.
• Review and elevate team outputs into executive-level narratives.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Build trusted relationships with CHROs, HR Leaders, Business Leaders, and GCC executives.
• Facilitate workshops, steering committee meetings, and executive presentations.
• Align stakeholders across functions and geographies to drive informed decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and support long‑term partnerships.

Business Development & Solutioning

• Support proposal development, RFP responses, and client presentations.
• Participate in solution design and engagement planning.
• Develop resource plans, effort estimates, and commercial inputs.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts and contribute to new business acquisition.

Practice Development

• Develop consulting methodologies and reusable frameworks.
• Build standardized templates, toolkits, and knowledge assets.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and capability development across the Talent Consulting team.
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery quality and consulting excellence.

People Leadership & Coaching

• Lead and mentor consulting teams across multiple engagements.
• Coach team members on structured problem-solving, research, analytical thinking, and executive communication.
• Review deliverables to ensure high standards of quality and consistency.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.

Preferred candidate profile

What You Bring

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree from a reputed institution; MBA/PGDM preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in Management Consulting, Human Capital Consulting, Talent Strategy, HR Transformation, or Workforce Advisory.
• Proven experience leading consulting engagements with end-to-end delivery ownership.
• Strong understanding of Talent Strategy, Total Rewards, Organization Design, Workforce Transformation, and HR Operating Models.
• Experience working with senior client stakeholders, including CHROs and business leadership teams.

Key Skills

• Structured problem-solving and strategic thinking.
• Strong research and analytical capabilities.
• Executive communication and presentation skills.
• Client relationship management.
• Consulting project management.
• Business development and commercial orientation.
• Team leadership and coaching.
• High ownership with an execution-focused mindset.

What Success Looks Like

• Successful delivery of multiple Talent Strategy consulting engagements with high client satisfaction.
• Trusted advisor relationships with senior HR and business leaders.
• Strategic recommendations that influence talent and workforce decisions.
• Consistent contribution to business development and account growth.
• Strong consulting team capability through mentoring and coaching.
• Scalable consulting methodologies and reusable assets that improve delivery excellence.
• Building a Talent Practice in GE India Consulting team and building more understanding of HR, Talent and skill strategies within the team

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.