Manager - Talent Acquisition

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 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 prioritiza