Manager - Talent Acquisition at Zinnov

Chennai, tamil nadu, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Talent Acquisition Strategy, Senior Stakeholder Management, High-Volume Hiring, Niche Hiring, Change Management, Data-Driven Execution, Funnel Analytics, Workforce Planning, Recruitment Lifecycle Management, Diversity Sourcing, Executive Communication, Product Engineering Hiring

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

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 Globalization Excellence (GE) Zinnov’s Globalization 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 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 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 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 degree required (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 Proven experience operating in global, matrixed organizations with senior stakeholders 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 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 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.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and execution of scalable hiring strategies for the Globalization Excellence practice, focusing on both high-volume and niche technical roles. Partner with senior stakeholders to drive talent acquisition transformation, diversity initiatives, and data-led decision-making.