Senior 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  Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition , you will lead talent strategy and execution at scale for Zinnov’s Global Excellence (GE) practice. This role sits at the intersection of  business growth, leadership influence, and operational excellence . You will partner with senior leadership to shape hiring priorities, drive business-critical and high-volume recruitment, and build a strong, future-ready recruiting organization.  

This is a role for a seasoned TA leader who is equally comfortable setting strategy, running complex delivery engines, and rolling up their sleeves when needed. You will drive key initiatives across diversity hiring, process transformation, and capability building — delivering outcomes in a fast-paced, high-ambiguity environment.  

What  You’ll  Do  

Talent Strategy & Enterprise-Scale Delivery  

Build and drive talent acquisition strategy aligned to business priorities, growth plans, and operating models  

Translate workforce plans into scalable hiring programs with clear delivery governance  

Balance short-term execution with long-term capability and pipeline building  

Team Leadership & Capability Building  

Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing recruiting team  

Set clear goals, coach performance, and raise the bar across sourcing, assessment, and closing  

Build leadership bench strength and ensure consistent execution quality at scale  

Senior Stakeholder Partnership  

Partner closely with senior business leaders across multiple stakeholder groups  

Own end-to-end hiring relationships, including governance, prioritization, and delivery cadence  

Act as a trusted advisor on talent availability, hiring trade-offs, and market dynamics  

Hiring Outcomes & Business Impact  

Own outcomes across time-to-fill, quality of hire, cost per hire, pipeline health, and stakeholder satisfaction  

Drive ambitious placement (and where applicable, revenue) targets through disciplined execution  

Ensure strong offer management, closing rigor, and reduced offer-to-join drop-offs  

High-Volume, Niche & Diversity Hiring  

Lead large-scale, high-volume recruitment programs with strong process rigor and candidate experience excellence  

Own niche and business-critical hiring where proactive sourcing and solutioning are required  

Drive diversity sourcing and hiring initiatives in partnership with People teams and business leadership  

Lead change management to ensure adoption of new hiring approaches and processes  

Data, Reporting & Market Intelligence  

Track TA performance through dashboards and management reporting  

Convert funnel data into actionable insights, risks, and corrective actions  

Stay current on technology trends, role-specific skills, and hiring market shifts 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  

15–18 years of experience in talent acquisition within a results-driven environment  

Proven experience operating in global, matrixed organizations  

Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with senior leadership stakeholders  

Strong command of the full recruitment lifecycle — sourcing to joining  

Product engineering / technology hiring experience strongly preferred  

Advanced capability in Excel, dashboards, and TA reporting  

Key Skills  

Strategic yet hands-on TA leadership with strong execution discipline  

Senior stakeholder management with credibility, clarity, and decision influence  

Leadership of high-volume hiring programs with operational rigor  

Diversity hiring and change management leadership  

Data-driven decision-making with strong funnel analytics and insight-led execution  

Executive-ready written and verbal communication  

High comfort with ambiguity, scale, and fast-changing business needs  

Strong ownership mindset with proactive problem-solving and follow-through  

What Success Looks Like – Global Excellence (GE)  

Predictable hiring outcomes with improved time-to-fill, strong quality of hire, and reduced offer-to-join drop-offs  

High confidence among senior stakeholders driven by responsiveness, clarity, and consistent delivery  

Healthy, diverse, continuously refreshed pipelines that minimize firefighting  

TA excellence at scale: high-volume hiring delivered with strong process discipline and superior candidate experience  

Metrics that drive action: accurate, decision-ready dashboards with clear insights and corrective actions  

If you’re excited by building talent organizations at scale, influencing senior leadership, and owning hiring outcomes that directly power business growth — this role is designed for you.  

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.