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.