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

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 recent 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 an

📌 Manager - Talent Acquisition (Chennai)
🏢 Zinnov
📍 Chennai