Lead - 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 

This role requires a recruiter who combines deep technical recruiting expertise with an AI-first mindset. You will partner with engineering leaders to hire niche and leadership technology talent while leveraging AI-powered recruiting tools to improve sourcing, market intelligence, candidate engagement, and hiring outcomes at scale. 

You’ll blend hands-on recruiting execution with consultative advisory, partnering closely with business leaders, HR teams, and universities to design hiring approaches that work — today and at scale. 

What You’ll Do 

Candidate Sourcing, Tracking & Experience 

• Attract, track, and close high-quality technical talent aligned to evolving business needs 

• Own end-to-end hiring for niche and senior technology roles across Engineering, Product, Cloud, AI/ML, Data, Platform Engineering, and Enterprise Software. 

• Leverage AI-powered sourcing, talent intelligence, and recruiting automation tools to identify, engage, and convert high-quality technical talent. 

• Build proactive market maps and leadership pipelines for critical engineering capabilities. 

• Maintain clean, disciplined pipelines with clear reporting and funnel visibility 

• Deliver a standout candidate experience through speed, clarity, and thoughtful communication 

Candidate Assessment & Placement 

• Assess early-career and technical talent through structured interviews and assessment centres 

• Match candidate strengths and aspirations with business needs to ensure best-fit placement 

• Consolidate and present interview feedback into crisp, decision-ready summaries 

Stakeholder Partnership & Advisory 

• Partner closely with Engineering Directors, Engineering Managers, Architects, and Product leaders to define hiring strategies, calibrate technical talent, and provide market intelligence on emerging skills. 

• Advise business leaders on AI talent availability, compensation trends, and competitive hiring strategies. 

• Advise stakeholders on hiring trends, and candidate attraction levers. 

Hiring Manager Enablement 

• Guide stakeholders on delivering a consistent, high-quality candidate experience throughout the hiring process. 

• Educate hiring managers on interviewing, diversity hiring, and candidate engagement best practices 

 What You Bring 

Qualifications & Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s / MBA in HR or related fields preferred 

• 8–10 years of hands-on technical recruiting experience in Product Engineering, Digital Engineering, GCC, or technology organizations. 

• Mandatory experience hiring senior technology talent including Engineering Managers, Principal Engineers, Staff Engineers, Solution Architects, Enterprise Architects, AI/ML Engineers, Data Scientists, Platform Engineers, and Cloud Architects. 

• Demonstrated success hiring niche and critical engineering roles in competitive talent markets. 

• Strong track record of meeting or exceeding hiring metrics (quality, speed, diversity, experience) 

• Mandatory hands-on experience using AI-powered recruiting platforms and GenAI tools for sourcing, talent intelligence, screening, candidate engagement, market mapping, and recruiter productivity. 

• Proven ability to manage multiple complex requisitions simultaneously. 

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills 

• End-to-end ownership mindset with strong project management capability 

Key Skills:  

• Hands-on experience using AI and GenAI tools for sourcing, candidate engagement, screening, market research, interview preparation, and recruiting workflow automation.  

• Strong sourcing and pipeline-building expertise 

• Ability to leverage AI-driven talent intelligence to identify emerging technical skills and build strategic talent pipelines. 

• Strong understanding of AI, Cloud, Data Engineering, Cybersecurity, Platform Engineering, and Enterprise Software talent markets. 

• Ability to evaluate technical competencies in partnership with engineering leadership. 

• Deep understanding of modern engineering organizations and technical career paths. 

• Strong understanding of responsible AI usage in recruitment while maintaining fairness, compliance, and high-quality hiring decisions. 

• High attention to detail with strong data and reporting hygiene 

• Customer-first mindset with a bias for action and accountability 

• Ability to thrive in fast-moving, high-dependency environments 

 What Success Looks Like 

• Technical Hiring Delivery & Closure  

• Leadership & Critical Talent Hiring 

• AI-Enabled Recruiting Adoption 

• Technical Talent Market Intelligence 

• Pipeline Readiness for Strategic Engineering Roles 

• Recruiter Productivity through AI & Automation 

• Quality of Hire & Technical Fit  

• Technical Sourcing & Market Mapping  

• Stakeholder & Hiring Manager Partnership  

• Candidate Experience & Engagement  

• Recruitment Analytics & Funnel Optimization  

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.