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.