Assistant 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.

Role Overview

As a Lead – Talent Acquisition, you will drive end-to-end hiring for consulting mandates, partnering closely with business leaders to solve complex talent challenges across strategy, technology, and advisory practices.

This role goes beyond execution — it requires a solutioning mindset, strong market intelligence, and the ability to build predictable, high-quality talent pipelines for niche and leadership hiring.

You will act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, influencing hiring decisions while mentoring recruiters and ensuring consistent delivery excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Consulting Hiring Ownership (Core Focus)

Own end-to-end delivery for consulting roles across Strategy, Digital, Technology, and Advisory

Drive hiring for mid to senior-level talent (Consultant ® Director)

Solve complex, niche, and leadership hiring mandates with high accountability

Talent Strategy & Solutioning

Translate business demand into targeted hiring strategies

Design custom sourcing approaches (not just portal-driven hiring)

Provide market intelligence: talent availability, competitor mapping, compensation insights

Advanced Sourcing & Talent Mapping

Build pipelines through LinkedIn mapping, passive talent engagement, referrals, and networks

Drive proactive talent mapping for consulting ecosystems (Big 4 / Tier 2 / Captives)

Reduce dependency on job portals through direct sourcing excellence

Stakeholder Management & Business Partnering

Partner with Consulting Leaders, Partners, and Hiring Managers

Drive alignment on role expectations, candidate quality, and hiring timelines

Act as a strategic advisor, not just an executor

Team Leadership & Capability Building

Mentor and coach recruiters on consulting hiring, advanced sourcing, and stakeholder management

Set execution rigor across screening quality, pipeline tracking, and follow-ups

Data, Metrics & Hiring Outcomes

Track and drive time-to-fill, offer-to-join ratio, and pipeline health

Maintain decision-ready dashboards and hiring MIS

Use data to identify bottlenecks and improve hiring efficiency

Mandatory Skills (Search Keywords)

Consulting hiring / Strategy hiring

Leadership hiring / Lateral hiring

Stakeholder management / Business partnering

Talent mapping / Market intelligence

Niche hiring / Executive hiring

End-to-end recruitment

Digital transformation hiring / Technology consulting hiring

Preferred Qualifications

8+ years in Talent Acquisition with consulting / professional services hiring experience

Exposure to hiring for Strategy, Technology, and Advisory roles

MBA or equivalent preferred

Strong understanding of consulting business models and talent landscape

Key Competencies

Strong business acumen (consulting context)

Influencing senior stakeholders

High ownership and delivery mindset

Advanced sourcing and talent mapping capability

Data-driven decision-making

Strong negotiation and closing skills

What Success Looks Like

Consistent closure of niche consulting roles within timelines

Strong pipeline predictability (not reactive hiring)

High offer-to-join conversion rates

Strong stakeholder trust and hiring satisfaction

Scalable hiring practices driven through team capability building

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.