Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition
Zinnov
| Company | Zinnov |
| Category | HR & Recruiting |
| Location | Koramangala |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Manager |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 12 May 2026 |
| Last verified | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
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,