Technical Recruiter
About this role
The team at Zinnov, specifically within the Globalisation Excellence (GE) practice, is focused on helping enterprises build and scale Global Capability Centers (GCCs) across the end-to-end lifecycle, spanning from initial Design & Discovery through to Build, Scale, and Run phases. This function requires a blend of strategic advisory and hands-on execution to influence leadership decisions regarding long-term talent and operating strategies. The Technical Recruiter role exists to be the critical link in this process, ensuring that the organization secures the specialized engineering talent necessary to execute these complex global initiatives.
This position involves operating at the intersection of technical recruiting and strategic consulting. The individual will be responsible for sourcing and securing mid-level engineering talent across diverse technical domains, including Software, Cloud, Data, and AI. They will not only perform traditional recruiting functions but will also act as a consultant, advising business leaders on talent availability and competitive hiring trends within the technology landscape.
The ideal candidate thrives in an environment that values independent thinking and early ownership, seeking opportunities to see their efforts directly influence significant business decisions. This role is suited for a candidate who can combine deep technical sourcing expertise with consultative communication skills to build robust pipelines for niche technical roles.
What you will do
- Drive proactive sourcing efforts for various mid-level engineering roles, including Software Engineers, Cloud Engineers, and Data Engineers.
- Build strong passive talent pipelines by utilizing market mapping, talent intelligence, referrals, and social sourcing methods.
- Source and hire emerging AI talent such as AI Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers, and Generative AI Engineers.
- Utilize GenAI and AI-enabled recruiting platforms to enhance sourcing productivity and candidate engagement.
- Assess early-career and technical talent through structured interviews and assessment centers.
- Match candidate strengths and aspirations with specific business needs to ensure optimal placement.
- Partner with Engineering Managers and Technical Leads to understand hiring priorities and technical competencies.
What you need
- A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s or MBA in HR or related fields is preferred.
- Candidates must possess four to six years of practical technical recruiting experience within Product Engineering, GCCs, or technology organizations.
- Demonstrated success in hiring roles such as Software Engineers, Senior Software Engineers, Full Stack Engineers, and Cloud Engineers is necessary.
- Exceptional sourcing expertise across Software Engineering, AI/ML, Cloud, Data Engineering, and Digital technologies is required.
- Proven ability to build high-quality passive talent pipelines for niche technical roles is essential.
- Hands-on experience hiring AI/ML talent, including AI Engineers, Data Scientists, and MLOps Engineers, is highly preferred.
- Experience using AI-powered recruiting platforms and GenAI tools for sourcing and market mapping is required.
Nice to have
- Master’s / MBA in HR or related fields
Benefits
- steep learning curves
- honest feedback
- chance to see work influence real business decisions
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the remote policy?
The posting does not explicitly detail the remote work policy for this role.
What is the compensation structure?
The posting does not provide specific salary details for this position.
What technologies are relevant to this role?
The role involves leveraging AI-powered recruiting platforms and GenAI tools for sourcing and market mapping.
What is the nature of the team?
The recruiter will partner closely with business leaders, HR teams, and universities, and work across GCC advisory, managed services, and BOT/outsourcing models.