Human Resources Specialist - Talent Acquisition

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
The Human Resources group develops and executes successful recruiting programs, learning and expertise-development initiatives, strategic staffing assignments, effective reporting and analytics, performance management processes, and work-life benefits and operations.
What you'll do

• Strategic Sourcing & Leadership
  
  • Lead and mentor a team of sourcers to deliver on hiring goals across India
  • Design and implement innovative sourcing strategies for niche and high demand skill sets
  • Partner with Recruiters and Hiring Managers to deeply understand hiring needs and translate them into actionable sourcing plans
  
  Talent Mapping & Market Intelligence
  
  • Build detailed competitor intelligence including org structures, talent pools, and market movements
  • Develop proactive talent pipelines through headhunting, networking, and advanced research techniques
  • Deliver insights on hiring trends, talent availability, and compensation benchmarks
  
  Execution Excellence
  
  • Drive sourcing through multiple channels including internet research, social platforms, professional networks, alumni, referrals, and ATS
  • Ensure high quality candidate engagement and experience
  • Oversee reporting and analytics for sourcing effectiveness and pipeline health
  
  Stakeholder Management
  
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on talent strategy and market insights
  • Collaborate with global teams on cross geography hiring initiatives
  
  Employer Branding & Innovation
  
  • Contribute to recruitment branding initiatives to strengthen ZS' talent positioning in India
  • Introduce new tools, technologies, and GenAI led sourcing approaches

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree required
• 10 to 12 years of experience in sourcing, talent research, or recruitment, preferably in a fast paced corporate or consulting environment
• Proven experience in leading or mentoring sourcing teams
• Strong hands on sourcing expertise, with demonstrated ability to independently drive end to end sourcing for complex and niche roles
• Strong expertise in Boolean search, talent mapping, and passive sourcing techniques
• Exposure to GenAI tools and applications in sourcing, including leveraging AI for talent discovery, outreach, and productivity enhancement
• Demonstrated ability to build pipelines for niche skills (Analytics, AI, Consulting, Tech, etc.)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with experience engaging senior leaders
• Analytical mindset with experience in reporting and insights generation
• Proficiency in MS Office tools
• Fluency in English
• Client-first mentality
• Intense work ethic
• Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approah

How you'll grow:

• Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions

Perks & Benefits:
At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills-building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in India , visit ZS India office locations | Where we work | ZS .
Hybrid working model:
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Travel:
Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.
If you're eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
To complete your application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
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