Human Resources Specialist - Talent Cloud

ZS is a professional services firm that works side by side with companies to help develop and deliver products that drive customer value and company results. From R&D to portfolio strategy, customer insights, marketing and sales strategy, operations and technology, we leverage our deep industry expertise and leading-edge analytics to create solutions that work in the real world. Our most valuable asset is our people—a fact that’s reflected in our values-driven organization in which new perspectives are integral and new ideas are celebrated. ZSers are passionately committed to helping companies and their customers thrive in industries ranging from healthcare and life sciences, to high-tech, financial services, travel and transportation, and beyond. ZS’s India Capability & Expertise Center (CEC) houses more than 60% of ZS people across three offices in New Delhi, Pune and Bengaluru. Our teams work with colleagues across North America, Europe and East Asia to create and deliver real world solutions to the clients who drive our business. The CEC maintains standards of analytical, operational and technological excellence across our capability groups. Together, our collective knowledge enables each ZS team to deliver superior results to our clients. Regional Program Lead – Talent Cloud Talent Cloud encompasses three key program areas; contingent workforce, vendor relationships, and talent marketplace. The Regional Program Lead will sit in India and be the Talent Cloud expert within the region. They will partner closely with the Talent Supply Chain CoE, and cross-functional teams on strategic projects as well as tactical execution of the Talent Cloud agenda. Additionally, they will partner with other Regional Program Leads on the development and execution on all Talent Cloud projects, setting agendas for leadership meetings and driving for decisions when appropriate to ensure the Talent Cloud strategy advances on time and on budget. The Lead will have the opportunity to work with various internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization on both strategic and operational and HR initiatives. Responsibilities: Assist with the implementation, launch, and maintenance of the Vendor Management System (VMS), external Talent Marketplace, and Vendor Relationship Program; Accountable for regional VMS data integrity, liaison between the business and internal enterprise teams to maintain a high-quality experience; Responsible for compliance and data integrity across all programs, including process optimization; Lead issue resolution for suppliers and projects, including, but not limited to: resolving contingent workforce delivery challenges, enforcing our headcount planning parameters, mitigating the legal risk associated with contingent hiring, and executing special projects at leadership’s request; Develop and execute a framework for collecting regular feedback on programs implemented from stakeholders, contingent workers and enterprise teams for continued process improvement; Develop a roadmap for vendor management at ZS, partner with cross functional teams as required, while keeping ZS’s financial and headcount goals in mind; Recruit, lead, coach and mentor a growing team of recruiters and other HR professionals focused on building our contingent workforce. Establish a strong community mindset of knowledge sharing, engagement, and results/solution-orientation. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required, Masters/MBA preferred; 10+ years’ work experience in Recruiting, Contingent Staffing/Resource Management or Vendor Management required, HR experience a plus; Strong analytical, organizational, planning, communications, and project management skills; Ability to be independent in making decisions on behalf of CHRO/HRLT; Must employ sound judgment in escalating and clear communication to keep stakeholders appropriately informed; Computer fluency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook); Excellent oral and written communication skills; Ability to maintain confidential information, with ability to exercise good judgment and discretion; Proactive self-starter with ability to manage a wide variety of tasks and meet deadlines; Sense of humor appreciated. ZS is a global consulting firm. Fluency in English is required; additional fluency in at least one European or Asian language is desirable. 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. ZS offers a competitive compensation package with salary and bonus incentives, plus an attractive benefits package. 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. ZS is committed to providing and maintaining a safe workplace. Must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination will be required. Religious/Medical Exemptions can be requested on a limited basis upon hire. NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.