Senior Manager – Talent Management

Role Overview : We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager – Talent Management to design, implement, and oversee initiatives that enhance employee performance, engagement, and career growth. The role holder will be responsible for Performance Management System (PMS) implementation, workforce productivity, driving employee engagement Initiatives, and leading key talent programs to strengthen our organizational culture and capability.

Key Responsibilities:

Performance Management Process:

• Lead and manage the entire PMS life cycle execution and continuous improvement of the Performance Management System (PMS) across the organization.

• Partner with business leaders to ensure PMS processes align with organizational goals.

• Drive goal setting, mid-year, and annual performance review cycles with relevant training and support.

• Use performance data to identify talent gaps/issues, manage PIP cases, recommend learning interventions and plan programs for high performers.

Employee Engagement and Experience:

• Design and implement employee engagement initiatives to foster a high-performance, inclusive culture.

• Conduct regular engagement surveys, analyse data, and recommend action plans to leadership.

• Partner with internal communication teams to drive programs and employee events.

Talent Development & Career Progression:

• Build and maintain career frameworks, competency models, and internal mobility strategies.

• Collaborate with L&D to ensure targeted interventions are available for high-potential talent.

HR Analytics & Insights:

• Leverage HR analytics to measure the effectiveness of talent programs.

• Present reports and dashboards to leadership with actionable insights.

R&R Program Design & Strategy:

• Design and implement an organization-wide Rewards & Recognition framework that promotes a high performance culture.

• Ensure alignment of R&R programs with company values, employee engagement goals, and business priorities.

• Develop both monetary and non-monetary recognition programs for diverse employee groups (sales, operations, corporate, etc.).

• Benchmark R&R programs against industry best practices to maintain competitiveness.

Stakeholder Management:

• Work closely with business leaders, L&D teams and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of talent strategies with business needs.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in PMS implementation, Rewards and Recognition and employee engagement strategies.

• Expertise in talent management frameworks and career progression models.

• Proficiency in HR analytics tools and survey platforms.

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

Education & Experience:

• Education: MBA/PGDM in Human Resources or related field.

• Experience: 9–12 years of experience in HR Business Partnering, PMS, Rewards and Recognition, Employee Engagement, and related HR functions.

• Exposure to working in high growth startups and managing small teams is preferred.