Assistant Director - Talent Consulting

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 : 9–10 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.