Job Title: HR Lead – Performance & Talent Management
Role Overview:
The HR Lead – Performance & Talent Management is responsible for designing, implementing, and driving performance management frameworks and talent development strategies. This role ensures alignment of employee performance with organizational goals while building strong leadership pipelines and enhancing overall workforce capability.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Performance Management Strategy
- Design and implement performance management systems (goal setting, KPIs, OKRs, appraisals)
- Drive annual and mid-year performance review cycles
- Ensure consistency, fairness, and transparency in evaluations
2. Talent Management & Succession Planning
- Identify high-potential employees and create talent pipelines
- Lead succession planning initiatives for critical roles
- Partner with leadership to assess future talent needs
3. Learning & Development (L&D)
- Identify skill gaps and design targeted development programs
- Drive leadership development and capability-building initiatives
- Collaborate with external/internal trainers and learning platforms
4. Employee Development & Career Pathing
- Build career progression frameworks and internal mobility programs
- Support Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for employees
- Promote a culture of continuous learning and growth
5. Data Analytics & Reporting
- Track and analyze performance and talent metrics
- Provide insights to leadership for strategic decision-making
- Use HR analytics to improve employee performance outcomes
6. Stakeholder Collaboration
- Partner with business leaders and HRBPs to align talent strategies with business goals
- Coach managers on effective performance management practices
7. Process Improvement & Digitization
- Enhance performance and talent processes through automation and HR tech tools
- Continuously improve frameworks based on feedback and best practices
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field
- 7–12 years of HR experience, with strong focus on performance and talent management
- Deep understanding of performance frameworks (OKRs, KPIs, competency models)
- Experience in succession planning and leadership development
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
Key Competencies:
- Strategic thinking
- Coaching and mentoring
- Decision-making
- Communication and presentation skills
- Change management
- Problem-solving
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in large or fast-growing organizations
- Exposure to HR technology platforms (e.g., performance management systems)
- Background in organizational development or talent analytics
