Role Purpose:

The Lead - Talent Management will design, implement, and drive integrated talent practices across Learning & Development (L&D), Organization Development (OD), and Performance Management Systems (PMS). The role aims to build a future-ready workforce, strengthen leadership capability, and align people practices with business strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Learning & Development (L&D):

- Design and execute the annual L&D strategy aligned with business goals

- Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) at individual, functional, and organizational levels

- Design leadership development programs for first-time managers, mid-level leaders, and senior leaders

- Drive learning interventions across functional, behavioral, and leadership capabilities

- Manage internal faculty and external vendors, coaches, and training partners

- Track learning effectiveness using Kirkpatrick model / ROI metrics

- Promote a culture of continuous learning and self-driven development

2. Organization Development (OD):

- Lead OD initiatives such as culture building, values integration, change management, and employee engagement

- Support organizational restructuring, role clarity, and competency frameworks

- Design and facilitate culture diagnostics, engagement surveys, and action planning

- Partner with business leaders on change initiatives, mergers, expansions, or transformation programs

- Drive leadership behaviors aligned to organizational values and strategy

3. Performance Management System (PMS):

- Own and enhance the end-to-end PMS cycle (goal setting, mid-year reviews, annual reviews)

- Ensure alignment of individual goals with organizational OKRs / KPIs

- Drive quality conversations around performance, feedback, and development planning

- Train managers on effective goal setting, feedback, and performance coaching

- Analyze performance data to identify talent gaps, high potentials, and development needs

4. Talent & Leadership Development:

- Identify HiPos and critical talent; design career paths and succession plans

- Support succession planning for key roles in partnership with leadership

- Enable Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and career conversations

- Coach managers on people development and talent decisions

Education & Experience:

- MBA / Master's in HR, OD, Psychology, or related field

- 8-12 years of experience in Talent Management / L&D / OD roles

- Experience working with senior leaders and managing enterprise-wide programs

- Exposure to multi-cultural or fast-growing organizations preferred