Role Summary:

The Talent Manager is responsible for supporting and executing talent management initiatives across the organization, including learning & capability development, succession planning, high-potential talent programmes, and talent analytics, ensuring effective implementation, governance, tracking, and reporting of key talent initiatives across the organization.

Roles and Responsibility:

1. Talent Management & Succession Planning:

- Drive talent review and succession planning processes for critical roles.

- Identify high-potential talent and track successor readiness.

- Maintain talent pipelines and development plans for key talent.

2. Learning & Capability Development:

- Conduct training needs analysis and competency gap assessments.

- Design and maintain organization-wide competency frameworks covering technical, functional, leadership, and behavioural competencies for manufacturing and corporate workforce segments.

- Design and deliver learning interventions aligned to business priorities.

- Develop capability-building frameworks and learning roadmaps.

3. HiPo Development Programs:

- Manage High Potential (HiPo) talent programs and development journeys.

- Track HiPo progress, retention, and career movement.

- Coordinate leadership development, coaching, and mentoring initiatives.

4. Performance Management & Organizational Effectiveness:

- Support performance management cycles, calibration, and goal-setting processes.

- Manage competency-based development planning and performance improvement initiatives.

- Support organizational design and role clarity projects.

5. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I):

- Lead efforts to embed DE&I principles into all aspects of talent management, including recruitment, retention, development, and promotion, fostering a culture of belonging and inclusivity.

6. Learning Operations & Governance:

- Manage annual learning calendar, budget, and training records.

- Track training participation, feedback, and program effectiveness.

- Ensure governance and continuous improvement of L&D processes.

7. Talent Analytics & Reporting:

- Develop and maintain talent and learning dashboards.

- Analyse talent trends, succession metrics, and capability gaps.

- Provide insights and reports to support workforce and talent decisions.

Experience Required:

- 78 years in Talent Management or Learning & Development.

- Ability to work with senior business leaders and global stakeholders.

Preferred Education:

- MBA/PGDM in HR.

- Certification in OD, Talent Management, Coaching, or Learning & Development.

Skills and Competencies:

Behavioural Competencies:

- 1. Accountability & Execution

- 2. Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

- 3. Agility, Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving

- 4. Communication & Influencing Skills

- 5. Creative team player

Functional Competencies:

- 1. Talent Management & Succession Planning

- 2. Performance & Leadership Development

- 3. Learning & Development Strategy & Execution