About the Role:

- The Senior Manager will be responsible for managing the core and strategic HR functions driving key people initiatives across Performance Management, Rewards, Learning & Development, Employee Engagement, Grievance Management, Policy Implementation, and

HR Operations.

- The incumbent will also be responsible for strategic interventions like Workday Implementation, Induction programs, HC budgeting, and Compensation & Benefits framework.

Job Responsibilities:

Performance & Rewards

- Lead and manage the annual performance management and pay review, Goal-setting, mid- year, and annual reviews and performance development plans

- Partner with business heads to ensure a performance-driven culture.

- Create and manage rewards frameworks, including recognition programs and variable pay.

Compensation & Benefits

- Develop and maintain compensation structures aligned with industry benchmarks.

- Recommend and implement employee benefits, allowances, and wellness offerings.

- Ensure internal parity and external competitiveness.

Learning & Development

- Identify capability gaps and roll out relevant training interventions.

- Facilitate learning needs analysis and curate the learning calendar.

- Oversee onboarding and continuous learning frameworks including induction programs.

Employee Engagement & Communication

- Develop and implement employee engagement strategies and surveys.

- Lead internal communication efforts to promote company values and culture.

- Organize employee connect forums and team-building activities.

Grievance Management & Employee Relations

- Serve as a point of contact for employee concerns, queries, and grievances.

- Ensure timely redressal and fair handling of issues in alignment with company policies.

- Promote an open-door culture and foster employee trust.

Policies & Processes

- Design and implement HR policies and SOPs in compliance with labor laws and business needs.

- Draft and maintain the Employee Handbook and keep it updated with evolving norms.

- Lead HR audits and ensure documentation and policy adherence.

- Support creation of Job Descriptions

HR Systems & Analytics

- Drive implementation and configuration of Workday HRMS.

- Use HR analytics to derive insights for strategic decision-making.

- Automate processes to improve operational efficiency.

Headcount Budgeting & Workforce Planning

- Collaborate with finance and business units to finalize HC budgets and forecasts.

- Track manpower costs, attrition trends, and hiring effectiveness.

Key Result Areas:

- Performance Reviews & Pay Reviews

- Employee Rewards & Benefits

- Training Needs

- Engagement Initiatives

- Grievance Resolution

- HR Policies & Processes

- Workday Implementation

- Manpower Budgeting

Competencies (Skills essential to the role):

- Strategic Partnership & Business Acumen

- Expertise in setting up the Performance Management & Rewards Framework

- Strong collaboration and stakeholder influencing skills

- Business acumen in budgeting and workforce planning

- Employee Relations & Grievance Handling