Assistant Manager - Talent Management

Role Summary

The Assistant Manager – Talent Management will support the design, execution, and continuous improvement of talent management strategies across the organization. This role focuses on performance management, succession planning, leadership development, and high-potential talent programs to build a strong internal talent pipeline aligned with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Management Strategy & Execution

• Support the implementation of the organization’s talent management framework and policies.
  
• Partner with HRBPs and business leaders to identify current and future talent needs.
  
• Drive initiatives related to succession planning, internal mobility, and talent reviews.
  
• Track and report key talent metrics (e.g., bench strength, internal fill rates, attrition of key roles).
  

Performance Management

• Manage the end-to-end performance management cycle (goal setting, mid-year, annual reviews).
  
• Support design and refinement of performance management tools, templates, and guidelines.
  
• Facilitate calibration discussions with managers to ensure fairness and consistency.
  
• Conduct training/awareness sessions for managers and employees on performance processes.
  

Succession Planning & Talent Reviews

• Coordinate annual and mid-year talent review and succession planning exercises.
  
• Work with business leaders to identify critical roles and successors.
  
• Maintain succession and high-potential talent databases and dashboards.
  
• Monitor development actions for successors and high-potential employees.
  

Learning & Leadership Development

• Partner with L&D to design and deploy leadership and behavioral development programs.
  
• Identify development needs for key roles and high-potential talent through assessments and feedback.
  
• Support design and implementation of IDPs (Individual Development Plans) for key talent.
  
• Evaluate program effectiveness through feedback, assessments, and business impact metrics.
  

Employee Engagement & Career Development

• Contribute to career framework and career pathing initiatives.
  
• Support the design and communication of career development tools and resources.
  
• Facilitate talent conversations between managers and employees.
  
• Collaborate on engagement action plans derived from engagement and pulse surveys.
  

Analytics & Reporting

• Prepare periodic talent dashboards and management reports.
  
• Analyze data to identify trends in performance, attrition, promotion, and internal movement.
  
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve talent outcomes and processes.
  

Governance, Communication & Change Management

• Ensure adherence to talent management policies, processes, and timelines.
  
• Prepare communication materials, FAQs, and guides for talent programs.
  
• Support change management and stakeholder engagement for new or revised HR initiatives.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Education:
  • MBA/PGDM in HR or equivalent preferred.
    
• Experience:
  • 7–11 years of overall HR experience with at least 4–5 years in Talent Management / Performance Management.
    
• Industry:
  • Experience in IT/ITeS, technology, or professional services preferred.