Talent Management

Kalpataru LimitedMumbai, MaharashtraOn-siteFull-timePrincipal, 12–15+ yearsListed 2 weeks ago

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About this role

Work Experience

| **Job Title** | Head of Talent Management |

| **Department** | Human Resources

| **Reports To** | Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) / VP of HR |

| **Experience Level** | 10+ Years of progressive HR & Talent Architecture experience |

| **Role Type** | Full-Time / Strategic Leadership |

Role Overview

The Head / Director of Talent Management will architect, scale, and execute the global talent strategy to support the organization's long-term business objectives and Annual Operating Plan (AOP). This role is entirely strategic, focusing on shifting the organization from operational HR execution to a high-impact leadership architecture.

As a trusted advisor to the C-suite, you will own the entire lifecycle of talent optimization—spanning strategic workforce planning, succession management, performance architecture, culture transformation, and data-driven people analytics.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Workforce Planning & Business Alignment

* **Talent Strategy Architecture:** Design and deploy comprehensive, scalable talent management frameworks that directly align with the company’s growth targets and strategic vision.

* **C-Suite Advisory:** Partner closely with executive business leaders to diagnose capability gaps, forecast future capability requirements, and build proactive talent pipelines.

* **Change Management Leadership:** Lead organizational design and change management initiatives during periods of restructuring, scaling, or cultural transformation, ensuring minimal disruption to top-tier talent.

2. Succession Planning & Leadership Architecture

* **Future-Proofing Leadership:** Build and maintain robust succession planning frameworks for business-critical and executive-level roles, actively mitigating leadership vacancy risks.

* **High-Potential (HiPo) Programs:** Calibrate and execute data-backed frameworks (e.g., 9-Box Grid matrix) to identify high-potential talent, designing accelerated career paths and executive coaching tracks for them.

* **Internal Talent Mobility:** Oversee the development of internal talent marketplaces to promote cross-functional mobility, maximize internal skill utilization, and increase retention.

3. Performance Architecture & Culture Evolution

* **Agile Performance Frameworks:** Modernize the enterprise performance management system, shifting from rigid annualized reviews to agile goal-setting (OKRs), continuous feedback mechanisms, and impact-driven evaluations.

* **Employee Value Proposition (EVP) & Engagement:** Continuous evolution of the organization's internal EVP to drive engagement, enhance employee sentiment, and sustain an inclusive, high-performance culture.

* **Targeted Retention Strategies:** Analyze predictive flight-risk data to craft targeted engagement interventions, successfully reducing unwanted attrition among critical talents and high performers.

4. HR Technology & People Analytics

* **Data-Driven Decisions:** Establish and track core talent metrics—such as quality of hire, promotion velocity, internal mobility index, and leadership pipeline depth—to present regular ROI insights to the board.

* **Tech Stack Optimization:** Champion the optimization and integration of modern Talent Management Systems (TMS), robust enterprise Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and digital learning/experience platforms (LXP) to automate workflows and elevate the employee lifecycle.

Required Qualifications & Skills

* **Experience:** A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Talent Management, Organization Development (OD), or HR leadership, ideally within scaling or enterprise-level organizations.

* **Education:** Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration (MBA), or a closely related field. Advanced certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or Prosci Change Management) are highly desirable.

* **Strategic Vision:** Proven track record of designing talent strategies that directly move business needles, supported by a strong understanding of commercial business drivers.

* **Influence & Stakeholder Management:** Exceptional communication skills with a demonstrated ability to influence, coach, and challenge C-suite executives and diverse leadership teams.

* **Analytical Rigor:** Strong comfort level with data analysis, workforce metrics, and leveraging modern HR technology suites to drive talent strategies.

Benefits

Office Perks

• Office cab/shuttle

• Cafeteria

• Office gym

Professional Support & Learning

• Job and soft‑skill training

• Professional degree assistance

• Sponsorship for education

• Rewards and recognition

• Course reimbursements

Financial Benefits

• Mobile bill reimbursements

• Performance bonus

• Relocation assistance

• Car lease

• Loyalty discount

• Employee referral program

Health & Insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

Leave Entitlements

• Annual leave

• Maternity leave

Please note - Some benefits are grade specific and may not be applicable to your grade.