Head of Talent Management

Position Overview

15+ years of expertise

Key Responsibilities

1. Performance Management & Goal Setting

• Lead the design, implementation, and annual review of the

  Performance Management System (PMS)

  .
• Drive organization-wide adoption of

  goal-setting frameworks

  such as OKRs/KPIs/Balanced Scorecard.
• Provide guidance to leadership and managers on effective performance conversations and feedback cycles.
• Use performance analytics to assess effectiveness and recommend continuous improvements.

2. Talent Management & Succession Planning

• Develop and execute integrated

  Talent Management strategies

  aligned with business objectives.
• Drive

  Succession Planning

  initiatives for critical roles; oversee talent reviews, readiness mapping, and development plans.
• Manage

  Assessment & Development Centres

  to identify high-potential talent and competency gaps.

3. Learning & Development (L&D)

• Oversee annual

  Learning Needs Analysis (LNA)

  and create organization-wide L&D strategies.
• Design capability-building programs, leadership journeys, and IDPs (Individual Development Plans).
• Evaluate ROI and effectiveness of L&D interventions.

4. Employee Experience & Culture

• Drive initiatives that enhance

  employee engagement, experience, and workplace culture

  .
• Collaborate cross-functionally to embed organizational values and behavioural competencies.
• Support change-management initiatives and ensure smooth employee adoption of new processes.

5. Compensation & Market Benchmarking

• Conduct compensation benchmarking studies and support C&B teams in building competitive pay structures.
• Provide insights on market trends, internal equity, and talent competitiveness.

6. HR Processes, Policies & Governance

• Review, update, and streamline HR policies and processes in line with business needs and best practices.
• Ensure adherence to governance frameworks and support audits/compliance requirements.

7. Stakeholder Management & Team Leadership

• Partner closely with business leaders to understand talent priorities and deliver strategic solutions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop HR team members to build capability and operational excellence.
• Manage external consultants, assessment agencies, and training partners.

8. External Awards & Benchmarking Projects

• Lead organizational participation in

  external HR awards

  , benchmarking platforms, and recognitions.
• Coordinate data submission, documentation, and cross-functional alignment for award participation.

Qualifications & Experience

• 15+ years of progressive experience

  in Performance Management, Talent Management, L&D, and Organizational Development.
• Strong exposure to building HR frameworks, processes, and strategy.
• Experience managing

  Assessment Centres

  , Succession Planning, and Employee Experience programs.
• Skilled in data-driven decision-making, analytics, and HR technology tools.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience leading high-performing teams.

Key Competencies

• Strategic HR Thinking
• Performance & Talent Analytics
• Change Management
• Leadership & Collaboration
• Communication & Facilitation
• Project Management
• Culture & Employee Experience Design