Performance Management Specialist

Job Description

The HR Manager – Performance & Recognition will lead the organization’s PMS and R&R initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals. This role combines strategy and execution to drive performance culture, employee recognition, and data-driven HR insights through analytics. Designation: HR Manager – Performance & Recognition Department: Human Resource Reporting to: Head – Human Resource Location: Powai, Mumbai – 400076 Qualification: Graduate (MBA preferred) Key Responsibilities: Performance Management (PMS): Design, implement, and manage the organization’s performance appraisal framework aligned with business goals. Drive quarterly/annual review cycles, goal-setting processes, and calibration discussions. Coach managers and employees on performance conversations and feedback culture. Partner with leadership to refine role-based KPIs and OKRs. Rewards & Recognition (R&R): Develop and manage tactical (monthly/quarterly) and strategic (annual) R&R programs. Collaborate with business leaders to define recognition criteria and ensure alignment with business outcomes. Drive participation, visibility, and impact measurement of recognition initiatives. Curate special awards (e.g., Best New Joiner, Most Improved, Zero Absenteeism). HR Analytics: Create dashboards and reports on performance trends, R&R impact, and workforce metrics. Conduct data-driven analysis on attrition, engagement, and productivity. Provide insights and recommendations to HR leadership for strategic decisions. Ensure accurate data management and analytics readiness across systems. Qualifications 4–7 years of HR experience, with strong exposure to PMS and R&R. Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or other HR analytics/reporting tools. Strong project management, stakeholder communication, and facilitation skills.