Performance Manager

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Performance Manager

performance management systems, data analytics, business partnering, and incentive/bonus plan design

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Performance Management:

• Drive end-to-end performance management processes (goal setting, mid-year and annual reviews, calibration, and feedback).
• Partner with BU Heads and HRBPs to ensure consistent and fair evaluation practices.
• Design and implement performance improvement and development plans for underperforming employees.
• Ensure timely completion of appraisal cycles and data accuracy in performance systems.
• Facilitate performance calibration sessions and ensure alignment with organizational philosophy.
• Leverage data to identify performance trends and provide insights to leadership.

Performance Bonus / Incentive Management:

• Design and manage the

  Performance Bonus and Variable Pay Plans

  in alignment with business results and HR strategy.
• Partner with Finance and Rewards teams to ensure payout calculations, budget alignment, and compliance.
• Conduct periodic reviews of incentive plans and recommend enhancements based on market benchmarks and internal effectiveness.
• Communicate and educate stakeholders on the link between performance and rewards.

Business Partnering:

• Act as a strategic advisor to BU leaders on performance strategy and talent differentiation.
• Support succession planning and leadership development initiatives.
• Work closely with HRBPs to ensure employee engagement and retention through performance insights.

Process Improvement & Analytics:

• Continuously enhance performance management processes through automation, analytics, and feedback.
• Use data analytics tools (Excel, Power BI, or similar) to provide reports and dashboards for leadership.
• Maintain governance and ensure adherence to performance management policies and procedures.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Deep understanding of

  Performance Management Systems (PMS)

  and frameworks (e.g., OKRs, Balanced Scorecard, SMART goals, Bell Curve).
• Strong grasp of

  Variable Pay / Bonus Plan Design

  , Pay-for-Performance philosophy.
• Excellent stakeholder management, business acumen, and influencing skills.
• Data-driven mindset with ability to interpret metrics and provide insights.
• Expertise in using

  HRIS / PMS tools

  (SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle, Workday, or similar).
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and process orientation.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBA / Postgraduate in HR, Business Management, or equivalent from a reputed institute.
• Certifications in Performance Management, Compensation & Benefits, or HR Analytics will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum

  10 years of total HR experience

  , with at least

  5 years in performance management or rewards

  .
• Proven track record of managing performance management processes for large-scale or multiple BUs.
• Experience in designing and managing variable pay / performance bonus programs.