Lead - Talent Management

Iris Software Inc.; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,600,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Iris Software is seeking an experienced professional to design, develop and implement its Performance Management System across annual and half-year cycles. You will ensure timely feedback, run promotion cycles, and align processes with the Talent Architecture for upward and lateral movement.

The role requires expertise in performance appraisal design and analytics, along with ownership of the SuccessFactors PMGM module and collaboration with L&D to close training gaps after cycles.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of performance appraisal framework design, development and execution.
• Create and share dashboards and analytics to provide insights on performance management process.
• Experience with SuccessFactors PMGM module and owning system requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement a performance management system for Iris across cycles (half-yearly and annual).
• Ensure fair, timely feedback and running promotion cycles in line with talent architecture.
• Develop competency-based assessment models and frameworks for career development.
• Partner with L&D to identify training needs post-cycle and ensure timely campaigns and KPI tracking.

Skills

Performance management

PMGM

Analytics

Dashboards

Stakeholder management

Change management

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors PMGM

Job description

Job Description:

Why Join Iris? Are you ready to do the best work of your career at one of India’s Top 25 Best Workplaces in IT industry? Do you want to grow in an award-winning culture that truly values your talent and ambitions? Join Iris Software — one of the fastest-growing IT services companies— where you own and shape your success story.

About Us: At Iris Software, our vision is to be our client’s most trusted technology partner, and the first choice for the industry’s top professionals to realize their full potential.

With over 4,300 associates across India, U.S.A, and Canada, we help our enterprise clients thrive with technology-enabled transformation across financial services, healthcare, transportation & logistics, and professional services.

Our work covers complex, mission-critical applications with the latest technologies, such as high-value complex Application & Product Engineering, Data & Analytics, Cloud, DevOps, Data & MLOps, Quality Engineering, and Business Automation.

Working with Us: At Iris, every role is more than a job — it’s a launchpad for growth.

Our Employee Value Proposition, "Build Your Future. Own Your Journey." reflects our belief that people thrive when they have ownership of their career and the right opportunities to shape it.

We foster a culture where your potential is valued, your voice matters, and your work creates real impact. With cutting-edge projects, personalized career development, continuous learning and mentorship, we support you to grow and become your best — both personally and professionally.

Curious what it’s like to work at Iris? Head to this video for an inside look at the people, the passion, and the possibilities. Watch it here.

Job Description

Objective:

To design, develop and implement the performance management system for Iris and ensure its running on time in every cycle and updating as per organization’s needs

Deliverables:Implement and improvise Performance Management System for the company that enables to measure role and level wise KRAs / KPIs and goals outcomes and help reporting managers to identify areas of improvement and developmental plans for their teams
Ensure timely implementation of performance management cycle on a half-yearly and annual basis – measured by stakeholder feedback
Ensure fair, timely, and complete feedback is delivered to employees as measured by the employee feedback survey
Running the Promotion cyclefor all levels and career streams taking into account the Talent Architecture of the company.
Performance policy reviews and bringing process improvement based on business requirement
Develop and implement a competency-based assessment model for each career stream as per the defined Talent Architecture, ensure competency assessment gates are well defined for upward and lateral career movement
Develop mechanisms for potential assessment for specialist and leadership levels
Develop frameworks and interventions for leadership development
Develop mechanisms for career development as per the Talent ArchitectureActivitiesEnsure the performance cycles are executed timely and as per defined process on an annual and half-yearly basis
Gauge and develop metrics for measuring effectiveness of the performance cycle
Conduct stakeholder education and training to prepare managers to fairly assess performance and potential and provide feedback.
Partner with L&D team to identify the training needs post closure of the performance cycle which will enable training team to ensure that required trainings are planned and discussed with business managers
Ensure the performance management cycle is run on the SuccessFactors tool for all roles in the organization, including all the goal-setting and feedback mechanisms:
Goal setting and modification
Half-yearly and Annual assessment
360 feedback
Get Feedback
IDP completion
Ensure all roles in the organization have measurable Goals / KRAs with well-defined success measures and timelines which are reviewed from time to time
Develop communication material and design campaigns around Performance Management in collaboration with the corporate communication team
Act as a subject matter expert on performance and potential assessment; and provide advisory to leaders, management, and all stakeholders
Establish a framework for competency and career development
Program management to ensure the cycle is completed on time keeping stakeholders informed - responsible for providing support and coordination on various projects and activities related to the performance
Program Management is an essential part of this role
Experience 8-10 yearsRole Specifications and capabilities requiredDeep understanding of Performance Appraisal framework design, development and execution.
Create and share dashboards and analytics to provide insights on performance management process.
Networking and awareness of market information at any given point in time related to Performance Management best practicesExperience of SuccessFactors PMGM moduleOwn PMGM system requirements.
Partner with systems team on enhancements.

Mandatory Competencies

Perks and Benefits for Irisians

Iris provides world-class benefits for a personalized employee experience. These benefits are designed to support financial, health and well-being needs of Irisians for a holistic professional and personal growth. Click here to view the benefits.

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