We are looking for an experienced Manager / Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager Performance Management System (PMS) to drive and manage the organisation-wide performance management framework.
The role will be responsible for managing the complete PMS lifecycle, partnering with business leaders and HODs on KRA/KPI alignment, driving appraisal processes, performance calibration, talent reviews and continuous improvement of the performance management system.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end Performance Management System (PMS) covering goal setting, KRA/KPI alignment, mid-year reviews, annual appraisal and performance evaluation.
- Partner with business leaders and HODs to define measurable KRAs, KPIs, targets and weightages aligned with business objectives.
- Drive the annual performance appraisal cycle, ensuring timely completion, quality of evaluations and adherence to defined timelines.
- Manage performance calibration, rating consistency, performance distribution and identification of high and low performers.
- Develop and maintain PMS dashboards and MIS covering goal achievement, appraisal status, ratings, performance trends and department-wise performance analysis.
- Design and implement Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) for employees requiring performance intervention.
- Work closely with HRBPs and business leaders on performance-linked increments, promotions, career progression and talent reviews.
- Analyse PMS data and provide actionable insights to senior management for improving employee and organisational performance.
- Benchmark PMS practices and continuously improve the process through employee feedback, analytics, automation and process enhancement.
- Ensure effective PMS governance, documentation, process compliance and audit readiness across the organisation.
- Drive employee and manager awareness on goal setting, performance evaluation and PMS processes.
Candidate Profile
- MBA / PGDM in HR / Human Resources with 1015 years of experience in Performance Management, Talent Management, HRBP or HR COE roles.
- Strong hands-on experience in KRA/KPI design, goal setting, performance appraisal, rating methodology and performance calibration.
- Experience in managing large-scale PMS cycles across multiple functions/business units, preferably in a manufacturing / engineering organisation.
- Strong capability in HR analytics, PMS dashboards, Excel, HRMS and performance data interpretation.
- Experience with Darwinbox or similar HRMS platforms will be an added advantage.
- Strong understanding of performance-linked increments, promotions, talent reviews and Performance Improvement Plans (PIP).
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior management, HODs, managers and employees.