Senior Manager/ Deputy General Manager- Talent Management, Organisational Development

Gokaldas Exports Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gokaldas Exports Limited in Bengaluru, Karnataka, invites a Senior Manager/ Deputy General Manager- Talent Management and Organisational Development to lead leadership development, talent management, succession planning and performance systems across the organization.

You will design and coordinate initiatives, manage vendors and dashboards, collaborate with business leaders, and drive culture and employee engagement while applying design-thinking to scalable talent processes and continuous

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree/diploma in Human Resources, Organization Development, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• Certifications in Organization Development and Change Management will be an advantage.
• ODCP (Organization Development Certified Professional) and related certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support design, coordination, and execution of leadership development initiatives across the organization.
• Assist in implementing talent management frameworks, tools, and interventions aligned to organizational priorities.
• Coordinate succession planning processes, talent reviews, and leadership pipeline initiatives.
• Support administration and continuous improvement of the Performance Management System (PMS).
• Coordinate and track the annual talent management calendar and key talent/OD processes.
• Partner with business leaders and HR teams to support team effectiveness and leadership capability-building initiatives.
• Contribute to culture-building and employee engagement initiatives that reinforce organizational values.
• Support Organization Development interventions, including change management, organizational effectiveness, and culture initiatives as required.
• Analyse talent data and prepare insights, reports, and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Manage vendors, learning partners, assessments, and program logistics as required.
• Ensure strong program governance, stakeholder communication, process discipline, and follow-through across talent initiatives.
• Apply design-thinking principles while maintaining structured and scalable talent processes.

Job description

Job Title: Senior Manager/ Deputy General Manager- Talent Management, Organisational Development

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, coordination, and execution of leadership development initiatives across the organization.
• Assist in implementing talent management frameworks, tools, and interventions aligned to organizational priorities.
• Coordinate succession planning processes, talent reviews, and leadership pipeline initiatives.
• Support the administration and continuous improvement of the Performance Management System (PMS), ensuring a seamless employee and manager experience throughout the performance cycle.
• Coordinate and track the annual talent management calendar, ensuring timely execution of key talent and OD processes.
• Partner with business leaders and HR teams to support team effectiveness and leadership capability-building initiatives.
• Contribute to culture-building and employee engagement initiatives that reinforce organizational values and desired behaviors.
• Support Organization Development interventions, including change management, organizational effectiveness, and culture initiatives as required.
• Analyse talent data and prepare insights, reports, and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Manage vendors, learning partners, assessments, and program logistics as required.
• Ensure strong program governance, stakeholder communication, process discipline, and follow-through across talent initiatives.
• Apply design-thinking principles while maintaining structured and scalable talent processes.

Candidate Profile

• 5-12 years of experience in Talent Management, Organization Development, Learning & Development, or related HR disciplines.
• Experience supporting and coordinating initiatives across:
• Leadership Development
• Talent Management
• Succession Planning
• Performance Management
• Organization Development
• Culture and Employee Engagement
• Change Management
• Strong program management and stakeholder management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex talent processes with attention to detail and execution excellence.
• Strong process orientation, balanced with a creative and human-centered approach to designing employee and leadership experiences.
• Comfortable working with data, dashboards, reporting, and tracking talent outcomes.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and influencing skills.

Education & Certifications

• Postgraduate degree/diploma in Human Resources, Organization Development, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• Certifications in Organization Development and Change Management will be an advantage.
• Preferred qualifications may include:
• ODCP (Organization Development Certified Professional)
• Post Graduate Diploma in OD & Change Management
• Other recognized certifications in Talent Management, Change Management, or Coaching.