Role Summary

The Assistant Manager – Talent Management will support the design, execution, and continuous improvement of talent management strategies across the organization. This role focuses on performance management, succession planning, leadership development, and high-potential talent programs to build a strong internal talent pipeline aligned with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Management Strategy & Execution

- Support the implementation of the organization’s talent management framework and policies.

- Partner with HRBPs and business leaders to identify current and future talent needs.

- Drive initiatives related to succession planning, internal mobility, and talent reviews.

- Track and report key talent metrics (e.g., bench strength, internal fill rates, attrition of key roles).

Performance Management

- Manage the end-to-end performance management cycle (goal setting, mid-year, annual reviews).

- Support design and refinement of performance management tools, templates, and guidelines.

- Facilitate calibration discussions with managers to ensure fairness and consistency.

- Conduct training/awareness sessions for managers and employees on performance processes.

Succession Planning & Talent Reviews

- Coordinate annual and mid-year talent review and succession planning exercises.

- Work with business leaders to identify critical roles and successors.

- Maintain succession and high-potential talent databases and dashboards.

- Monitor development actions for successors and high-potential employees.

Learning & Leadership Development





- Partner with L&D; to design and deploy leadership and behavioral development programs.

- Identify development needs for key roles and high-potential talent through assessments and feedback.

- Support design and implementation of IDPs (Individual Development Plans) for key talent.

- Evaluate program effectiveness through feedback, assessments, and business impact metrics.

Employee Engagement & Career Development

- Contribute to career framework and career pathing initiatives.

- Support the design and communication of career development tools and resources.

- Facilitate talent conversations between managers and employees.

- Collaborate on engagement action plans derived from engagement and pulse surveys.

Analytics & Reporting

- Prepare periodic talent dashboards and management reports.

- Analyze data to identify trends in performance, attrition, promotion, and internal movement.

- Provide insights and recommendations to improve talent outcomes and processes.

Governance, Communication & Change Management

- Ensure adherence to talent management policies, processes, and timelines.

- Prepare communication materials, FAQs, and guides for talent programs.

- Support change management and stakeholder engagement for new or revised HR initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

- Education:
- MBA/PGDM in HR or equivalent preferred.

- Experience:

- 7–11 years of overall HR experience with at least 4–5 years in Talent Management / Performance Management.

- Industry:

- Experience in IT/ITeS, technology, or qualified services preferred.

📌 Assistant Manager - Talent Management (Chennai)
🏢 Kumaran Systems
📍 Chennai