Experience: 4–5 Years
Department: Human Resources
Location: Bengaluru
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Utthunga

Utthunga Technologies is an industrial software services and solutions company specializing in product engineering, industrial automation, embedded systems, IIoT, IT-OT integration, and digital transformation solutions for global industrial OEMs and manufacturers.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Performance Management Specialist with 4–5 years of experience in designing, coordinating, and managing employee performance management processes. The role will work closely with HR Business Partners, business leaders, and functional managers to drive performance evaluation cycles, goal setting, KPI alignment, performance improvement plans, and performance analytics.

The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, stakeholder management capabilities, and experience in implementing structured, transparent, and measurable performance management practices in a technology or engineering services organization.

Roles and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities 1. Performance Management Cycle

- Manage end-to-end performance appraisal cycles, including goal setting, mid-year reviews, annual appraisals, and year-end evaluations.
- Coordinate performance review activities, timelines, reminders, and completion tracking across business units.
- Ensure performance goals and KPIs are aligned with organizational objectives, business priorities, and individual responsibilities.
- Facilitate performance calibration discussions with HR, business leaders, and functional managers.
- Maintain performance records, documentation, and approval workflows.

2. KPI and Goal Management
- Support the development and implementation of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Result Areas (KRAs) across functions and levels.
- Assist managers in defining SMART goals and measurable performance objectives.
- Monitor goal completion, performance ratings, and review-cycle compliance.
- Analyze performance trends and recommend improvements to performance evaluation frameworks.

3. Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)




- Coordinate Performance Improvement Plans for employees identified with performance gaps, in consultation with HRBPs and business managers.
- Support managers in defining improvement objectives, measurable targets, timelines, and review checkpoints.
- Track PIP progress and maintain appropriate documentation of feedback, review meetings, and outcomes.
- Facilitate periodic follow-ups with employees and managers to ensure timely reviews and closure.
- Support probationary performance reviews and improvement plans in coordination with HRBPs and the relevant business stakeholders, in accordance with company policy.

4. Performance Analytics and Reporting
- Prepare performance dashboards, MIS reports, and management presentations covering performance ratings, goal achievement, review completion, and PIP status.
- Analyze employee performance data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
- Track performance review completion rates and adherence to defined timelines.
- Provide data-driven insights to HR leadership and business heads for decision-making.
- Maintain accurate and confidential performance management records.

5. Stakeholder Management and Process Improvement
- Partner with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, business unit heads, and functional managers to support performance management initiatives.
- Communicate performance review guidelines, timelines, and process updates to employees and managers.
- Conduct awareness sessions and provide guidance on the performance appraisal process.
- Identify opportunities to standardize and automate performance management workflows using HRMS or performance management tools.
- Support performance management policy updates, process documentation,



and periodic audits.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- MBA in Human Resources or a relevant postgraduate qualification is preferred.
- 4–5 years of experience in performance management, HR operations, HR business partnering, or related HR functions.
- Hands-on experience managing annual appraisal cycles, KPI/KRA frameworks, performance reviews, and PIP processes.

Required Skills and Competencies
- Strong understanding of performance management frameworks and appraisal methodologies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, PivotTables, lookup functions, and dashboard preparation.
- Experience preparing HR MIS reports and management presentations.
- Strong stakeholder management, coordination, and communication skills.
- High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Ability to handle confidential employee information with discretion.
- Familiarity with HRMS platforms and performance management systems.
- Robust analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

Preferred Experience
- Experience in IT services, product engineering, industrial automation, embedded systems, or engineering services organizations.
- Exposure to competency-based assessments, performance calibration, talent reviews, and succession planning.
- Experience in streamlining or automating HR processes and performance dashboards.
- Familiarity with HR policies, employee lifecycle processes, and performance documentation.

Key Success Metrics
- Timely completion of performance appraisal and review cycles.
- Goal-setting and KPI alignment completion across business units.
- Accuracy and timeliness of performance dashboards and MIS reports.
- Compliance with PIP review timelines and documentation requirements.
- Timely completion of probationary performance reviews.
- Stakeholder satisfaction with performance management processes.
- Continuous improvement in process efficiency and reporting accuracy.

📌 Performance Management Specialist (Bengaluru)
🏢 Utthunga Technologies
📍 Bengaluru