Job Role : HR Manager – Performance Management

Location:
Hyderabad, Telangana

Experience:
5–10 Years Function: Human Resources Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced HR professional to lead and strengthen the organisation's Performance Management framework. The individual will be responsible for designing, implementing and managing performance management processes, including KPI development, goal setting, performance reviews, employee evaluations and performance improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in establishing measurable KPIs across different functions, aligning individual performance with organisational objectives, and building a structured, transparent and result-oriented performance culture.

Key Responsibilities
1. Performance Management Framework
• Design, implement and continuously improve the organisation's performance management framework.
• Establish structured performance evaluation processes, including annual, half-yearly and quarterly reviews.
• Drive goal-setting exercises across departments, teams and individual employees.
• Ensure alignment between organisational goals, departmental objectives and individual performance. 2. KPI & Goal Setting
• Develop and implement measurable KPIs, KRAs and OKRs across business functions.
• Work closely with functional heads and business leaders to define role-specific performance metrics.
• Establish clear performance measurement criteria, targets and evaluation methodologies.
• Ensure KPIs are outcome-oriented, measurable and aligned with business priorities.
• Periodically review and refine KPIs based on evolving business requirements. 3. Performance Reviews & Evaluation
• Drive end-to-end performance appraisal cycles.




• Coordinate with managers and department heads to ensure timely and objective performance evaluations.
• Establish standardised performance rating methodologies and evaluation guidelines.
• Facilitate performance calibration discussions with leadership.
• Analyse performance outcomes and provide insights on employee productivity and organisational effectiveness. 4. Performance Improvement & Development
• Identify employees requiring performance improvement and facilitate Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).
• Partner with managers to define improvement goals, timelines and measurable outcomes.
• Identify high performers and potential talent for career progression and succession planning.
• Recommend learning and development interventions based on performance gaps.
• Support employee career development and internal mobility initiatives. 5. HR Analytics & Reporting
• Develop performance dashboards and management reports.
• Track KPI achievement, performance ratings, departmental effectiveness and review completion.
• Provide actionable insights to leadership on workforce performance and productivity.
• Leverage HRMS and performance management tools to automate and streamline processes. 6. Stakeholder Management
• Partner with business leaders, functional heads and managers to drive performance management initiatives.
• Train managers on effective goal setting, performance feedback and evaluation practices.
• Ensure transparency, consistency and fairness throughout the performance management process.




• Drive employee communication and awareness around performance management policies and processes. Required Skills & Experience
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in HR, with a strong focus on Performance Management.
• Proven hands-on experience in designing and implementing performance management frameworks.
• Robust expertise in KPI, KRA and OKR development and implementation.
• Experience in defining performance metrics across technical, business, operations and support functions.
• Experience managing end-to-end performance appraisal and review cycles.
• Understanding of performance calibration, PIPs, talent reviews and succession planning.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret performance data and generate actionable insights.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and facilitation skills.
• Working knowledge of HRMS and performance management platforms. Preferred Qualifications
• MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working in technology companies, IT services, product organisations or high-growth startups.
• Experience establishing performance management processes in organisations undergoing growth or transformation.
• Exposure to HR analytics, competency frameworks and organisational effectiveness initiatives. What We Are Looking For
• A hands-on HR professional who can independently own the performance management function.
• Someone capable of building performance management processes from the ground up.
• Strong business orientation with the ability to translate organisational goals into measurable employee KPIs.
• A structured, data-driven and execution-focused individual who can work closely with senior leadership and business teams.

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