The OD & Talent Management Manager designs and executes performance management systems, job architecture, competencies, career paths, and appraisal frameworks to enable scalable growth in a startup environment. The role owns policies, SOPs, and governance, embedding clarity, consistency, and accountability across the organization. Through structured succession planning, talent reviews, and data-driven insights, the role builds leadership readiness, engagement, and long-term organizational effectiveness.
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Key Responsibilities
- Design and execute end-to-end performance management frameworks (OKRs / KPIs, appraisals, calibration, PIPs).
- Lead annual and mid-cycle performance reviews, ensuring fairness, consistency, and alignment with business objectives.
- Facilitate performance calibration sessions with senior leadership.
- Embed competencies, behaviors, and values into performance evaluations.
- Develop and maintain a scalable job architecture including job families, levels, and role definitions.
- Ensure job descriptions are outcome-based, future-ready, and aligned with growth needs.
- Design and own the organization’s competency framework (core, functional, and leadership).
- Define proficiency levels and integrate competencies into hiring, performance, promotions, and development.
- Design clear career paths and progression frameworks across all job families.
- Lead talent review and succession planning processes (e.g., 9-Box).
- Design and manage engagement surveys, pulse checks, and OD diagnostics.
- Build and maintain dashboards covering performance, capability, potential, and engagement.
- Partner with HR leadership and Senior Management to design and govern compensation and benefits frameworks aligned with job architecture.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in Performance Management, Organization Development, and Talent Management.
- Hands-on expertise in designing performance systems, job architecture, competencies, and career frameworks.
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive change.
- Strong analytical, structuring, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent English skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
- Certified KPI Professional (C-KPI) certification is highly preferred.
- OD or Talent Management certifications (CIPD, SHRM, etc.) is a plus.
- Experience in tech, digital, or services-based organizations is a plus.
