Head of Talent Management

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY Title – Head of Talent Management Location – Mumbai – HO Role Reports To – CHRO Purpose An ideal candidate is likely have a broad scope of Human Resources experience and the ability to define, develop and drive strategic change, and  ready to take the next step in their career as an HR Leader. He/She should be energized by challenging the status quo to create a better business environment, passionate about championing and safeguarding a healthy positive corporate culture, and driven to deliver significant and measurable value-adding contributions through Human Resources. Pidilite is a fast-growing organization, owns many iconic brands, and we expect the incumbent to be equally inspiring in their outlook. Job Description The Head Talent Management is responsible for driving key talent initiatives such as Performance management, Succession management, Talent planning, Career pathing and employee engagement to achieve business goals, create an internal bench of top talent and ensure that our client has the right people in the right roles at the right time. The role will involve understanding business priorities and ensuring there is an effective plan in place to build strong, diverse talent pipelines to meet current and future needs, identifying opportunities and developing insight driven strategies. As Head of Talent Management, your Role & Responsibilities will include; Primary Responsibilities: Human Resources Expertise  Develop, and oversee the Talent Management strategy, building best practices and new talent that align to our Client’s mission, strategy and culture. Lead the next evolution of Performance management, developing and implementing a progressive process and system to support the dynamic needs of our business and employees’ ongoing development. Drive the approach and consistent delivery of talent processes such as Succession planning, Talent reviews, HiPo development, etc. to meet current and future needs within business units and across the organization - increasing visibility and accountability to enhance talent readiness, strengthen capabilities, and ensure diversity in the pipeline. Build strong cross-functional relationships and partner closely with business leaders, People Business Partners and colleagues to design integrated and seamless talent solutions. Partner with executive leaders and corresponding HRBPs to create targeted development plans for high potential leaders and successor candidates identified for critical roles. Create a scalable strategy for career pathing and internal mobility in a rapidly growing and complex organization, collaborating with multiple teams on topics such as job architecture, functional competencies, promotion process, secondments/ rotational assignments and career development programs. Benchmark talent management approaches and build a strong network with peers inside and outside the organization to continuously evaluate and enhance talent processes. Lead the ongoing performance and development of direct reports, fostering a culture of collaboration, trust, excellence and impact. Stakeholder Engagement  Work towards ensuring that the HR team is sharing best practice and optimising Provide a professional, supportive service to all internal stakeholders regardless of grade or seniority. Strong communication and leadership skills are a must. Incumbent will also need to be strategic, influential and confident in building relationships with employees at all levels. You will need a commercial mindset and to be analytical in your approach. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Minimum 18 to 20 years of  experience working in Learning & OD, Talent Management, Organizational Development roles Good knowledge of developments and Expertise in Learning, development and talent. 8 plus years leadership experience, with demonstrated ability to lead both programs and develop high performing teams Proven track record of leading organization-wide/ large scale talent initiatives that effectively drive change and transformation, improving employee engagement, retention and talent mobility. (Experience implementing new talent management technology systems a plus) Strong subject matter expertise in performance management frameworks, talent and succession planning, competency and behavioural modelling, and career pathing Demonstrated success designing and implementing innovative talent management programs and solutions Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation and facilitation skills Experience working with manufacturing organization a plus Talent or People analytics experience a plus Strong ability to coach and consult leaders through change and transformation Experience working in a fast paced, collaborative environment with the ability to navigate ambiguity, make timely decisions and implement ideas into action Experience Required:  MBA in Human Resources (Full Time) from a premier university  18+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources with leadership experience in Talent Management & L&OD practices  with a strategic outlook. Experience with Indian MNC environment highly desirable Having worked with companies having well regarded HR practices. About SEARCH VALUE Search Value is a fast-growing Human Capital company specialising in critical and top management hiring and consulting in the Diversity & Inclusion space. ‘IMPACTING HUMAN CAPITAL’, is what Search Value strives to be its legacy. At the end of the day, placing ‘an impact leader’ strengthens our own credibility in the executive search business and we are very passionate about the same with clients and candidates alike. It is our stated intent that whatever we do in the business, it needs to make a positive difference in your life. The people we work with are our greatest brand ambassadors .