Head of Talent-Indian MNC

Opportunity to architect and lead a group-wide talent strategyAutonomy to build and institutionalize cutting-edge talent systemsAbout Our ClientOur client is a multi-sector enterprise with an ambitious growth agenda across pharma, tech, and other innovation-led verticals. The organization is at an inflection point and seeks to institutionalize a unified, future-forward talent philosophy to support its next phase of scale and transformation.Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAs the Head of Talent Management, you will play a pivotal leadership role in designing and operationalizing the group-wide talent agenda. Reporting into senior leadership, you will be responsible for driving enterprise-wide strategies across talent acquisition, leadership development, internal mobility, succession planning, and cultural integration.Key Responsibilities:1. Talent Strategy & ArchitectureDesign and institutionalize a proprietary 'Talent DNA' aligned with leadership values and cognitive culture.Define success profiles across functions and levels to guide hiring, promotions, and internal movements.Drive alignment of talent frameworks across group companies, enabling scalability and shared philosophy.2. Talent Acquisition InnovationLead an always-on Talent Intelligence engine using platformsBuild and sustain diverse pipelines from alumni, referrals, silver medalists, and passive talent pools.Collaborate with employer branding to sharpen narrative and attract culturally aligned talent.3. Assessment and SelectionImplement predictive hiring models integrating psychometrics, simulations, and structured interviews.Establish selection platforms and rubrics that go beyond CVs to evaluate cultural and functional fit.Drive capability-building among hiring managers and business teams on modern assessment practices.4. Onboarding & Cultural IntegrationDesign personalized onboarding journeys based on role, function, and behavioral profiles.Embed rituals and peer-led support mechanisms that accelerate cultural assimilation and productivity.Launch 'Cultural Integrator' roles to champion cohesion and belonging for new joiners.5. Internal Mobility & Talent DevelopmentBuild systems to identify, assess, and promote high-potential internal talent using data and analytics.Run structured rotations, talent labs, and stretch assignments to accelerate leadership readiness.Partner with business heads to create functional development paths and cross-functional career tracks.6. Succession & Talent AnalyticsLead succession planning reviews and establish Talent Councils across the enterprise.Leverage tools like CultureAmp or Lattice to monitor engagement, retention risk, and pipeline health.Create actionable dashboards to track internal talent strength and organizational capability gaps.The Successful ApplicantIdeal Candidate15+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition and Talent Management, with deep exposure to pharma, manufacturing, or other industrial sectorsProven track record of owning the entire talent agenda, including acquisition, retention, and succession planningDemonstrated experience designing scalable talent frameworks and implementing leadership development programsHands-on knowledge of TRM/ATS platforms , psychometric tools, and engagement analytics (, CultureAmp, Lattice)Strategic thinker with strong executional capability and the ability to influence CXO-level stakeholdersExperience in building unified talent systems across multi-entity or group organizations is highly valued