Talent Management Head

Employer:
A client of CraftMyCV, this organization is a leading name in India's infrastructure and construction industry. With over five decades of experience, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, including national highways, expressways, bridges, and institutional buildings.

Headquartered in Gujarat with a key office in
Ahmedabad
, the company serves as a central hub for planning, coordination, billing, legal, HR, and administrative operations. Known for its engineering excellence and modern construction practices, the organization has played a vital role in shaping India's public infrastructure landscape.

Title:
Talent Management Head

Reports To:
Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

Location:
HO with regional/project-level collaboration(Ahmedabad)

Function:
Human Resources – Talent Development

Type:
Full-Time / Permanent

Role Purpose

To design, implement, and sustain strategies that identify, develop, and retain top talent across the organization. This includes succession planning, leadership development, performance management, and career pathing with a focus on building a strong leadership bench and workforce capability aligned with business growth in the infrastructure sector.

Responsibilities:

1. Succession Planning & Talent Pipeline

* Lead succession planning processes for critical roles across functions and projects.

* Develop internal talent pipelines to reduce external hiring dependency.

* Create visibility dashboards for readiness, bench strength, and risk.

2. Performance Management (PMS)

* Drive end-to-end performance appraisal process across field and office staff.

* Partner with HRBPs to ensure timely goal setting, feedback, and review cycles.

* Calibrate ratings and link performance to rewards and development.

3. Leadership & Managerial Capability Development

* Identify HiPo employees using validated frameworks (e.g., 9-box, talent review).

* Design leadership journeys for middle and senior managers (e.g., PMs, GMs).

* Collaborate with L&D for program execution, coaching, and assessments.

4. Career Pathing & Internal Mobility

* Build functional and project-level career progression frameworks.

* Work with business and HRBPs to promote internal talent mobility.

* Define growth tracks for both technical and managerial roles.

5. Talent Review & Capability Analytics

* Lead annual and mid-year talent reviews with business leaders.

* Track talent health metrics: readiness, retention risk, development velocity.

* Generate insights to guide investments in development and hiring.

6. HiPo Engagement & Retention

* Design and run engagement programs for high-potential talent.

* Monitor turnover among key talent groups and initiate corrective action.

Key Interfaces

* Internal: CHRO, HRBPs, L&D, TA, Business Unit Heads, Site HR

* External: Executive coaches, leadership development vendors, psychometric providers

Success Metrics (KPIs)

* Succession coverage for key roles (% ready-now, ready-later)

* % Internal promotions vs external hiring for key positions

* HiPo retention rate

* Manager capability improvement scores (via feedback/assessment)

* Completion of talent reviews across zones/projects

Ideal Profile

* Postgraduate in HR / Organizational Psychology / Management

* 10–15 years of HR experience, with 4+ years in Talent or Leadership Development

* Experience in field-driven, project-based industries preferred (e.g., Infra, EPC, Manufacturing)

* Strong stakeholder management and analytical acumen