Manager Talent Management

Company Description

Established in 1972, General Industrial Controls Private Limited (GIC) located in Pune, India, manufactures Process Control, Automation, and Instrumentation products. GIC is an ISO 9001:2008, TS 16949 certified organization with a state-of-the-art plant offering an array of world-class products. The company prides itself on customer satisfaction and continuously innovates to build a product portfolio of finesse and quality.

Key Responsibilities

a)
 
Talent Management & Succession Planning

•      Design and institutionalize a structured
Talent Management Framework
aligned with business strategy.

•      Lead succession planning for key roles by identifying critical positions and potential successors.

•      Drive HiPo (High Potential) identification using the 9-Box Performance–Potential Matrix and other assessment tools.

•      Facilitate talent reviews and build individualized development plans for future leaders.

•      Collaborate with business heads to ensure a healthy internal talent pipeline for technical and leadership roles.

b)    
Performance Management

•      Manage the entire Performance Management System (PMS) cycle — goal setting, mid-year and annual reviews, calibration, and feedback sessions.

•      Train managers and employees on performance evaluation, feedback conversations, and SMART goal setting.

•      Integrate potential vs. performance analysis to strengthen talent decisions and career planning.

•      Recommend improvements to PMS to enhance objectivity, fairness, and developmental focus.

c)   
Learning & Development

•      Conduct organization-wide training needs analysis (TNA) to identify skill and capability gaps.

•      Design and implement technical, behavioral, and leadership development programs in partnership with internal and external trainers.

•      Create structured learning roadmaps for various employee segments (blue-collar, staff, managers, leadership).

•      Evaluate learning effectiveness using measurable outcomes (Kirkpatrick's model or similar).

•      Drive the adoption of digital learning tools and learning management systems (LMS).

d)     
Employee Development & Engagement

•      Build and promote a strong learning culture that encourages continuous improvement and innovation.

•      Support initiatives around career pathing, competency mapping, and capability building.

•      Partner with HR leadership on engagement surveys, retention analysis, and organizational development projects.

Desired Candidate Profile

•      MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or Organizational Development (full-time).

• –12 years of experience in Talent Management, Learning & Development, or Organizational Development, preferably within manufacturing / engineering / industrial sectors.

•      Proven experience in implementing succession planning, HiPo programs, competency frameworks, and performance management systems.

•      Strong facilitation, coaching, and influencing skills.

•      Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into strategy.

•      Exposure to modern L&D tools, digital learning platforms, and psychometric assessments.

•      Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project execution abilities.

What We Offer

•      Opportunity to build and lead talent development initiatives in a growing industrial organization.

•      A collaborative, innovation-driven work culture that values people and performance.

•      Competitive compensation and exposure to organization-wide strategic HR initiatives.

Location:
Pune, Maharashtra

Industry:
Industrial Automation / Manufacturing / MSME

Experience:
10–12 years

Qualification:
MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or Organizational Development