Manager - Performance Management, Strategic Workforce Planning & HR Analytics

About the Company

Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited (ABLBL), a part of the Aditya Birla Group, is a leading branded apparel company with a comprehensive portfolio of marquee lifestyle brands.

As of March 31, 2025, the Company operates a retail footprint of over 4.6 million sq. ft., comprising 3,253 exclusive brand outlets, presence across 38,000+ multi-brand outlets, and over 7,000 shop-in-shops in department stores across the country.

The Companys brand portfolio includes Indias most established and trusted names – Louis Philippe, Van Heusen, Allen Solly, and Peter England – each with a legacy of over 25 years.

These brands have consistently delivered sustained growth, driven by a sharp focus on design-led innovation, category expansion, and operational excellence across product lines spanning formal, casual, and occasion wear.

ABLBL has built a strong presence in the innerwear and athleisure market through Van Heusen Innerwear, which has rapidly scaled its distribution network across India. The Companys portfolio is further enhanced through strategic partnerships with leading international brands including Simon Carter, American Eagle and Reebok. American Eagle has emerged as one of Indias most preferred premium denim brands, while Reebok – transitioned under the Companys management in 2022 – has expanded its footprint across multiple channels. Simon Carter continues to strengthen its position in the premium menswear segment through its distinctive design language and curated collections.

About the Job Role

This role is responsible for managing day-to-day operational activities and executing tasks across the assigned portfolio, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to established processes and standards. A key responsibility will also be driving operational efficiency through effective execution and coordination.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Performance Management

• Drive end-to-end performance management processes, ensuring timely goal setting, progress tracking, and structured follow-ups across the employee lifecycle.

• Conduct periodic audits of employee goals to ensure alignment with business objectives and adherence to quality standards.
• Plan, execute, and monitor Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), ensuring adherence to defined timelines and measurable outcomes.
• Lead mid-year performance review cycles, including progress tracking, identification of gaps, and driving corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate system configuration and mapping of performance processes to enable seamless execution and reporting.
• Execute Annual Performance Review (APR) tagging in line with organizational policies and timelines.
• Maintain and audit performance data repositories, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and compliance.
• Ensure timely completion of self-evaluations and manager assessments across all review cycles.
• Design and deliver capability-building sessions on performance management for new joiners, first-time managers, and existing managers.

2. Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP)

• Develop and maintain comprehensive workforce planning master data, capturing current headcount and future talent requirements.
• Gather, validate, and consolidate manpower data across business units/brands to support workforce planning decisions.
• Develop data-backed manpower proposals with clear business justification for role creation and restructuring.
• Create and manage a structured SWP execution roadmap, including defined milestones, dependencies, and ownership.
• Execute workforce planning strategies aligned with organizational growth objectives and business priorities.
• Track, review, and enhance organizational talent quality metrics, including education pedigree and skill readiness.
• Monitor and optimize span of control to ensure organizational efficiency and clarity in reporting structures.
• Conduct internal and external benchmarking studies to support organizational design and workforce optimization initiatives.

3. HR Analytics & Digital Enablement

• Design and implement a robust HR analytics framework to support data-driven decision-making.
• Develop and deploy real-time dashboards and reporting tools for HR and business stakeholders.
• Drive adoption and effective utilization of HR dashboards across teams.
• Collaborate with central Operations and Technology teams to ensure smooth implementation and continuous enhancement of HR systems and dashboards.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement AI-driven solutions to improve HR productivity, enhance automation, and strengthen decision-making capabilities.

Qualifications & Experience

• MBA / Postgraduate degree in Human Resources Business Administration, or a related field from a reputed institute.
• 6–8 years of relevant HR experience, with strong exposure to:

*Performance Management cycles (goal setting, reviews, PIPs, APR processes)

*Workforce Planning / Manpower Planning

*HR Data Analytics / Reporting / Dashboards

• Experience in managing end-to-end performance review processes across large employee populations.
• Proven experience in executing workforce planning initiatives and supporting organization design efforts.