Senior Manager / AGM - HR Performance Management System

We are looking for an experienced Manager / Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager Performance Management System (PMS) to drive and manage the organisation-wide performance management framework.

The role will be responsible for managing the complete PMS lifecycle, partnering with business leaders and HODs on KRA/KPI alignment, driving appraisal processes, performance calibration, talent reviews and continuous improvement of the performance management system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end Performance Management System (PMS) covering goal setting, KRA/KPI alignment, mid-year reviews, annual appraisal and performance evaluation.
• Partner with business leaders and HODs to define measurable KRAs, KPIs, targets and weightages aligned with business objectives.
• Drive the annual performance appraisal cycle, ensuring timely completion, quality of evaluations and adherence to defined timelines.
• Manage performance calibration, rating consistency, performance distribution and identification of high and low performers.
• Develop and maintain PMS dashboards and MIS covering goal achievement, appraisal status, ratings, performance trends and department-wise performance analysis.
• Design and implement Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) for employees requiring performance intervention.
• Work closely with HRBPs and business leaders on performance-linked increments, promotions, career progression and talent reviews.
• Analyse PMS data and provide actionable insights to senior management for improving employee and organisational performance.
• Benchmark PMS practices and continuously improve the process through employee feedback, analytics, automation and process enhancement.
• Ensure effective PMS governance, documentation, process compliance and audit readiness across the organisation.
• Drive employee and manager awareness on goal setting, performance evaluation and PMS processes.

Candidate Profile:

• MBA / PGDM in HR / Human Resources with 1015 years of experience in Performance Management, Talent Management, HRBP or HR COE roles.
• Strong hands-on experience in KRA/KPI design, goal setting, performance appraisal, rating methodology and performance calibration.
• Experience in managing large-scale PMS cycles across multiple functions/business units, preferably in a manufacturing / engineering organisation.
• Strong capability in HR analytics, PMS dashboards, Excel, HRMS and performance data interpretation.
• Experience with Darwinbox or similar HRMS platforms will be an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of performance-linked increments, promotions, talent reviews and Performance Improvement Plans (PIP).
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior management, HODs, managers and employees.

Interested candidates are requested to share their updated CV along with the below details:

Email: sakthivel.p@bullmachine.com

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• Preferred Location: Coimbatore

Only candidates with strong hands-on experience in Performance Management / PMS are encouraged to apply.