HR Business Partner - Talent Management - FMCG/Manufacturing - IIM/XLRI/FMS/SCMHRD

Talent Management:

• Location: NCR, India
• Industry: Manufacturing
• Experience: 9+ Years post MBA from Tier-1 Institute
• Education: Should have an MBA in HR / Human Resources from a Tier-1 Institute

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Talent Management professional to join a leading manufacturing organization based in NCR. The role will be responsible for driving strategic talent initiatives across leadership development, succession planning, performance management, employee engagement, and organization development. The incumbent will partner closely with business leaders to build a high-performance and future-ready workforce.

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Management & Succession Planning:

• Lead succession planning initiatives for critical and leadership roles.

• Identify high-potential talent and design accelerated development plans.

• Partner with business leaders to build robust leadership pipelines.

Leadership Development:

• Design and implement leadership development programs across levels.

• Assess leadership capabilities through assessment centers and competency frameworks.

• Collaborate with external consultants and learning partners for capability-building interventions.

- Drive coaching and mentoring initiatives for emerging leaders.

Performance Management:

• Manage the end-to-end performance management cycle.

• Strengthen goal-setting, performance calibration, and feedback culture.

• Ensure alignment of individual performance with organizational objectives.

• Drive continuous improvement in performance frameworks and processes.

Employee Engagement & Organizational Development:

• Lead engagement surveys and action planning initiatives.

• Design interventions to improve organizational culture and employee experience.

• Support change management and transformation projects.

• Drive OD initiatives focused on productivity, collaboration, and workforce effectiveness.

Learning & Capability Building:

• Identify capability gaps and create learning roadmaps.

• Work closely with L&D teams to deliver functional and behavioral learning programs.

• Promote a culture of continuous learning and development.

Stakeholder Management & HR Strategy:

• Partner with senior leadership and HR teams to align talent strategy with business priorities.

• Provide data-driven insights and HR analytics to support decision-making.

• Benchmark talent practices with industry standards and introduce best practices.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• MBA in HR from a Tier-1 institute such as Indian Institutes of Management, XLRI Xavier School of Management, Management Development Institute, Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, or equivalent premier institutes.
• 9+ years of experience in Talent Management, Leadership Development, OD, or HRBP roles within FMCG, Consumer Durable, or allied sectors.
• Strong exposure to succession planning, performance management, and leadership assessment frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and matrix-driven environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.