Zydus Wellness - Lead - Performance/Hunan Resource Tech & Analytics

About Zydus Wellness:

Zydus Wellness Limited is a leading consumer wellness company and the FMCG arm of the Zydus Lifesciences Group. It is a separately listed entity on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE), and is headquartered in Ahmedabad, India.

Zydus Wellness operates across three high-growth industry sectors - Personal Care, Foods & Nutrition, and Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) - with a portfolio of iconic, market-leading brands that are trusted by millions of consumers:

• Personal Care: Everyuth, Nycil, Cuticolor
• Foods & Nutrition: Complan, Glucon-D, Sugar Free, I'mLite, Nutralite, Max Protein
• VMS (Global Portfolio): WeightWorld, Maxmedix, Animigo

Founded in 1988 with the launch of Sugar Free, India's first zero-calorie sugar substitute, Zydus Wellness has evolved into a scaled, innovation-driven organization focused on building science-backed, consumer-centric wellness solutions.

The company operates owned manufacturing facilities in Sikkim, Ahmedabad, and Aligarh, supported by a strong supply chain and partner ecosystem, ensuring high standards of quality, reliability, and speed to market.

Zydus Wellness has been accelerating growth through strategic acquisitions, including:

• Naturell India (NIPL) - strengthening presence in nutrition and better-for-you foods
• Comfort Click (UK) - marking the company's first overseas acquisition and significantly expanding its footprint in the global VMS and digital wellness space

Zydus Wellness continues to pursue a strong growth ambition, driven by brand expansion, premiumization, portfolio diversification, and international scale-up. The company remains committed to improving everyday health and wellbeing by building trusted brands, strong capabilities, and future-ready talent.

Get to know our organization:

• 1. Company Website
• 2. Zydus Corporate Park

Role Title: Lead - Performance, HR Tech & Analytics

Location: Ahmedabad HO

Reporting to: Lead - Rewards

Direct Reports: 2-3 Team Size

Role Purpose:

Lead the design, governance, and continuous improvement of HR Technology platforms, People Analytics and Performance Management processes, capabilities to drive organizational effectiveness, talent performance, workforce insights, and data-driven decision making across the organization. The role will drive HR digital transformation, data governance, process automation, management reporting, workforce analytics, and performance excellence across the organization while partnering closely with HR Leadership, Business Leaders, IT, Finance, and external vendors.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Finance:

• Lead HR digital transformation initiatives and spearhead the HR AI transformation journey to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Identify opportunities for process simplification and workflow automation to eliminate manual processes.
• Implement AI-enabled HR tools and self-service solutions to optimize service delivery.
• Drive predictive and prescriptive analytics initiatives, including attrition prediction models and performance trend analysis.
• Translate workforce data into strategic recommendations and support business decisions through analytical models and scenario planning.
• Review and redesign HR processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure optimal utilization of HR technology platforms.

2. Customer:

• Design and continuously enhance the Performance Management framework aligned with business strategy and culture.
• Drive goal-setting, KPI alignment, and performance calibration processes.
• Manage the end-to-end performance cycle, including goal setting, mid-year reviews, year-end evaluations, and manager awareness.
• Guide HRBPs and business leaders on performance-related matters.
• Enhance employee and manager experience through technology-enabled solutions.
• Improve accessibility, usability, and adoption of HR platforms.
• Conduct periodic user feedback assessments and implement system improvements.
• Provide leadership with actionable workforce insights.
• Partner with the CHRO, HR Leadership Team, Business HR teams, and collaborate with IT, Finance, Internal Audit, and external vendors on strategic initiatives and transformation projects.

3. Process:

• Act as the functional owner for HRMS platforms and manage end-to-end HR technology modules, including Master Database, Core HR, Attendance, HR Dashboard & Analytics solutions, ATS, and related systems.
• Benchmark Performance Management practices against industry and FMCG best practices.
• Drive adoption of emerging technologies for enhancing employee experience.
• Manage dashboards and reporting of key HR metrics.
• Track and analyze workforce, talent, and performance metrics.
• Establish process documentation and SOPs.
• Drive standardization and best practices across businesses and locations.
• Lead HR technology and analytics transformation projects.

4. People:

• Ensure alignment of the performance philosophy with business strategy and organizational culture.
• Build capability within HR teams on data-driven decision-making.
• Foster a performance-driven culture through effective goal setting, reviews, and calibration processes.
• Promote the adoption of analytics, AI, and digital technologies within the HR function.
• Strengthen collaboration and capability across HR teams and stakeholders to drive organizational transformation.

Role Requirements:

Experience:

• 9-11 years in HR. Minimum 5-6 years in COE roles covering Performance & HR Systems.
• Experience in managing HRMS implementation or transformation projects.

Education:

• MBA in HR is preferred.

Functional Competencies:

• Performance Management
• HR Analytics
• HRMS / HR Technology
• Data Governance

Technical Competencies:

• Advanced Excel
• Power BI
• Understanding of HRMS tool (People Strong / SAP SuccessFactors / Workday / Darwinbox / Oracle HCM)
• AI-enabled analytics tools

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking
• Team Handling
• Stakeholder Management
• Excellence Orientation
• Data Storytelling
• Influencing & Collaboration