Senior HR Specialist

Job Description

Talent Development (70%)

• Institutionalize OKRs across the organization and program-manage these principles to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop and drive the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), ensuring talent initiatives are aligned with business strategy and objectives.
• Conduct surveys and semi-structured interviews with key employees to assess HR capability, organizational effectiveness, and employee engagement.
• Identify the Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities (SKAs) required for each role and build progressive career pathways.
• Facilitate Talent Reviews and establish governance frameworks to ensure effective execution of talent management initiatives.
• Evaluate existing competency frameworks and develop a comprehensive Learning & Development ecosystem to support current and future business needs.
• Drive Quarterly 9-Box Talent Reviews, identify High-Potential (HiPo) employees, and build succession plans for critical positions.
• Design and implement talent lifecycle programs from onboarding through 30-60-90-day development plans, linking employee goals to business objectives.
• Develop technical and leadership career pathways and implement initiatives to improve employee retention and career growth.
• Analyze attrition trends and proactively recommend retention, recognition, and development programs.
• Partner with business leaders to identify capability gaps and create targeted development interventions.
• Support leadership development and organizational capability-building initiatives.

Talent Engagement (30%)

• Conduct employee engagement surveys and focus groups to gather insights and recommend actions for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and drive Employee Wellness and Engagement calendars, ensuring successful execution of planned activities.
• Facilitate Talent Council discussions and Employee Resource Group (ERG) initiatives to drive employee participation and inclusion.
• Partner with leadership teams to strengthen employee experience and organizational culture.
• Develop and implement employee recognition and engagement programs.
• Track engagement metrics and provide actionable recommendations to improve employee satisfaction and retention.

Qualifications

Essential

• MBA from a reputed institution (Mandatory).
• Engineering Graduate preferred (Not Mandatory).
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Talent Management, Talent Development, Learning & Development, Organization Development, or related HR roles.
• Experience in succession planning, talent reviews, competency frameworks, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of performance management and talent assessment tools.

Preferred

• Certifications in HR Analytics, Talent Management, Organizational Development, Learning & Development, or Advanced Excel.
• Experience working in a Global Capability Centre (GCC) or Shared Services environment.
• Exposure to HR analytics, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.

Desired Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills (Verbal & Written)
• Managing Emotions
• Collaboration
• Interpersonal Relations
• Respect Your Peers
• Stakeholder Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Influencing Skills
• Problem Solving
• Customer Focus
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Additional Information

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.