Lead - Rewards & Performance Management - Conglomerate Business/Manufacturing (10-15 yrs)

HEAD, Performance, Rewards & HR Operations

Role Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead the Performance, Rewards, and HR Operations vertical at a reputed business conglomorate. The role is instrumental in driving strategic HR initiatives, digital transformation, and operational excellence, with a strong focus on performance assessments, total rewards, and organizational development.

Key Responsibilities:

Performance Management & Organizational Development:

- Partner with senior management to design and implement goal-setting and performance evaluation processes.

- Align individual performance metrics with organizational objectives, ensuring 100% compliance with evaluation timelines.

- Drive initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness, talent development, and role clarity.

Rewards & Compensation Management:

- Develop and execute a comprehensive rewards strategy to position the company as a competitive employer in the industry.

- Benchmark compensation structures against market standards to maintain competitiveness (e.g., 45th percentile of the market median).

- Collaborate with senior leadership to design and optimize sales incentive programs, increasing sales achievement and incentive earnings.

HR Operations & Technology Transformation:

- Lead the digital transformation of HR processes from hire-to-retire, integrating advanced HR technology platforms.

- Achieve significant efficiency gains (e.g., 50% improvement) in HR operations through streamlined processes.

- Oversee payroll management processes to ensure zero-error payroll processing and full statutory compliance.

Data Management & People Analytics:

- Establish a robust data management framework to leverage people analytics for data-driven decision-making.

- Support succession planning, talent retention, and organizational change initiatives with actionable insights.

Strategic HR Planning:

- Collaborate with senior management to drive strategic initiatives in compensation, benefits, and policy changes.

- Lead HR transformation projects focused on enhancing organizational agility and decision-making.

Key Achievements Expected:

- Digital transformation of HR processes with measurable efficiency improvements.

- Implementation of a competitive rewards strategy and compensation benchmarking.

- Optimization of performance management processes with alignment to business objectives.

- Effective sales incentive programs driving improved performance and motivation.

- Robust analytics and data-driven HR decision-making frameworks.

Qualifications & Skills:

- MBA/PGDM in HR or equivalent qualification from a reputed institution.

- 10-15 years of experience in Performance Management, Compensation & Benefits, and HR Operations, preferably in manufacturing or large-scale organizations.

- Proven experience in digital transformation and HR technology implementation.

- Expertise in compensation benchmarking, rewards strategy, and payroll management.

- Strong analytical skills with a focus on people analytics and decision-making.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.