Manager Talent Management & Organisation Development

Management & Organisation Development (TM/OD)

Company: Gokaldas Exports Limited

Function: Human Resources

Location: Bengaluru

Experience: 8–12 Years

Department: Talent Management & Organisation Development

About Gokaldas Exports

Gokaldas Exports Limited is one of India's leading apparel manufacturers and exporters, with a strong global presence and an established legacy in the garment manufacturing industry. With a diverse workforce and a commitment to operational excellence, innovation and sustainable growth, GEX continues to strengthen its people capabilities to support its evolving business priorities.

At GEX, we believe our people are central to our success. We are committed to building a future-ready organisation through leadership development, talent excellence, continuous learning and a strong organisational culture.

Role Overview

The role will be responsible for supporting and driving Talent Management and Organisation Development initiatives across the organisation. This includes leadership development, succession planning, talent reviews, performance management, organisational effectiveness, culture-building and change management.

The position will work closely with business leaders and HR stakeholders to strengthen leadership capabilities, build a robust talent pipeline and implement structured people interventions aligned with the organisation's strategic objectives.

The ideal candidate should bring a combination of strategic thinking, programme management capabilities, strong execution discipline and a people-centric approach to designing and implementing talent initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Management & Succession Planning

• Support the implementation of talent management frameworks, tools and interventions aligned with organisational priorities.
• Coordinate talent reviews, succession planning processes and leadership pipeline initiatives.
• Facilitate the identification and development of high-potential employees and critical talent.
• Support career development, talent mobility and leadership readiness initiatives.

2. Leadership Development

• Design, coordinate and execute leadership development initiatives across organisational levels.
• Partner with business leaders to identify leadership capability gaps and development priorities.
• Coordinate leadership assessments, development programmes and coaching interventions.
• Monitor programme effectiveness and track leadership development outcomes.

3. Performance Management System (PMS)

• Support the administration and continuous improvement of the Performance Management System.
• Coordinate performance cycles, goal-setting, mid-year reviews and annual appraisals.
• Ensure timely completion of performance processes and provide necessary support to employees and managers.
• Analyse performance outcomes and support talent and development decisions.

4. Organisation Development & Effectiveness

• Support organisation development interventions, including organisational effectiveness, change management and transformation initiatives.
• Partner with business and HR teams to strengthen team effectiveness and organisational capabilities.
• Contribute to organisation design, role clarity and competency framework initiatives as required.
• Support interventions aimed at improving organisational productivity and effectiveness.

5. Culture & Employee Engagement

• Contribute to culture-building initiatives that reinforce organisational values and desired behaviours.
• Support employee engagement interventions and initiatives to strengthen employee experience.
• Facilitate initiatives that promote collaboration, accountability and a high-performance culture.

6. Programme Management & Analytics

• Coordinate and track the annual Talent Management and OD calendar, ensuring timely execution of key initiatives.
• Analyse talent data, prepare dashboards, reports and insights to support management decisions.
• Manage external consultants, assessment partners, learning vendors and programme logistics.
• Ensure effective programme governance, stakeholder communication and process discipline.
• Apply design-thinking principles to create employee-centric, structured and scalable talent processes.

Candidate Profile

• 8–12 years of relevant experience in Talent Management, Organisation Development, Learning & Development or related HR functions.
• Hands-on experience in coordinating and implementing initiatives across leadership development, talent management, succession planning, PMS, OD, culture and employee engagement.
• Strong understanding of talent review frameworks, leadership development methodologies and performance management processes.
• Experience in managing organisation-wide HR programmes and partnering with senior business stakeholders.
• Strong programme management, stakeholder management and execution capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously with a high degree of ownership and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in talent dashboards, HR reporting and data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation and influencing skills.
• A balanced approach combining structured processes, creative thinking and a human-centric mindset.

Education & Certifications

• Postgraduate degree/diploma in Human Resources, Organisation Development, Organisational Psychology or a related discipline.
• Certifications in Organisation Development, Change Management, Talent Management or Executive Coaching will be an added advantage.
• Preferred certifications include:
• ODCP – Organisation Development Certified Professional.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Organisation Development & Change Management.
• Recognised certifications in Talent Management, Change Management or Coaching.

What Makes This Opportunity Exciting

• Opportunity to contribute to organisation-wide talent and leadership initiatives.
• Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional business stakeholders.
• Opportunity to shape talent practices and strengthen organisational capabilities.
• Be part of a growing global apparel manufacturing organisation with a strong legacy and people-centric approach.

Build talent. Develop leaders. Shape the future with Gokaldas Exports.