The Talent Management Specialist plays a pivotal role in designing and implementing talent strategies that fuel Cozentus' business growth, innovation, and leadership continuity. This role is responsible for succession planning, internal mobility, career development frameworks, and high-potential (HiPo) talent programs. The role will act as a strategic partner to business and HR teams in building a future-ready, resilient, and agile workforce.
Purpose Statement:
To drive integrated talent management practices that identify, nurture, and retain high-performing talent, enabling leadership continuity, capability development, and a strong internal talent pipeline.
2. Key Responsibilities
A. Talent Identification & Succession Planning
Partner with business and HRBPs to identify critical roles and successors across functions.
Build and maintain robust succession pipelines using talent review tools, 9-box grids, and readiness assessments.
Create career paths and internal talent movement plans for high-potential employees.
B. HiPo & Leadership Development Programs
Design and implement High Potential (HiPo) programs aligned with business needs.
Drive development journeys including mentoring, job rotations, shadowing, and leadership coaching.
Work with external partners to design immersive, tech-enabled leadership interventions.
C. Career Development & Internal Mobility
Build and maintain a transparent career architecture for technical and business roles.
Partner with L&D to design career development resources including IDPs, skill mapping, and growth sprints.
Champion internal mobility, helping employees explore cross-functional opportunities.
D. Performance & Talent Insights
Use data from performance reviews, OKRs, 360 feedback, and pulse surveys to track talent health.
Partner with analytics team to generate talent dashboards, trends, and insights.
Create narratives for CXO/Board-level talent presentations.
E. Stakeholder Engagement & Governance
Collaborate with senior leaders, managers, and HR to embed talent practices in business reviews.
Run annual and quarterly talent councils, succession forums, and capability reviews.
Ensure governance, fairness, and confidentiality in talent-related decisions.
F. Rewards and Recognition
G. Employee Engagement
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Candidate Profile
Education
Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or Business Administration.
Preferred: MBA from Tier 1/Tier 2 institutions with a focus on HR or Talent Development.
Experience
3 - 6 years of progressive HR experience with at least 3+ years in Talent Management, Succession Planning, or OD.
Or
Experienced working as Sales, Project Management, BA, Customer facing roles in HR Tech OrganizationsExperience working in technology / software product or service organizations preferred.
Exposure to building programs in growth-stage or mid-sized companies (300-1000 employees) will be valuable.
4. Key Competencies & Attributes
Behavioural Competencies
Functional Competencies
Strategic thinking
Succession planning
Stakeholder management
HiPo program design
Analytical mindset
Career pathing frameworks
Business partnership
Internal mobility strategy
Design thinking orientation
Talent diagnostics and insights
Empathy and discretion
Talent review & governance tools
5. What Good Looks Like - Success Profile of the Incumbent
Future-Focused:
Identifies and nurtures potential aligned with business strategy.
Program Architect:
Designs scalable, modern, and user-friendly talent programs.
Advisor to Leaders:
Coaches managers to think long-term about capability and leadership continuity.
Insight Generator:
Uses data to tell compelling stories and influence talent decisions.
Culture Carrier:
Reinforces Cozentus' values through inclusive talent practices.
6. Key Interfaces
Internal Stakeholders
External Stakeholders
CHRO & HRBPs
Executive Coaches
Business Unit Heads
Learning & Development Partners
L&D, Recruitment, and OD Teams
Assessment Vendors (e.g., Hogan, Korn Ferry)
Finance & Strategy Teams
Talent Tech/Platform Providers
7. Impact on the Business
Leadership Continuity:
Ensures a ready bench for key roles, reducing business disruption.
Retention Enabler:
Increases retention of top talent through career growth and recognition.
Capability Uplift:
Helps business prepare for the future through targeted development.
Internal Mobility:
Reduces hiring costs and increases employee engagement through internal progression.
8. Equal Opportunity Statement
Cozentus is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow and succeed.#
SKILLS
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
WORKFORCE PLANNING
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
SUCCESSION PLANNING
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT#
JOB ID
3064306#
EXPERIENCE
3 ~ 6 years#
QUALIFICATION
Post Grad Degree (Masters)
INDIA
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