Performance & Talent Strategy
Posted 25 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Performance & Talent Strategy Lead”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 2–3 yrs
- Management level
- People management
Compensation
No salary listed for this role.
Role speciality
Career DevelopmentPerformance ManagementSuccession PlanningTalent Management
Responsibilities
- Design and implement a clear, structured Performance Review process, 360° feedback, and goal-tracking methodology from scratch
- Lead vendor evaluation, contracting, configuration, and ongoing administration of the new performance management tool
- Monitor workflow adoption to ensure HRBPs and managers execute reviews on time and adhere to established standards
- Establish calibration guidelines, resolve evaluation disputes
- Build and digitize transparent career tracks, job levels, and competency matrices so every employee understands their growth opportunities
- Act as the primary owner of the talent pipeline - managing HiPo dashboards, tracking PDP completion, and preventing high-potential employees from feeling "stuck"
- Oversee internal mobility, navigate cross-team talent transfers smoothly, and build succession planning models
- Digitize review outputs into actionable executive dashboards to inform strategic decision-making
- Hire, mentor, and lead a dedicated 2-person team (Performance Process Specialist and Career & Promotion Specialist) as the function scales
Requirements
- 2–3+ years of experience launching and managing performance evaluation cycles (KPI/OKR, 360° feedback, calibration)
- Practical experience in selecting, configuring, and automating Performance Management Systems
- Ability to design job maps, grading systems, competency matrices, and clear promotion criteria for both Tech and Non-Tech roles
- Solid understanding of HiPo identification, Career Pathing, 9-Box Grid, and succession planning for key positions
- Strong analytical mindset to digitize performance data, create executive dashboards, and drive objective, data-backed decisions
- Upper-Intermediate (B2+) level of English for effective communication across global teams
- Basic knowledge of evaluation ethics and data privacy standards (GDPR)
We offer
- 10 paid sick leave days per year
- 20 paid vacation days per year
- Public holidays as per the company’s approved Public holiday list
- Medical insurance
- Opportunity to work remotely
- Professional education budget
- Language learning budget
- Wellness budget (gym membership, sports gear and related expenses)