Performance Talent Strategy Lead

We are looking for a strategic, hands-on, and data-driven Performance & Talent Strategy Lead to build and scale our performance evaluation and career development ecosystem from scratch. Your main mission: Build a clear, fair, and transparent evaluation and career growth system across the company—ensuring top performers receive differentiated rewards and every employee has a well-defined path for advancement. 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)