JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a candidate with solid exposure to performance management as a core HR function to join our Core Human Capital (CHC) team in Hyderabad as a Specialist/Senior Specialist. The Performance Management team is responsible for designing and deploying the performance management processes at D. E. Shaw India (DESIS).

What you’ll do day-to-day

In this position, you will be required to work with a multitude of stakeholders to continuously evaluate and execute performance management processes in manners that uphold the spirit of merit-based performance evaluation, further leading to necessary downstream career milestones like promotions, succession planning, etc. Apart from the execution of core performance management-related processes and operations, you will be involved in customizing materials and conducting training and awareness sessions across business groups. You will also be expected to create and maintain SOPs and any process-related documentation as required. Additionally, you will develop relevant performance management reports, interpret data, and identify trends and performance insights on a need-by-need basis. Furthermore, you will ensure that business partners get sufficient insights on performance management matters and work with them to enable the implementation of performance improvement plans as required.

Who we’re looking for

• The ideal candidate should have experience as an HR professional with significant exposure to and understanding of employee performance management and 1.5-4 years of relevant experience
• The candidate should have in-depth knowledge of performance management concepts and best practices and the ability to leverage these while collaborating with HR business partners
• Candidate should have proficient analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data, understand trends, and generate relevant insights
• The candidate should have experience working with modern performance management tools/platforms and should be able to leverage this exposure while working with teams on designing, testing, and deploying performance management platforms and modules
• The ideal candidate should have proficient data management (Excel/PowerBI) and presentation skills (PowerPoint)
• Candidate should have the ability to create and deliver content that is differentiated for various stakeholder groups
• The candidate should have excellent communication skills, necessary project management abilities, and the ability to work
• with multiple stakeholders across geographies while working on parallel projects and milestones
• Candidates with COE (Centre of Excellence) role experience will have an added advantage
• Candidates with experience working with Tech/Systems teams in designing/deploying performance management platforms are encouraged to apply

At the D. E. Shaw group, we believe the diversity of our employees is core to our strength and success. We are committed to supporting our people in work and in life, which is why we offer benefits such as a family planning and surrogacy program and a charitable gift match to all full-time employees.

Additionally, our staff-led affinity groups are pillars of our community, helping to celebrate diversity, promote leadership and development opportunities, and facilitate inclusive mentorship. Members and allies organize a wide range of educational and social programming, from expert talks to film festivals.

Candidates with relevant experience looking to restart their careers after a break are encouraged to apply for this position.

The members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, caregiver status, or any other category protected by law. We are committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are eager to hear from individuals having a wide range of backgrounds and personal characteristics.

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The D. E. Shaw group may collect, use, hold, transfer, and process candidates' resumes and associated information (including personal information contained therein) for purposes reasonably related to their application, including without limitation: review and management of employment applications and supporting materials; administration and management of offers to and communication with candidates; and administration, management, and improvement of the recruiting operations of the D. E. Shaw group; and/or where reasonably required in connection with a proposed sale, spin-out, reorganization, or outsourcing of all or some of the business of the D. E. Shaw group. The D. E. Shaw group will not use such information for purposes unrelated to the foregoing, such as direct marketing of third-party products to candidates, without candidate consent. As used herein, the term "personal information" is meant to broadly describe information identifying or relating to a specific individual; it is intended to encompass "personal data," "sensitive personal data," and "personally identifiable information" and similar terms, as those terms are defined by law in the jurisdictions in which the D. E. Shaw group operates.

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