Associate Director - Talent

What You Will Own

Business Partnering (Strategic + Hands-on)

• Partner with senior leaders to translate business priorities into actionable talent strategies
• Support org design, workforce planning, and team structuring aligned to growth and efficiency
• Act as a thought partner on team effectiveness, performance, and leadership decision

Capability Building (Core COE Ownership)

• Define and drive Anchanto’s capability agenda across functions
• Design and scale programs across:
  • Manager capability (first-time and experienced managers)
  • Leadership development
  • Functional capability
• Build structured frameworks for:
  • Career paths and progression
  • Skill frameworks and capability mapping
• Ensure all capability initiatives are practical, measurable, and linked to business outcomes

Performance & Accountability

• Strengthen performance management with a focus on outcomes over activity
• Drive talent reviews and calibration with a sharp focus on:
  • Performance vs potential
  • Critical roles and succession planning
• Build a culture of ownership and accountability across teams
• Enable managers to take end-to-end ownership of team performance

Global Context & Execution

• Operate across geographies (APAC, EMEA, etc.) with sensitivity to local nuances
• Ensure consistency in talent philosophy while adapting to regional and business needs

Behavioural Expectations (What Sets You Apart)

• Strong business and revenue orientation
• High ownership and end-to-end thinking
• Capability-led mindset with a focus on scalable impact

What We’re Looking For

• 15+ years of HR experience, with strong exposure in business partnering roles
• Proven experience in designing and driving capability / learning initiatives