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SM - HR (Early Careers)

Mumbai Permanent View Job Description
We are seeking a Manager/Senior Manager to drive strategic early-career talent initiatives, leadership development programmes, and workforce-building efforts across a complex corporate environment. This role offers extensive stakeholder exposure and the opportunity to create meaningful talent experiences that strengthen employer branding and future leadership pipelines.
  • Shape future talent strategy across a large enterprise ecosystem
  • Lead high-impact early careers and leadership development programmes

About Our Client

Our client is a leading diversified enterprise group/ Leading Conglomerate with a strong focus on talent development, leadership excellence, and building the workforce of the future. The organisation is known for its people-centric culture, large-scale learning initiatives, and commitment to nurturing emerging talent. The position is based in Mumbai.

Job Description

  • Manage end-to-end internship and early-career programme lifecycles.
  • Partner with business leaders to identify and develop high-impact project opportunities.
  • Drive student engagement, candidate selection, onboarding, feedback, and programme closure activities.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to enhance candidate quality and programme outcomes.
  • Leverage digital platforms, programme analytics, and university partnerships to improve talent acquisition effectiveness.
  • Work closely with technology partners to deliver a seamless programme management experience.
  • Support the design and execution of leadership development initiatives for high-potential professionals.
  • Coordinate with learning partners to deliver impactful development journeys and measurable capability outcomes.
  • Build and activate alumni communities to strengthen engagement and talent networks.
  • Support enterprise-wide early-career interventions aligned with broader talent strategies.
  • Manage relationships with senior stakeholders, external partners, educational institutions, and programme participants.
  • Ensure operational excellence and continuous improvement across all talent programmes.

The Successful Applicant

We're looking for someone who has:

  • Master's degree/MBA preferred, ideally with HR specialization.
  • 5 to 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Exposure to large, matrixed, conglomerate or similarly complex organizations will be advantageous.
  • Experience in early careers, campus recruitment, learning and development, talent programmes, or HR business partnering.
  • Strong programme management and execution capabilities.
  • Strategic HR mindset with a proactive and curious approach.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work across complex organisational structures and manage multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills.
  • Preferred blend of experience across:Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, HR Business Partnering, Leadership Development, Early Careers/Campus Programs.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to influence enterprise-wide talent and leadership strategies.
  • Exposure to senior business and HR stakeholders.
  • Ownership of flagship early-career and leadership development programmes.
  • A collaborative, high-impact environment focused on future workforce development.
  • Significant scope for stakeholder engagement, innovation, and professional growth.
  • Location: Mumbai.



If this role matches your skills and interests, feel free to apply.

Quote job ref
JN-072026-7065882

Job summary

Function
Human Resources
Sub Sector
Talent Management
What is your area of specialisation?
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Mumbai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-072026-7065882

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.