Human Resource Manager

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to lead end-to-end human resources operations at our pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have deep exposure to plant/factory HR, statutory compliance under labour laws applicable to pharma/manufacturing units, and strong experience managing both workmen (unionized/non-unionized) and staff cadre.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR & Business Partnering

• Act as a strategic HR partner to plant leadership, aligning HR initiatives with production and business goals
• Drive manpower planning, budgeting, and workforce optimization for the plant

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Oversee onboarding, induction, and orientation programs

Industrial Relations & Compliance

• Maintain harmonious industrial relations; handle union negotiations, wage settlements, and grievance redressal
• Ensure compliance with Factories Act, Industrial Disputes Act, Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, ESI, PF, Payment of Wages Act, Payment of Bonus Act, and other applicable labour laws
• Liaise with government/labour authorities, factory inspectors, and statutory bodies
• Handle disciplinary actions, domestic enquiries, and legal matters related to labour disputes

Performance Management & L&D

• Drive performance appraisal cycles, KRA/KPI setting, and PMS implementation
• Identify training needs and coordinate GMP/GxP-compliant training programs (mandatory in pharma manufacturing)
• Support succession planning and leadership development

Employee Engagement & Welfare

• Drive engagement initiatives, welfare schemes, canteen/transport management, and employee grievance handling
• Ensure adherence to safety, health, and welfare provisions applicable to factory workers

Audits & Documentation

• Support HR-related documentation for regulatory audits (USFDA, WHO-GMP, ISO, customer audits)
• Maintain personnel files, training records, and statutory registers as per pharma compliance norms

Contract Labour Management

• Manage third-party/contract labour compliance, vendor coordination, and manpower agencies

Desired Candidate Profile

• Education: MBA/PGDM in HR or equivalent; additional certification in Labour Law preferred
• Experience: 10-15 years in HR, with at least 57 years in a pharmaceutical/manufacturing plant setup
• Strong knowledge of: Factories Act, IR/ER practices, statutory compliances, union handling
• Familiarity with: GMP/GxP documentation requirements from an HR/training standpoint
• Skills: Strong negotiation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills; proficiency in HRMS/SAP HR/Excel
• Prior experience in handling union/workmen relations in a manufacturing/pharma environment is essential