REGIONAL HR ASSOCIATE

"REGIONAL HR ASSOCIATE","career_text":" Job Purpose

We are looking for a proactive Regional HR Associate to anchor daily HR operations and talent acquisition across our regional locations. In this role, you will act as the primary on-the-ground HR point of contact, driving end-to-end regional recruitment, managing the local employee lifecycle, and supporting employee engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience executing operational workflows, with a preferred focus on volume or specialized hiring within the pharmaceutical, life sciences, or field-sales sector.

• Regional Sourcing Pipeline: Manage the end-to-end hiring cycle for regional vacancies, including screening resumes, conducting initial phone interviews, and scheduling technical evaluations.
• Pharma Field Hiring: Focus heavily on sourcing specialized industry talent such as Medical Representatives, regional sales teams, plant personnel, or distribution staff.
• Local Networking: Leverage local job boards, field agencies, social channels (like LinkedIn), and regional employee referral programs to build strong talent pipelines.
• Coordination: Act as the main coordinator between candidates, regional business leaders, and the central HR team to ensure quick turnaround times.

• Onboarding Delivery: Facilitate seamless day-one onboarding and orientation for all new hires within the region, ensuring IT, documentation, and desk readiness.
• Database Management: Maintain and update accuracy in the regional Human Resource Information System (HRIS), including employee files, contract terms, and attendance tracking.
• Offboarding: Coordinate regional exit formalities, complete clearance checklists, and assist in compiling exit interview feedback data.
• Local Compliance: Support the implementation of company policies and local regional labor regulations, ensuring compliance standards are met.

• Line Manager Alignment: Partner with regional department leads and area sales managers to track hiring needs and resolve daily operational challenges.
• First-Line Support: Serve as the first point of contact for regional employees regarding queries on payroll, leave structures, insurance, and company policy clarifications.
• Reporting: Compile and share weekly regional HR trackers, including recruitment status reports and local attrition updates.

• Local Engagement: Coordinate and roll out company-wide cultural, wellness, and milestone engagement activities across regional branches.
• Employee Relations: Support the central HR team in rolled-out pulse surveys, and flag any regional employee morale issues or conflicts to management early.