Senior Human Resource Executive

Role Summary
Global Gases Group is building its HR function in India. We are looking for a hands-on HR Executive to run HR operations end to end, from hiring and onboarding to payroll inputs, engagement and exit.
You will be the on-the-ground link between our India operations and HQ in Dubai. You will roll out group policies locally, keep us compliant with labor law, and build the processes and SOPs the function runs on.

Key responsibilities

HR operations employee lifecycle

• Manage recruitment end to end: workforce requisitions, job postings, sourcing, screening, interview coordination and offer letters.
• Run onboarding: documentation, induction, statutory registrations and system setup for new joiners.
• Handle offboarding: resignations, exit interviews, full and final settlement, clearances and experience letters.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HRIS data and personnel files.

Payroll and compliance

• Validate monthly payroll inputs (attendance, leave, overtime, new joiners, exits) and coordinate with finance.
• Ensure statutory compliance, including PF, ESI, Professional Tax, Gratuity, Bonus and other applicable labor laws.
• Support audits and keep compliance registers and records up to date.

Plant HR support

• Visit manufacturing plants once or twice a month, as required, to support plant teams on site.
• Address shop-floor HR matters, including attendance, contract labor, shift workforce and welfare.

Employee engagement and grievances

• Plan and run engagement initiatives across office and plant locations.
• Act as the first point of contact for employee grievances; investigate, resolve and escalate in line with policy.
• Support disciplinary processes and promote a fair, respectful workplace.

Process, systems and SOPs

• Implement HR policies, processes and changes directed by HQ Dubai, adapting them to local law and practice.
• Identify gaps and drive improvements in HR systems and workflows.
• Write, roll out and maintain SOPs for HR processes.

Reporting and analytics

• Prepare HR MIS and reports (headcount, attrition, hiring, payroll and compliance) for local and HQ leadership.
• Use Excel and AI tools to automate reports, analyze data and improve HR productivity.

Education and experience

• MBA / PGDM in HR or equivalent preferred.
• 4-6 years of HR experience, handling employees across the full lifecycle.
• Background in a manufacturing or industrial environment is essential.
• Experience working with stakeholders from different countries; exposure to a regional or multinational setup is a plus.

Knowledge and skills

• Sound understanding of payroll processes and statutory deductions.
• Working knowledge of Indian labor laws.
• Proven experience writing SOPs and implementing changes to HR systems and processes.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, dashboards) and HR reporting.
• Practical use of AI tools for reports, analysis and day-to-day work.
• Experience with an HRIS or payroll system.
• Excellent written and spoken communication in English; additional regional languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel to plants once or twice a month.
• Self-starter and proactive problem solver who takes ownership and enjoys a challenge.