HR Manager

Role OverviewThe HR Manager will be responsible for leading and managing all human resource functions for the pharmaceutical organization, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, supporting business growth, and driving a high-performance culture aligned with regulatory and ethical standards.

• Key Responsibilities1. Talent Acquisition & Workforce PlanningDevelop and execute recruitment strategies for R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Sales, and Corporate functions.
• Manage end-to-end hiring processes including campus hiring and lateral recruitment.
• Build talent pipelines for critical pharma roles.
• Partner with department heads for manpower planning.

2. Compliance & Statutory ManagementEnsure compliance with labor laws and pharma industry regulations.

• Manage statutory requirements including PF, ESI, Gratuity, Bonus, Factory Act compliance, etc.
• Coordinate audits and maintain documentation as per regulatory standards.

3. Performance ManagementDesign and implement performance appraisal systems.

• Drive KPI alignment with business goals.
• Facilitate performance reviews and succession planning.

4. Employee Engagement & RelationsDevelop employee engagement initiatives across manufacturing plants and corporate offices.

• Handle grievance redressal and disciplinary actions.
• Foster positive industrial relations (if plant-based role).

5. Learning & DevelopmentIdentify training needs for GMP, compliance, technical skills, and leadership development.

• Plan training programs aligned with pharma regulatory standards.
• Monitor training effectiveness.

6. Compensation & BenefitsDesign competitive compensation structures.

• Manage payroll coordination.
• Benchmark salary structures within pharma industry standards.

7. HR Operations & Policy FrameworkDevelop and update HR policies aligned with pharma regulations

• Maintain HRIS systems and employee records.
• Drive digitization of HR processes where applicable.
• Required QualificationsMBA/PGDM in Human Resources.
• 4 - 6 years of HR experience.
• Prior experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing / formulation / API company preferred.
• Strong understanding of Factory Act and labor compliance.
• Experience handling blue-collar and white-collar workforce (if plant-based role).
• Key CompetenciesStrong knowledge of pharma regulatory environment.
• Leadership & stakeholder management.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• High integrity and ethical standards.
• Preferred ExperienceExposure to GMP-regulated environment.
• Experience in plant HR management.
• Handling multi-location workforce.