Deputy Manager - HR Business Partner - Pharmaceutical

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Partnership:

- Act as a trusted HR Business Partner to assigned business units, providing strategic guidance and support to align human capital initiatives with business objectives.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding:

- Lead the end-to-end recruitment process including sourcing, interviewing, offer management, onboarding, and induction to ensure timely hiring of quality talent.

Employee Life Cycle Management:

- Oversee all aspects of the employee life cycle including onboarding, confirmation, internal transfers, and exit formalities with a focus on compliance and positive employee experience.

Employee Engagement:

- Design and execute engagement initiatives to foster a high-performance culture, employee satisfaction, and retention.

Workforce Planning & Optimization:

- Collaborate with business leaders to support manpower planning, resource allocation, and organizational design to meet current and future business needs.

Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution:

- Address employee grievances, ensure timely resolution of issues, and provide guidance in line with company policies and labor laws.

Performance & Talent Management:

- Support the performance appraisal process, identify high-potential talent, and contribute to succession planning initiatives.

Policy Compliance & Governance:

- Ensure adherence to all HR policies, procedures, and statutory requirements. Maintain up-to-date employee records and documentation.

HR Systems & Reporting:

- Leverage HRIS/ERP systems for accurate data management and reporting; generate insights to support decision-making.

Desired Candidate Profile

- MBA in HR or equivalent qualification from a reputed institute.

- 7-12 years of relevant HRBP experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.

- Strong understanding of recruitment, employee engagement, performance management, and statutory compliance.

- Proven ability to build strong relationships with business stakeholders and influence outcomes.

- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

- Hands-on experience with HR systems (e.g., SAP, SuccessFactors, Oracle) is highly desirable.

What We Offer

- An opportunity to work with a market-leading pharmaceutical brand.

- A dynamic and collaborative work environment.

- Exposure to strategic HR functions and cross-functional leadership teams.

- Opportunities for professional growth and development.