Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly seasoned and strategic General Manager HR with huge experience in a pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plant to lead the complete Human Resources function for our new pharmaceutical manufacturing plant (Unit-2). The incumbent will be responsible for establishing and managing robust HR systems from the ground up, ensuring full compliance with labor laws, building a competent workforce, driving cultural integration, and navigating industrial relations with maturity and legal foresight.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Leadership:

- Design and execute HR strategy aligned with plant goals, regulatory requirements, and business objectives.

- Serve as a key member of the leadership team and provide direction on HR policies, people development, and compliance.

Compliance & Legal Governance:

- Ensure full adherence to Factories Act, Labor Laws, POSH, PF, ESIC, and all statutory regulations.

- Manage contract labor compliances, labour license, contractor audits, and documentation.

- Represent the company in labor court cases, legal disputes, and coordinate with legal counsel as needed.

Policy & SOP Development:

- Draft and implement plant-specific HR SOPs, employee handbooks, disciplinary procedures, and standing orders.

- Ensure documentation is inspection-ready for auditors, regulators, and statutory authorities (USFDA, WHO, MHRA, etc.).

Talent Acquisition & Capability Building:

- Lead end-to-end recruitment for a wide spectrum of roles including but not limited to production, quality control (QC), quality assurance (QA), regulatory affairs, engineering, maintenance, EHS (Environment, Health & Safety), warehousing, supply chain, purchase, HR & administration, accounts, IT support, and plant-level leadership positions.

- Oversee the hiring and compliance of contractual, seasonal, and third-party manpower as per operational demands.

- Establish onboarding programs, GMP/GLP training, skill gap analysis, and performance-based career planning.

Industrial Relations & Employee Discipline:

- Handle union negotiations, labor unrest, and employee grievances with maturity and strategic insight.

- Drive domestic inquiries, terminations, lay-offs, and disciplinary actions in compliance with legal frameworks.

New Unit HR Setup:

- Establish all HR processes, systems, and infrastructure for Unit-2: biometrics, ID cards, canteen, uniforms, shift planning, etc.

- Liaise with project, admin, and utility teams during the plant setup phase (including electrical and facility planning support).

Employee Engagement & Welfare:

- Implement engagement frameworks, communication plans, health & wellness initiatives, stress management sessions, and celebration events.

- Coordinate the Occupational Health Centre (OHC) setup and ensure safe working conditions.

Performance & Succession Management:

- Implement performance management systems (KPIs/KRAs), review cycles, and leadership development plans.

Candidate Profile:

- Minimum 15-25 years in HR in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

- MBA/PGDM in HR or equivalent.

Expertise:

- Deep knowledge of labour laws, Factory Act, IR, and compliance management.

- Proven track record in plant HR setup, legal case handling, and managing large-scale operations.

- Strong interpersonal skills to manage diverse workforces, contractors, and cross-functional coordination.

Preferred Attributes:

- Legal acumen, negotiation skills, and maturity in handling sensitive issues.

- Ability to lead HR in high-pressure, audit-intensive, and quality-controlled environments.

- Fluent in local language(s) and comfortable liaising with external agencies and government departments.