For 115 years, L'Oral, the world's leading beauty player, has devoted itself to one thing only: fulfilling the beauty aspirations of consumers around the world. Our purpose, to create the beauty that moves the world, defines our approach to beauty as essential, inclusive, ethical, generous and committed to social and environmental sustainability. With our broad portfolio of 37 international brands and ambitious sustainability commitments in our L'Oral for the Future programme, we offer each and every person around the world the best in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility, while celebrating beauty in its infinite plurality.

With more than 90,000 committed employees, a balanced geographical footprint and sales across all distribution networks (ecommerce, mass market, department stores, pharmacies, perfumeries, hair salons, branded and travel retail), in 2024 the Group generated sales amounting to 43.48 billion euros. With 21 research centers across 13 countries around the world and a dedicated Research and Innovation team of over 4,000 scientists and 8,000 Digital talents, L'Oral is focused on inventing the future of beauty and becoming a Beauty Tech powerhouse.

Present in India since 1994, L'Oral India is a 100% subsidiary of L'Oral S.A. Today, L'Oral India is present on all distribution channels with 26 brands, available in consumer channels (L'Oral Paris, Garnier, Maybelline New York, NYX Professional Makeup); in hair and beauty salons (L'Oral Professionnel, Matrix, Krastase, Redken); in selective distribution (Kiehl's, Lancme, Yves Saint Laurent), CeraVe in pharmacies and drugstores, and perfumes and make-up sold through L'Oral International Distribution (Armani, Prada, Valentino, Ralph Lauren, Diesel, Victor & Rolf, Mugler, Azzaro, Maison Margiela, Cacharel, Guy Laroche, Urban Decay, Paloma Picasso, Youth To The People).

L'Oral India employs more than 1,800 people in its offices in Mumbai, four regional offices, two production plants in Chakan (Maharashtra) and Baddi (Himachal Pradesh), and Research and Innovation centers in Mumbai (Maharashtra) and Bengaluru (Karnataka).

In India, L'Oral's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives are built around three pillars: empowerment, environment and education. Our efforts are aimed at improving the condition of marginalized communities, empowering women, and fostering sustainable development. In addition to the group's CSR commitments, L'Oral's brands (L'Oral Paris, Garnier, Maybelline New York, Krastase, Matrix, L'Oral Professionnel) are also leading community impact initiatives in India.

Would you like to be a part of the adventure?

We have an exciting opportunity in the Operations Division for the role of Manager/Sr. Manager Human Resource, based at Pune Plant. You come with a relevant experience of 4 to 7 years. This is a Key and strategic role and will be responsible for end-to-end HR Generalist operations of the Pune manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities:

- Attract, select and identify talent, and direct career management and succession plans alongside the HR Head in order to develop the motivation and commitment of talent, to reinforce retention and to ensure optimization of skills within the Group.

- Implement the Performance Appraisal process and individual payroll revisions alongside the HR Head, in particular through verifying the pay scale of each associate, analyzing differences when compared with the market and discussing pay decisions with managers and associates.

- Create conditions for a high-quality social environment, in particular alongside social partners, and strengthen the quality of life in the workplace.

- Consolidate and analyze HR key performance indicators (KPIs) and annual reports for his/her area of activity, according to defined objectives.

- Strengthen and promote L'Oral's image, as well as its diversity, by ensuring respect for the Group's values and code of ethics.

- Planning & conducting employee engagements & development programs; ensuring prompt resolution of employee grievances & maintaining cordial employee relations

- Ensuring healthy employee relations & communications programs to resolve previous labour and management issues and restoring the credibility and employee-centric focus of the HR organization

- Partnering with senior management to develop & implement strategies for employee engagement and mobilize talent

- Driving projects, policies, practices & thereby contributing to employee welfare & organization's business performance

- Developing IR policies & industrial discipline; narrowing down the gap between management & employees.

- Ensuring 100% Legal compliance.

- Participating in annual budget exercise & assisting in finalizing HR budget of business unit

Professional and Technical Competencies:

- Champions HR tools and deliver HR Fundamentals

- PEOPLE CHAMPION - Build diverse team of champions

- Anticipates Talent Pipeline

- Drives Individual and Collective Performance

- Creates Continuous Employee Proximity

- Anticipate and facilitate change

- Shares L'Oral Culture

- Enhances Collective Engagement

- Transforms business challenges into HR Strategy

Key Deliverables:

Talent Acquisition:

- Plan and execute the Plant Strategic Hiring requirements in line with Plant Budget HC including Third Party Vendors.

- Connecting with Campus for GET & Interns

- Responsible for Onboarding and orientation of all the new joiners Talent Engagement:

- Drive employee engagement programs through proactive and structured interventions

- Handle grievances and concerns with empathy and bring them to closure

- Keeps a proactive check on the general employee well-being engagement levels and intervene actively when necessary Performance Management:

- Partner with the line managers to address performance gaps and facilitates discussions/processes to assess appropriate action

- Guide Line Managers on all aspects of performance management including feedback and performance coaching

Legal/Process Compliance:

- 100% statutory Compliance

- Ensuring Monthly HR MIS & Reporting.

- Managing HR expense and administration

- Driving HR EHS, initiatives

- Corporate Social Responsibility: To Co-ordinate various activities under CSR project

- Managing HR audits & System compliance

- Networking with Country/Zone HR teams to drive HR agendas in the plant.

Professional Competencies:

- Ability to manage diverse stakeholders

- Strong Business Communication skills with the ability to influence and convince stakeholders by objectively presenting challenging views

- Proficient in handling employee issues with sensitivity, objectivity and empathy

- Team Player with the ability to network collaborate with diverse teams across locations

Key Relationships:

- Reports to: HR Head

- Internal Stakeholders - Pune and Baddi Plant team, Subcon, R&I, supply chain, Country HR team, Global and Zone HR teams

- External Stakeholders - Suppliers, Vendors, Govt Agencies, Contractors, External agencies and consultants.

Education: MBA /PGDM in Human Resources from a reputed Tier 1/2 Institute

L'Oral is committed to building a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. L'Oral closely prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

While applying, please note the below pointers :

- Immediate Joiners preferred

- Managed Blue and white collar resources

- Factory Experience / stint mandatory

- Location : Pune Factory - Chakan