Lead - Plant HR - Pharma Manufacturing

Role Overview:

To lead the complete HR function of the pharmaceutical manufacturing plant and ensure effective manpower planning, employee engagement, industrial relations, statutory compliance and HR operations while supporting a strong WHO-GMP, quality and compliance culture.

Candidate Profile:

- Lead overall HR operations and provide HR support to Plant Management and all functional departments.

- Develop and execute manpower plans for Production, QA, QC, Engineering, Warehouse and support functions.

- Manage recruitment, onboarding, manpower deployment, performance management, promotions and employee development.

- Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, statutory requirements and company HR policies.

- Manage Industrial Relations, employee grievances, disciplinary matters and workforce engagement.

- Manage permanent and contract manpower and ensure contractor statutory compliance.

- Ensure effective GMP induction, employee training, competency development and training documentation in coordination with QA and functional heads.

- Maintain HR records, attendance, leave, payroll inputs, HRMS and employee documentation.

- Support WHO-GMP, customer and regulatory audits by ensuring HR policies, personnel records, job descriptions, training and competency records are audit-ready.

- Drive employee engagement, retention, welfare and productivity initiatives.

- Monitor HR KPIs including manpower, attrition, absenteeism, overtime, recruitment, training and employee productivity.

- Coordinate with Plant Head, QA, Production, EHS, Finance and other departments for effective plant operations.

- Promote a culture of GMP compliance, discipline, safety, quality and continuous improvement.