Senior Manager - Human Resource

Position Title Designation / Grade Location Reporting to

Corporate HR Business Partner Senior Manager / Chief Manager Chandigarh Senior Vice President - People & Culture

Job Description:

The position serves the purpose of a centralised think tank for P&C function at the corporate office. This position involves being the HR business partner to the corporate functions (for entire ELC), incorporating constant reviews of the HR policies in line with market & industry, Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, L&OD and Talent Management for the entire organisation. The focus of the position would be to incorporate market best practices in P&C to have an engaged workforce and plays a crucial role in driving organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, talent management, and culture development within the company.

Responsibilities:

1. Strategic HR Planning:

- Collaborate with senior management to develop HR strategies aligned with organizational goals and objectives.

- People cost analysis and manpower budgeting

- Analyze workforce trends, metrics, and data to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans.

2. Talent Acquisition and Management:

- Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop recruitment strategies.

- Oversee the recruitment process, from job postings to onboarding, ensuring a positive candidate experience.

- Develop and implement retention strategies to attract and retain top talent.

3. Performance Management & Employee Engagement:

- Support the performance management process, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and career development planning.

- Develop IDPs.

- Provide coaching and feedback to managers and employees to enhance performance and productivity.

- Employee Engagement surveys and action planning for all sites as well as driving GPTW & other relevant HR certifications in the pharma industry.

4. Learning and Development:

- Identify training and development needs based on business objectives and employee feedback.

- Collaborate with Learning and Development teams to design and deliver training programs that enhance skills and capabilities.

5. HR Operations and business partnering:

- Responsible for HR operations, including payroll, benefits administration, and HRIS management for the employees of the corporate functions.

- Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and company policies, conducting audits and implementing corrective actions as needed.

6. Change Management and Organizational Development:

- Support organizational change initiatives and change management processes.

- Facilitate organizational development efforts to enhance culture, teamwork, and employee engagement.

7. Employee Relations:

- Act as a trusted advisor and handle employee relations issues, investigations, and conflict resolution.

- Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies, providing guidance to managers and employees as needed.

Qualifications:

- Master's degree in Human Resources Management, PM&IR, PGDBM in Human Resources.

- 7-10 years of experience in Human Resources / People & Culture function out of which at least 3 years should be in corporate HR.

- Strong exposure to incorporating HR policies, market benchmarking and Learning & Organisational Strategy

- Strong understanding of Total Rewards and Compensation & Benefits schemes available in the industry.

- Excellent analytical, communication (verbal & written), and stakeholder engagement skills.

- Ability to work with collaboration and effectiveness in a cross-functional team environment and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization.