Head of Human Resources

About Gopin Semicon

Gopin Semicon is commissioning a next-generation solar cell manufacturing facility in Surat. We are building core plant and corporate functions from the ground up to deliver world-class quality, efficiency, and scale. Our mission is to accelerate India’s renewable manufacturing footprint while creating long-term value for employees, investors, and the communities we serve.

Why this role matters

As our first Head of HR, you will architect the people strategy for a greenfield, high-throughput operation. You will own the full employee life cycle—organization design, talent acquisition, performance and rewards, ER/IR, compliance, and capability building—so our lines ramp safely and reliably. In a cleanroom manufacturing context where throughput, yield, and safety are paramount, your work will shape the systems, culture, and leadership that power the plant.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement the people operating model:

  org structure across Plant HR, HRBP, TA, C&B, L&D, ER/IR, and HR Ops; phased headcount aligned to ramp plans.

• Lead end-to-end hiring for core manufacturing and corporate roles;

  build assessment standards, vendor strategy, campus and lateral pipelines; maintain a data-driven hiring funnel.

• Institutionalise performance and rewards:

  job architecture, bands, market-benchmarked compensation, variable pay; OKR/KRA cycles with governance and calibration.

• Ensure statutory and shop-floor compliance:

  Factories Act, CLRA, PF, ESIC, Gratuity, Maternity Benefit, Payment of Wages/Bonus, and POSH; audit-ready documentation and contractor compliance.

• Build HR operations and technology:

  select and implement HRMS/payroll, time & attendance, shift scheduling, leave; establish dashboards for hiring velocity, attrition, training, and compliance.

• Drive culture, safety, and capability:

  onboarding for cleanroom and EHS, skill-matrix mapping, technical and safety training in partnership with Operations/EHS; recognition programs tied to quality and productivity.
• Act as strategic adviser to CEO/COO/Plant Head on workforce planning, organisational health, and change management through commissioning, trials, and commercial run.
• Manage industrial relations proactively; maintain constructive engagement with authorities and local ecosystem.

What success looks like after 12 months

• Headcount ramp delivered to plan; median time-to-offer ≤ 30 days on priority roles.
• HRMS live across payroll, T&A, shifts, and leave; executive dashboards published monthly.
• Zero critical statutory or POSH non-compliances; contractor audits on a defined cadence.
• Skill-matrix baseline completed; ≥ 90% of targeted employees trained on safety modules.
• Stable ER/IR environment with defined grievance and disciplinary processes.

What we’re looking for

• 12–18 years of progressive HR experience with 5+ years in high-volume manufacturing.
• Proven leadership in greenfield/brownfield ramp-up environments.
• Strong ER/IR capability and contractor ecosystem management.
• Hands-on compliance expertise for factory operations and audits.
• Track record building in-house TA engines and managing external partners.
• HRMS/payroll implementation and analytics-driven decision-making.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication; ability to influence from shop floor to boardroom.
• Education: MBA/PGDM in HR (preferred).
• Languages: English required; Hindi/Gujarati preferred.
• Preference: Prior HR leadership in solar PV cell/module manufacturing; semiconductor/electronics cleanroom experience considered.

Location and relocation

On-site in Surat (base and corporate office). Relocation required; assistance provided. Work authorization in India is mandatory.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation with performance-linked variable; relocation support.
• Ownership of a “clean-sheet” HR roadmap with direct access to leadership.
• A mission-driven, safety-first culture focused on quality, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Health benefits and learning support.

Ready to build the people engine of a next-gen solar cell manufacturer?

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Gopin Semicon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants based on qualifications and business need.