Senior Human Resource Manager

Designation:

Position Overview

HR Lead (Senior Manager)

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic HR Leadership

• Lead and manage the HR & Admin function for the

  Baska campus (Manufacturing & R&D)

  .
• Partner with Site Head and Group HR Head to align people strategy with business objectives, especially in light of upcoming

  capacity expansions (General Injectable, OSD, R&D – FML)

  .
• Build and drive workforce planning aligned with business growth and regulatory requirements.

2. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Management

• Manage

  end-to-end recruitment & onboarding

  for all levels at the Baska campus, ensuring timely and quality closures.
• Oversee

  contract labour management

  (approx. 600+ workforce) with strict adherence to statutory compliance (CLRA, BOCW, etc.).
• Implement manpower planning models to optimize productivity and resource utilization.

3. Employee Relations & Engagement

• Act as the

  first point of HR leadership

  for employees and managers at site.
• Build a culture of

  employee connect, transparency, and trust

  through regular interactions, open forums, and engagement programs.
• Proactively address employee grievances and maintain harmonious

  industrial relations

  .

4. Performance & Capability Development

• Drive

  performance management processes (KRA/KPI framework)

  at site level in alignment with Group HR strategy.
• Partner with L&D CoE to roll out training and capability-building programs for plant & R&D employees.
• Support succession planning and talent pipeline building for critical roles.

5. Compensation & Benefits (Site Role)

• Ensure accurate and timely

  payroll, leave management, and statutory compliance

  for both permanent and contractual workforce.
• Support Group HR Head in

  compensation & benefits initiatives

  and policy implementation at site.

6. Compliance & Audit Readiness

• Ensure adherence to

  Factories Act, Labour Laws, ESI, PF, Gratuity, Bonus, CLRA, and other statutory requirements

  .
• Support

  regulatory inspections (USFDA, MHRA, WHO, EU, GPCB, DISH, PESO, etc.)

  by ensuring compliance of EHS and HR-related statutory requirements.
• Maintain documentation and coordinate with government authorities and external agencies for licenses, approvals, and audits.

7. Administration & General Management

• Manage

  employee services

  at the campus: canteen, transport, security, housekeeping, guest house, welfare facilities.
• Drive cost optimization and efficiency improvements in Admin functions.

8. Culture & Values

• Promote the

  “Humesha Responsible” culture

  , embedding organizational values across the workforce.
• Act as a role model and mentor for the HR & Admin team (~3–4 direct reports + extended team).
• Champion diversity, inclusion, and ethical practices at site.

Candidate Profile

• Education:

  MBA/PGDM in HR / HRM / IR from reputed institute.

• Experience:

  10+ years, with strong

  pharma/regulated industry

  exposure.

• Must-have skills:

• Hands-on

  plant HR & IR management

  (including union handling).

• USFDA & global regulatory audit exposure

  (HR & EHS compliance readiness).

• Contract labour management

  at scale.
• Proficiency in

  HRMS, payroll systems, and compliance management tools

  .

• Soft Skills:

  Strong leadership, interpersonal influence, decision-making, crisis handling, collaboration with cross-functional teams.