Sr. General Manager - Human Resources

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Plant Head and leadership team, enabling workforce effectiveness and organizational agility.
• Translate corporate and global HR strategies into site-level initiatives tailored for SEZ operations.
• Lead culture transformation, change management, and digital HR adoption to build a future-ready workforce.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Drive end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning.
• Ensure alignment of workforce strategies with production demands, growth plans, and SEZ operational requirements.
• Develop critical talent pipelines, strengthen succession planning, and manage retention effectively.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Build and maintain positive industrial relations, proactively managing grievances and fostering trust.
• Ensure 100% compliance with SEZ-specific regulations, labor laws, and statutory requirements.
• Represent the organization with government authorities, regulatory bodies, and SEZ officials during audits and inspections.

Performance Management & Capability Development

• Implement performance management processes that drive accountability and growth.
• Identify skill gaps and lead learning & development programs that build technical and leadership capabilities.
• Support continuous improvement through coaching, mentoring, and structured development interventions.

Employee Engagement & Culture Building

• Design and deliver engagement initiatives that enhance morale, inclusivity, and productivity.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices aligned with global frameworks.
• Lead site-level communication forums, employee welfare programs, and CSR activities.

HR Operations & Analytics

• Oversee HR systems (HRMIS, attendance, payroll coordination) ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Provide data-driven insights through HR dashboards, KPIs, and analytics to support decision-making.
• Manage disciplinary actions, exits, and HR audits with fairness, transparency, and governance.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership presence and ability to influence stakeholders across levels.
• Expertise in industrial relations, SEZ compliance, and labor law.
• Strategic mindset with operational execution excellence.
• Skilled in conflict resolution, crisis management, and workforce engagement.
• Experience with HR digital tools and ERP systems (SAP SuccessFactors preferred).

Educational Qualifications

• MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or equivalent from a reputed institute.
• Certifications in labor law, SEZ compliance, organizational development, or change management preferred.

Preferred Background

• 15+ years of HR experience with at least 78 years in senior plant/site HR leadership roles.
• Exposure to

  pharmaceutical or highly regulated manufacturing industries

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• Proven track record of managing HR in unionized and multi-shift environments.
• Experience working within

  global HR frameworks and matrix organizations

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