Sr. HR Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION – Sr. HR Manager / HR Head (Pharma API Manufacturing)

Industry: Pharma API Manufacturing
Location: Ankleshwar GIDC, Bharuch, Gujarat
Department: Human Resources (HR)
Experience: 10–15+ Years (Mandatory in Pharma API Manufacturing Only)
Education: MBA (HR) / PGDM (HR) / Graduate with HR specialization
Gender: Male (Preferred – plant/field coordination)
Age Range: 35–50 Years
Salary Range: ₹12 LPA – ₹20 LPA (Depending on experience & HR leadership capability)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Sr. HR Manager / HR Head to lead and manage the entire HR function for a Pharma API Manufacturing Plant. The candidate must have strong exposure to HR operations in Pharma API industry, including recruitment, payroll, compliance, ERP/CRM systems, documentation, training, export-account related HR coordination, and labor law adherence.

The role involves strategic HR leadership, managing employee lifecycle, ensuring smooth HR operations, supporting production, domestic, and export business needs, and maintaining a motivated and compliant workforce.

Key Responsibilities1. HR Operations & Policy Implementation

• Lead end-to-end HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, leave management, attendance, and exit formalities.
• Implement HR policies, SOPs, and guidelines aligned with company goals.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, statutory requirements, and HR audits.

2. Recruitment & Talent Management

• Manage recruitment for all levels: Production, QA, QC, Accounts, Sales, and Export Teams.
• Plan and execute recruitment drives for domestic and export-related positions.
• Identify and retain talent in Pharma API manufacturing.
• Implement performance appraisal systems, career planning, and succession planning.

3. Training & Development

• Plan and implement training programs for plant operations, safety, GMP, and compliance.
• Ensure skill development programs to improve productivity and quality standards.
• Conduct induction, refresher, and leadership development programs.

4. Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain HR documentation: employee records, contracts, SOPs, statutory registers.
• Ensure GMP-related HR documentation compliance for audits.
• Support export/merchant exporter documentation related to workforce (if needed).
• Maintain HR data and reports using ERP/CRM systems.

5. ERP / CRM Pharma Software Usage

• Use ERP/CRM for employee management, payroll, attendance, recruitment tracking, and HR reporting.
• Maintain accurate data for audits and management reporting.

6. Payroll & Compensation Management

• Manage payroll processing, salary disbursement, statutory deductions (PF, ESI, TDS).
• Design compensation structures and incentive schemes aligned with plant productivity & export operations.
• Ensure timely compliance with statutory filings and audits.

7. Employee Relations & Workforce Management

• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Foster a culture of engagement, teamwork, and compliance.
• Ensure smooth HR operations across Production, QA, QC, Accounts, Sales & Export teams.

8. Export & Domestic Business HR Support

• Support HR requirements related to export operations (shift planning, manpower allocation, compliance with shipping schedules).
• Coordinate with Production, QA, QC, Accounts, and Export teams to ensure workforce readiness for domestic and international orders.

9. Audit & Reporting

• Prepare HR reports for internal, statutory, and regulatory audits.
• Support production and export audits with HR documentation.
• Maintain MIS reports, headcount reports, attrition analysis, and HR KPIs.

Required SkillsTechnical Skills

• Strong knowledge of HR policies, labor laws, statutory compliance (PF, ESI, Bonus, Gratuity, TDS).
• Experience in Pharma API Manufacturing plant HR operations (Domestic + Export).
• Knowledge of ERP/CRM systems for HR processes.
• Understanding of documentation required for audits and merchant exporter operations.
• Payroll & compensation management experience.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and employee engagement skills.
• Problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making ability.
• Ability to work under pressure and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Experience Required

• 10–15+ years in HR in Pharma API manufacturing environment.
• Experience in managing HR for Production, QA, QC, Sales, Export Accounts.
• Experience in employee lifecycle management, payroll, ERP/CRM systems, statutory compliance, and business development HR support.

Salary Range

• ₹12,00,000 – ₹20,00,000 per annum (Based on experience, plant size, and HR responsibilities)

Additional Benefits:

• PF / ESIC / Gratuity
• Performance incentives
• Canteen / Transport (if applicable)
• Health & Safety benefits

Reporting To

• Managing Director / CEO

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹75,000.00 - ₹150,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Internet reimbursement
• Leave encashment
• Life insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person