Human Resource Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the company's business objectives.
• Prepare annual HR plans, manpower budgets, and organizational manpower requirements.
• Advise management on HR-related matters, organizational structure, and people strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement in HR processes and systems.

2. Talent Acquisition

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for corporate and senior-level positions.
• Develop effective recruitment channels and maintain a strong talent pipeline.
• Coordinate with business/function heads for manpower requirements and selection.
• Ensure timely onboarding and smooth induction of new employees.

3. Performance Management

• Manage the annual performance appraisal and review process.
• Coordinate goal setting, KRAs/KPIs, performance reviews, and increments.
• Support managers in performance evaluation and improvement plans.
• Develop systems for identifying and retaining high-performing employees.

4. HR Policies & Processes

• Develop, review, and implement HR policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Standardize HR processes across departments and locations.
• Ensure effective implementation of company policies.
• Maintain employee handbook and HR documentation.

5. Employee Engagement & Employee Relations

• Develop and implement employee engagement initiatives.
• Promote a positive and professional workplace culture.
• Handle employee grievances and resolve workplace issues effectively.
• Conduct employee feedback/satisfaction surveys and recommend improvement measures.
• Support management in employee retention initiatives.

6. Learning & Development

• Identify organizational and individual training needs.
• Prepare and monitor the annual Learning & Development plan.
• Coordinate leadership development, functional, behavioural, and compliance-related training.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and maintain training records.

7. HR MIS & Management Reporting

• Prepare regular HR dashboards and MIS for senior management.
• Monitor headcount, attrition, recruitment status, absenteeism, training, and performance data.
• Analyse HR trends and provide actionable insights to management.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.

8. Compensation & Benefits

• Coordinate salary benchmarking and compensation reviews.
• Support annual increment and promotion processes.
• Review employee benefits and welfare programs.
• Coordinate with payroll/accounts teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.

9. Compliance & Governance

• Ensure corporate HR practices comply with applicable labour laws and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with external consultants and relevant departments for statutory compliance.
• Support internal and external HR audits.
• Maintain appropriate HR records and documentation.

10. Organizational Development

• Support organizational restructuring and change-management initiatives.
• Develop succession planning and talent management processes.
• Identify critical positions and develop talent pipelines.
• Promote leadership development and a performance-driven culture.

Required Qualification

• MBA/PGDM in Human Resources / Personnel Management or equivalent.
• Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.

Experience

• 6-12 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, FMCG, or manufacturing sector.
• Experience in Corporate HR / Head Office HR is strongly preferred.
• Candidates with experience in handling multiple locations/business functions will be preferred.