Senior Manager/ General Manager Human Resources (PSS08017)

About the Company

The organization operates across APIs, Formulations, and Pre-Clinical Research. As part of a larger group while maintaining independent operations, the company continues to strengthen its position in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector through innovation, scale, and operational excellence.

Position Overview

The Head – Human Resources (Sr. Manager / GM HR) will lead the end-to-end HR function across corporate, manufacturing, and R&D operations. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role drives strategic HR transformation, industrial relations, and post-acquisition integration to align people, culture, and business performance across a multi-location organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall HR strategy, operations, and people agenda across corporate, manufacturing, and R&D sites.
• Manage industrial relations, union negotiations, settlements, and labour law compliance across unionized environments.
• Drive HR integration, policy harmonization, and organizational alignment following the acquisition.
• Oversee HR operations, payroll, compliance, and HRMS/SAP systems to ensure process efficiency and automation.
• Partner with business leaders on talent management, succession planning, and performance management initiatives.
• Enhance employee engagement and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop a multi-location HR team of 15–16 professionals, ensuring capability building and leadership development.
• Implement HR transformation and change management programs to support business growth and integration.
• Ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements across all sites.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align HR policies with strategic business objectives.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Education: MBA / PG in HR, Personnel Management, or Industrial Relations.
• Experience: 15–20 years of HR leadership experience within Pharma, Manufacturing, Chemicals, or Process Industries.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead HR across multiple manufacturing locations and manage a team of 15–16 professionals.
• Technical Expertise: Strong exposure to SAP/HRMS, HR automation systems, and process optimization.
• Soft Skills: Strategic, hands-on, and adept at managing complex industrial relations and integration initiatives.

Why Consider this Opportunity?

• Lead the complete HR function for a diversified, multi-site pharmaceutical organization.
• Drive strategic transformation and post-acquisition integration at a pivotal growth stage.
• Shape industrial relations and workforce strategy across manufacturing and R&D operations.
• Collaborate directly with the CEO and senior leadership on business-critical initiatives.
• Influence organizational culture, policy, and performance in a high-impact leadership role.

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