HR Head - Plant (Pharma Manufacturing )

Job Description: HR Head- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plant
Position: HR Head
Location: Ranjangaon, near Pune
Reporting To: CHRO (solid line) / Plant Head (dotted line)
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Experience: 15+ years in HR leadership roles, preferably in pharmaceutical or manufacturing industries

Role Summary:
The HR Head will lead the HR function at the pharmaceutical manufacturing plant, ensuring a high-performance, compliant, and people-centric workplace. This role focuses on talent management, industrial relations, DEI, employee well-being, and data-driven HR decisions to foster an inclusive and productive workforce. Incumbent need to work very closely with Corporate HR and COEs teams. He/she must be technology oriented and good in people analytics and is able to do predictive and prescriptive analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

1. HR Strategy & Leadership

• Align HR strategies with business objectives to enhance productivity and workforce effectiveness.
• Implement HR policies and initiatives focused on inclusivity, safety, and compliance.
• Use people analytics to drive workforce planning, performance management, and engagement strategies.

2. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

• Develop and promote inclusive hiring practices to ensure workforce diversity.
• Implement anti-discrimination policies and drive awareness on DEI through training and sensitization programs.
• Foster a culture of equity, ensuring fair growth opportunities for all employees.
• Monitor diversity metrics and make data-driven decisions to enhance inclusivity.

3. Employee Well-being & Workplace Culture

• Design and implement employee well-being programs focusing on mental health, stress management, and work-life balance.
• Partner with EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) teams to ensure a safe and supportive workplace.
• Conduct regular employee feedback surveys and implement improvements based on insights.
• Promote employee assistance programs (EAPs), health initiatives, and wellness workshops.

4. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Oversee end-to-end talent acquisition with a focus on diverse hiring.
• Use predictive analytics to anticipate hiring needs and workforce trends.
• Implement competency-based recruitment and internal mobility programs.

5. Industrial Relations & Compliance

• Maintain strong relationships with labor unions and ensure industrial harmony.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and other industry regulations.
• Address workplace grievances fairly and transparently.

6. Learning & Development

• Develop training programs that support DEI, leadership, and skill enhancement.
• Implement personalized learning paths based on skills gap analysis.
• Use HR analytics to measure the impact of training programs.

7. People Analytics & HR Technology

• Leverage HR technology and data analytics for workforce planning and decision-making.
• Track key HR metrics such as employee engagement, turnover, DEI representation, and productivity.
• Use predictive analytics to identify trends and improve HR strategies.

8. Performance Management & Employee Engagement

• Implement data-driven performance management systems to ensure accountability.
• Conduct regular pulse surveys to gauge employee satisfaction and drive engagement initiatives.
• Recognize and reward employees through structured appreciation programs.

Qualifications & Experience:

• MBA / Master's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of HR leadership experience in pharmaceutical or manufacturing industries.
• Strong expertise in DEI, employee well-being, industrial relations, and people analytics.
• Familiarity with HR technology platforms and data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills