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Job Title: HR Lead / HRBPLocation: Lower Parel, MumbaiIndustry: PharmaceuticalsExperience: 14–15 yearsRole OverviewThis role will serve as a strategic and operational HR partner to business leadership, with strong ownership across performance management, payroll, statutory compliance, factory HR operations, and capability development. The incumbent will be responsible for driving HR processes that are compliant, efficient, and aligned with business growth objectives, particularly within a manufacturing-driven pharma environment.Key Responsibilities1. Performance ManagementLead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Performance Management System (PMS)Drive goal-setting, mid-year reviews, and annual appraisal cycles across corporate and plant teamsPartner with leadership to ensure performance differentiation, succession planning, and high-potential identificationEnable managers to have effective performance and feedback conversations2. Payroll & CompensationOversee end-to-end payroll processing ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and confidentialityEnsure statutory compliance related to payroll (PF, ESIC, PT, gratuity, bonus, etc.)Manage salary structures, benchmarking, and compensation revisionsCoordinate with finance for audits and reporting requirements3. Statutory Compliance & GovernanceEnsure adherence to all applicable labour laws, especially those relevant to manufacturing unitsManage inspections, audits, and compliance documentation (Factories Act, Shops & Establishment, etc.)Liaise with external authorities, consultants, and legal advisors as requiredMaintain and update HR policies in line with regulatory changes4. Factory / Plant HR ManagementAct as the primary HR interface for plant operationsHandle workforce planning, attendance, shift management, and disciplineManage industrial relations (IR), union interactions (if applicable), and grievance handlingDrive employee engagement initiatives at plant level to ensure productivity and retention5. Learning & DevelopmentIdentify training needs across functions and levelsDesign and implement L&D interventions aligned with business prioritiesFacilitate leadership development, behavioural training, and compliance training programsTrack effectiveness of training initiatives through measurable outcomes6. HR Business PartneringPartner with business heads to align HR strategy with business goalsSupport organizational design, manpower planning, and talent managementDrive employee engagement, culture initiatives, and retention strategiesProvide data-driven insights through HR metrics and dashboardsKey Requirements14–15 years of progressive HR experience, preferably within pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, or regulated industriesStrong exposure to plant HR and labour law compliance is essentialProven experience managing PMS, payroll, and statutory compliance independentlyDemonstrated ability to handle IR/ER scenarios and factory workforce dynamicsExposure to L&D frameworks and leadership development initiativesStrong stakeholder management and influencing skillsHigh level of integrity, discretion, and execution rigorPreferred QualificationsMBA / PGDM in Human Resources or equivalentExperience working with mid-sized or growing organizationsFamiliarity with HRMS systems and digital HR tools