Head Human Resources PSS08098

Personnel Search Services Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Personnel Search Services Group is seeking a seasoned HR leader to head the HR function in Mumbai, reporting to the MD and promoters. The role spans corporate, sales and manufacturing HR, focusing on talent, organisation effectiveness and workforce capability.

You will drive HR systems, culture, performance management and labour compliance, partnering with senior leadership to build a high‑performing organisation across pharma, healthcare and manufacturing sectors.

Qualifications

• MBA/PGDM in HR preferred.
• 15–20+ years HR experience in pharma/healthcare/manufacturing.
• Experience leading HR across Sales, Plant and R&D.
• Strong communication, leadership and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end HR function and advise senior leadership.
• Drive talent acquisition, succession planning and leadership development.
• Strengthen performance management, rewards and employee engagement.
• Partner with Sales, Manufacturing and Corporate functions on workforce priorities.
• Oversee HR policies, processes, HRMS and analytics.
• Manage employee relations, IR, labour compliance and governance.
• Manage relations, union matters, LTS and labour compliance across manufacturing operations.
• Drive organisation development, culture and change management initiatives.
• Build a high-performance, talent-driven organisation.

Skills

HR leadership

Talent management

People strategy

Communication

Business acumen

Education

MBA/PGDM in HR

Tools

HRMS

Job description

Job Description

Location: Mumbai (Worli-Prabhadevi)

Reporting to: Director/ Promoter

About The Company

A well-established, promoter-led Indian pharmaceutical company with a strong portfolio of branded formulations, an extensive domestic presence and growing international operations.

Job Purpose

To lead the organisation’s HR function, partnering with the MD, Promoters and senior leadership to drive talent, organisation effectiveness and people strategy. The role will strengthen HR systems, culture and workforce capabilities across corporate, sales and manufacturing operations while supporting sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end HR function and advise the MD, Promoters and leadership team.
• Drive talent acquisition, succession planning and leadership development.
• Strengthen performance management, rewards and employee engagement.
• Partner with Sales, Manufacturing and Corporate functions on workforce and people priorities.
• Oversee HR policies, processes, HRMS and people analytics.
• Manage employee relations, IR, labour compliance and workforce governance.
• Manage employee relations, union matters, LTS, IR and labour compliance across manufacturing operations.
• Drive organisation development, culture and change management initiatives.
• Build a high-performance, talent-driven and future‑ready organisation.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Education: MBA/PGDM in HR (preferred).
• Experience: 15-20+ years in HR within Pharma, Healthcare, or Manufacturing sectors.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead HR functions across multiple business units including Sales, Plant, and R&D teams.
• Technical Expertise: Strong experience in Sales HR and plant/R&D HR functions.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication, leadership capability, and business acumen.

Key Competencies

• MBA / PGDM in HR / Personnel Management from a reputed institution.
• 18-25 years of HR experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry.
• Proven experience across corporate, sales/field-force and manufacturing HR.
• Strong exposure to IR, union matters, LTS and labour compliance.
• Experience partnering with Promoters, MDs and senior leadership in a business-facing HR role.
• Strong expertise in talent, PMS, C&B, organisation development and HR transformation.