Human Resources Manager

Chemill Pharma Ltd.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemill Pharma Ltd. is looking for an experienced HR Manager to develop and implement HR strategies that support business growth and enhance organizational effectiveness. You will oversee recruitment, employee relations, and performance management initiatives.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's in Human Resources and 6–10 years of HR management experience, particularly in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sectors. Strong knowledge of Indian labor laws is essential.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience managing HR operations in pharmaceuticals or healthcare preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Indian labor laws and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for all functions.
• Develop recruitment strategies to attract high-quality talent.
• Monitor hiring metrics including time-to-fill and cost-per-hire.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations.
• Conduct employee engagement initiatives and surveys.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Recruitment and talent management

Performance management

HR analytics and reporting

Conflict resolution

Confidentiality and integrity

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

MBA/PGDM in Human Resources preferred

Tools

AI tools for HR purposes

HR systems

Job description

The HR Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing HR strategies, policies, and processes that support business growth and organizational effectiveness. The role will oversee talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, learning & development, compensation and benefits, compliance, and employee engagement across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for all functions and levels.
• Partner with department heads to identify manpower requirements and succession plans.
• Develop recruitment strategies to attract high-quality talent.
• Monitor hiring metrics including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and quality of hire.
• Manage onboarding and probation review processes.
• Drive the annual performance appraisal process.
• Support managers in setting KPIs and performance objectives.
• Monitor performance review completion and calibration.
• Develop performance improvement plans where required.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters.
• Foster a positive and productive workplace culture.
• Conduct employee engagement initiatives and surveys.
• Manage employee grievances and disciplinary matters in accordance with company policies.
• Identify training and development needs across departments.
• Coordinate internal and external training programs.
• Develop leadership and succession planning initiatives.
• Monitor training effectiveness and employee development plans.
• Support salary benchmarking and annual compensation reviews.
• Administer employee benefits and insurance programs.
• Ensure payroll inputs are accurate and submitted on time.
• Recommend competitive reward and recognition programs.
• Maintain HR policies, employee records.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Indian labor laws and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate audits and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Manage employment contracts, confirmations, transfers, and separations.
• Prepare monthly HR dashboards and reports.
• Monitor key HR metrics including:
• Headcount
• Attrition
• Employee retention
• Recruitment status
• Training completion
• Diversity metrics
• Provide recommendations based on HR data and trends.

Qualification and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• MBA/PGDM in Human Resources preferred.
• 6–10 years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience managing HR operations in a pharmaceutical, healthcare, trading, or distribution environment is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Indian labor laws and HR best practices.
• Knowledge and efficiency in use of AI tools for HR purpose

Skills and Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Recruitment and talent management expertise.
• Performance management and employee development.
• HR analytics and reporting.
• Conflict resolution and employee relations.
• High level of confidentiality and integrity.
• Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems.

Key Success Factors

• Ability to build a high-performing workforce.
• Strong business partnering capability.
• Proactive problem-solving and decision-making.
• Ability to support organizational growth and change initiatives.