Hybrid Plant HR & Admin Head (Dadra, IN) na Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

Job Title:

Plant HR & Admin Head

Business Unit:

Global Human Resources

Manager Title:

Cluster HR Head

Function:

Human Resources

Reportees:

4-5 Direct (1-2 Indirect)

Sub-Function:

Plant HR

Grade

G8

Location:

Dadra

Key Responsibilities

Position Summary –

To lead the HR and Administration functions at the manufacturing plant, ensuring effective people management, compliance and administration excellence in alignment with Sun’s culture, HR policies and business goals.

• Lead end-to-end HR management at the plant including manpower planning, recruitment, onboarding, performance management and employee engagement.
• Provide HR insights (data analytics) and recommendations to influence business decisions, ensuring alignment with overall company strategy
• Drive industrial relations, maintain harmonious relations with operator and handle disciplinary matters as per labour law
• Implement and monitor central Manufacturing Talent priorities along with corporate HR team e.g., Site Talent Health Scorecard, Succession Planning, Internal talent mobility programs, performance management cycle
• Partner with Plant leadership to support strategic business needs through talent management and productivity analysis
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements under various regulatory guidelines e.g., cGMP, safety to ensure proactive audit preparation from HR perspective
• Facilitate training & development to instill multi-skilling along with Technical Training and Quality teams
• Oversee payroll inputs, attendance management and HRMS accuracy
• Conduct employee engagement, wellness interventions throughout the year
• Manage employee grievances, resolve conflict and partner with central investigation teams for code of conduct or POSH investigations if any. Co-create a plan to drive awareness programs
• Supervise general administration including security, transport, canteen, housekeeping, guest house and facility management
• Ensure infrastructure readiness support for audits and inspection (GMP, USFDA, MHRA)
• Lead emergency preparedness and safety-related administration protocols.
• Maintain vendor relationship for admin services and ensure cost effective operations
• Manage budgeting and cost controls for administrative support

Travel Estimate

Job Scope

Internal Interactions (within the organization)

Plant Head, Site Quality Head, Block and production Heads, EHS Head, Compliance & Audit Lead, Corporate HR team members, Finance & Supply Chain Heads

External Interactions (outside the organization)

Government and regulatory authorities, Labour Office, Contractors, Admin vendors

Geographical Scope

India

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification

Masters in HR / Business

Skills

Behavioral skills:

• Strong knowledge of labour laws and HR best practices for a manufacturing site
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate business goals into HR strategies
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to manage crisis, conflict & change effectively

Functional skills:

• In-depth knowledge of HR practices, policies, and regulations
• Experience with talent acquisition, workforce planning, and employee engagement strategies
• Proficiency in HR management systems (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret HR data and metrics
• Experience in leading HR initiatives in a complex, matrixed environment

Experience

Tenure: 14+ years of experience