Plant Human Resources Manager

Job title Plant HR Manager Company Rapross Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. Workplace type On-site Job location Rai, Sonipat, Haryana, India Job type Full-time Seniority level Mid-Senior level Job function Human Resources Industry Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Job description Plant HR Manager Rapross Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. Location: Rai, Sonipat, Haryana (on-site) | Full-time ABOUT US Rapross Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. is an integrated pharmaceutical manufacturer with a cGMP-compliant production facility and a portfolio spanning anti-allergics, anti-fungals, anti-cold preparations, analgesics and anti-inflammatories, haemostats, probiotics and nutraceuticals. Our corporate office is in Rohini, New Delhi, and our manufacturing operations are based at Rai, Sonipat. ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for a Plant HR Manager to independently own the complete HR and Industrial Relations function at our Rai facility. This is a hands-on, shop-floor-facing role for someone who has run HR at a manufacturing site with a mixed workforce of permanent staff and a sizeable contract workforce. You will be the single point of accountability for statutory compliance, contract labour governance, plant discipline, manpower availability and audit readiness. In a regulated pharmaceutical environment, HR is not a back-office function: training records, personnel hygiene and qualification documentation are inspected during GMP and customer audits, and you will own them. Reports to: Plant Head, with a functional line to Director and Corporate HR. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Industrial Relations & Contract Labour Maintain industrial harmony and day-to-day discipline across the shop floor; handle grievances, misconduct, domestic enquiries, show-cause notices, charge sheets and disciplinary action in line with standing orders. Govern the contract labour ecosystem end to end contractor selection, CLRA licensing, ensuring contractors' statutory obligations (wages, PF, ESI, bonus) are met, headcount reconciliation, gate-pass control and periodic contractor audits. Manage absenteeism, attrition, overtime and shift deployment to keep production lines fully manned. Represent the company before the Labour Department, conciliation officers and, where required, in labour court matters with external counsel. Statutory Compliance & Audit Readiness Own compliance under the Factories Act 1948 and Haryana Factories Rules, Contract Labour (R&A) Act 1970, EPF & MP Act, ESI Act, Payment of Wages, Minimum Wages, Payment of Bonus, Payment of Gratuity, Maternity Benefit Act, Employees' Compensation Act, Industrial Disputes Act and the Apprentices Act. Maintain all statutory registers, returns, licences and renewals; ensure factory licence, contractor licences and related approvals are always current. Handle inspections and visits by the Factory Inspector, Labour Department, EPFO and ESIC, and close observations within timelines. Constitute and run the Internal Committee under the POSH Act 2013, including awareness sessions and annual reporting. Track readiness for the consolidated Labour Codes and prepare the plant for transition. GMP & Regulatory Support (pharma-specific) Maintain personnel training records, job descriptions, qualification and competency matrices to a standard that withstands GMP, WHO-GMP and customer audits. Coordinate induction and refresher training on cGMP, personnel hygiene, gowning, documentation practice and safety, in conjunction with QA. Ensure pre-employment and periodic medical examinations, health records and fitness certification are complete for all plant personnel. Talent Acquisition & Manpower Planning Prepare the annual manpower budget with the Plant Head; forecast requirements by department, shift and season. Run end-to-end recruitment for production, QA, QC, engineering, warehouse and support functions sourcing, interviewing, salary fitment and onboarding. Build local sourcing channels across the RaiSonipatKundliDelhi NCR belt, including ITIs, B.Pharm and D.Pharm institutes and apprenticeship schemes. HR Operations, Payroll & Time Office Supervise the time office attendance, shift rosters, leave, overtime and the monthly payroll input for both staff and contract workforce. Administer full and final settlements, gratuity, bonus and statutory deductions accurately and on schedule. Maintain complete personnel files, employment contracts and HRIS data. Performance, Engagement & Welfare Run the annual appraisal cycle, goal setting and increment/promotion recommendations for the plant. Identify training needs and build an annual training calendar covering technical, behavioural and safety modules. Oversee canteen, transport, uniforms, drinking water, restrooms, first aid and other welfare amenities required under the Factories Act. Drive engagement safety week, plant celebrations, suggestion schemes, reward and recognition and act on employee feedback. Reporting Publish a monthly plant HR dashboard .