Plant HR & Admin Head

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