Senior Executive - HR

Role Overview

This opening is for a Senior Executive in Human Resources within the Global Human Resources business unit at Sun Pharma, based in Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh. The role is centered on plant-level HR operations, employee relations, performance processes, learning and development, manpower planning, and support across compliance and dispute management functions.

About the Organization

Sun Pharma emphasizes a workplace built around continuous improvement, ownership, and collaboration. The culture encourages employees to keep learning, take initiative, and work together in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end performance management cycle for the plant.
• Plan and run employee engagement activities, including creating and executing engagement action plans.
• Support organization development initiatives.
• Design, coordinate, and implement reward and recognition programs.
• Handle learning and development activities focused on leadership and behavioural training.
• Prepare plant manpower plans and assist with HR budgeting.
• Drive manpower planning for DF manufacturing and support recruitment for vacancies and sanctioned roles.
• Address grievances raised on the shop floor and work toward timely resolution.
• Counsel employees with absenteeism issues and begin disciplinary action for repeat cases when required.
• Represent management in proceedings under applicable labour laws.
• Support performance management for operators and technicians.
• Work with contractors to resolve contract labour union issues and disputes.
• Coordinate with company lawyers for court matters and liaise with government authorities as needed.

Requirements

• MBA qualification is required.
• 10 to 12 years of relevant experience is expected.
• Prior exposure to plant HR, employee relations, labour law matters, grievance handling, and manpower planning will be important for this role.

Additional Information

This role may involve travel. The job description is indicative in nature and may be revised by the employer from time to time based on business needs. Duties and responsibilities can also be adjusted or expanded to include comparable work aligned with the incumbent’s experience and background.

Culture and Growth

The organization highlights growth, collaboration, and long-term impact as core aspects of the employee experience, with an emphasis on support, development, and shared success.