Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end hiring for both white-collar and blue-collar roles
Manage sourcing, screening, interviews, offers, and onboarding
Build employer branding and recruitment processes suitable for a growing biotech company
Ensure complete compliance with labor laws, factory acts, payroll, PF, ESIC, CLRA, Shops & Establishments, etc.
Coordinate with external consultants, payroll vendors, and compliance partners
Maintain employee records, documentation, contracts, and statutory registers
Handle audits, inspections, and government filings related to HR Employee Lifecycle Management
Handle attendance, leave management, payroll coordination, and benefits
Design and implement a structured performance appraisal framework aligned with company goals
Drive goal-setting, mid-cycle reviews, and annual appraisal processes
Work closely with leadership to ensure fair, data-driven performance evaluations
Support managers in performance feedback, improvement plans, and career development discussions
Link performance outcomes to increments, incentives, and role progression
Own end-to-end monthly payroll management for white-collar and blue-collar employees
Ensure payroll processes are fully compliant with statutory and company policies
Draft, implement, and continuously improve HR policies, SOPs, and manuals
Ensure policies are practical, compliant, and aligned with company culture
Drive employee engagement initiatives across office and plant teams

Good to have:

Prior 10-15 years of experience in HR generalist roles, preferably in manufacturing, plant-based, biotech, pharma, or industrial setups
Strong experience in both white-collar and blue-collar workforce management
Solid understanding of Indian labour laws and statutory compliance
Proven ability to independently manage the entire HR function
Hands-on, execution-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-moving startup environment
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across levelsfrom shop floor to leadership
Prior experience setting up HR systems from scratch is a big plus

Senior Manager - TA & HR Operations/ Biotech Startup