General Manager/Deputy General Manager - HR Head - HRBP - R&D Centre - FMCG/Manufacturing

Head (GM / DGM) - HR (R&D Centre) HRBP Head HR

Candidate Profile :

Candidate profile from MNCS FMCG or manufacturing with exposure in managing RND.

- 17+ years of progressive HR experience with strong leadership exposure.

- Proven track record as HR Head / HRBP Lead in sizable organisations.

- Background in Pharma R&D, Life Sciences R&D, Healthcare R&D, Technology R&D, Engineering R&D, Chemicals R&D, or other knowledge-driven R&D environments (pure manufacturing HR backgrounds not suitable).

- Strong expertise in talent acquisition, engagement, performance management, OD, leadership development, rewards, and employee relations.

- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead organisational change.

- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Desired Attributes :

- Strategic thinker with strong business orientation.

- High credibility and maturity in dealing with senior scientists and leadership teams.

- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, innovation-led environments.

- Strong execution capability with people-centric leadership approach.

Role Purpose :

Lead the complete HR function for PTC R&D Centre, serving as a strategic HR business partner to the R&D leadership team. Drive the people agenda across the organisation, managing the entire employee lifecycle while fostering a high-performance, innovation-driven culture in a knowledge-based R&D environment.

Key Responsibilities :

- End-to-end HR leadership for the R&D Centre.

- Align HR strategy with organisational goals in partnership with senior leadership.

- Workforce planning, organisation design, and talent management.

- Talent acquisition for scientific, technical, and leadership roles.

- Employee engagement, retention, and culture-building programs.

- Performance management and succession planning.

- Leadership development and capability-building initiatives.

- Compensation, rewards, and recognition programs.

- Employee relations and grievance management.

- HR analytics and actionable insights for leadership.

- Compliance with labour laws, policies, and governance standards.

- Champion diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being initiatives.

- Act as trusted advisor to senior scientists and leadership.