Head of HR & Admin

People Perfect is seeking a seasoned Head of HR & Administration for a well-established edible gelatin manufacturing company located in Lahore. This leadership role requires an experienced and proactive HR professional to oversee the HR and Administration functions at the factory. The successful candidate will lead HR transformation initiatives, enhance workforce controls, and ensure full compliance with statutory and labor laws across a large factory workforce. This is a full-time, factory-based position at the manufacturing facility in Shahdara, Lahore.

Key Responsibilities:
- HR Transformation & Organizational Development: Lead workforce planning and manpower optimization efforts. Develop and implement a company-wide Job Description and KPI framework along with performance management systems. Drive the implementation of HRMS and overall HR digitalization.
- Core HR Operations & Workforce Controls: Manage recruitment and onboarding processes for roles ranging from operational to executive levels. Oversee attendance, leave management, absenteeism, and disciplinary actions. Handle employee relations, grievances, and disciplinary procedures. Manage contractor and daily-wage workforce effectively.
- Statutory & Labour Compliance: Collaborate with the Legal Department to manage EOBI, PESSI, and other labor law compliance matters. Develop and maintain HR policies, SOPs, and internal controls. Ensure accurate maintenance of employee records and documentation.
- Additional Responsibilities: Facilitate training, development, employee engagement, and retention initiatives. Oversee factory administration and related workforce matters. Provide HR reporting and workforce analytics to management. Undertake any additional tasks assigned by senior management.

Required Qualifications:
- Education: Graduation with an MBA (Executive) and CHRP certification. Professional diplomas related to HR are advantageous.
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years in HR operations, payroll coordination, compliance, and employee relations. Experience in a public listed company is mandatory.
- Industry Experience: Preferably from the manufacturing sector, ideally with hands-on factory-based HR and workforce management experience in multinational manufacturing environments managing large workforces.
- Additional Expertise: Background in accounts and finance including accounting, income and sales tax. Proficient in handling EOBI, social security, grievance management, enquiry officer duties, industrial relations, and managing contractors and external service vendors.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits:
- Behavioral Competencies: Strong leadership and team-building skills, responsibility, determination, insightful problem-solving abilities, quick learning aptitude, customer/consumer service orientation, and a strong focus on safety, discipline, and environmental consciousness. Hands-on leadership at the factory level is essential.
- What We Offer: A competitive salary package, negotiable based on experience. Statutory benefits including EOBI and PESSI. Performance-based transformation incentives (discretionary) and additional benefits subject to performance evaluation. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead HR transformation within a growing manufacturing company.

This position is ideal for a dynamic HR leader ready to make a significant impact in a manufacturing environment while driving strategic HR initiatives and ensuring operational excellence.