HR Partner - FTO 3 Quality, WH & Engg

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can’t Wait.

We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries.

For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity – to strengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets).

‘The Next and the New’ is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable. Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose – helping us conserve precious resources, serve our patients, create value for stakeholders, give back to society, fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency

Dr Reddy’s maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ & nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s) of the country we operate in. We treasure every talent, and recognize merit and diversity in our organization.

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Job Summary
We are seeking a seasoned HR Partner to drive the people agenda at the plant by aligning HR strategy with business priorities. The role will anchor industrial relations, workforce effectiveness, talent management, and culture building to enable a compliant, high-performing, and engaged manufacturing workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Industrial Relations & Compliance
  • Manage HR operations for a unionized workforce, including handling IR matters, disciplinary processes, and statutory compliance.
  • Support and close social / compliance audits for the site.
• Workforce Planning & Organization Effectiveness
  • Drive manpower planning, budgeting, and optimization in line with business needs.
  • Partner with COEs to align organization structure and staffing with growth plans.
• Talent Management & Capability Building
  • Assess capability gaps and drive talent reviews, succession planning, and pipeline development.
  • Strengthen frontline and leadership capability through structured interventions.
• Performance Management
  • Anchor goal setting, performance reviews, and calibration processes.
  • Coach line managers to drive a high-performance culture.
• Compensation & Rewards
  • Execute compensation and benefits processes aligned with corporate guidelines.
  • Support annual cycles to ensure competitiveness and retention.
• Employee Engagement & Culture
  • Act as a trusted partner to plant leadership; address grievances and foster a positive work climate.
  • Drive engagement initiatives aligned to organizational values.
• HR Analytics & Governance
  • Generate HR MIS, insights, and analytics to enable data-driven decisions.
  • Identify trends and implement retention and productivity interventions.

Educational Qualification
MBA / Master’s in Management from a reputed institute (preferably HR)

Experience Range
3–6 years of relevant experience in Plant HR / HRBP roles

Key Requirements

• Strong understanding of social and compliance audits
• Hands-on experience in managing unionized workforce and IR matters

Technical Skills

• Employee Relations, IR, and external stakeholder management
• Employee Engagement, Communication, Induction & Onboarding
• HR Business Partnering and Performance Management Systems
• Retention strategies and workforce engagement initiatives
• Compensation & Benefits execution
• Working knowledge of labour laws and statutory compliance (preferred)

Behavioural Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal effectiveness
• Collaborative and outcome-driven approach
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability
• High level of ownership, planning, and time management skills

Benefits Offered

At Dr. Reddy’s we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs.

The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards. They include, among other things and other essential equipment, joining & relocation support, family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits), learning and development opportunities, medical coverage for yourself and your family, life coverage for yourself.

" Our Work Culture

Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we’re always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic.

For more details, please visit our career website at https://careers.drreddys.com/#!/"