Job Description
Job description
Job Title
Senior HR Manager – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (Factory)
Location
Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
Reporting Line
Plant Head / Factory Director / Managing Director
Industry
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing ONLY
Position Purpose
The Senior HR Manager – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing is responsible for leading all Human Resources functions within a regulated pharmaceutical factory environment. The role ensures full compliance with GMP, Nigerian labor laws, and regulatory expectations, while driving workforce discipline, productivity, and industrial harmony across production, quality, engineering, and support functions.
This position is mission-critical to maintaining audit readiness, people compliance, and operational continuity in a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant.
Key ResponsibilitiesFactory HR Leadership (Pharma Environment)
• Act as the primary HR Business Partner to factory leadership and technical teams
• Align HR strategy with pharmaceutical manufacturing objectives and compliance standards
• Provide hands-on HR leadership across multi-shift, regulated operations
Talent Management & Workforce Planning
• Lead manpower planning for Production, QA/QC, Validation, Engineering, Warehouse, and Utilities
• Manage recruitment of pharma-specific roles (operators, pharmacists, analysts, engineers)
• Ensure onboarding meets GMP documentation and training requirements
• Drive succession planning for critical technical and compliance roles
GMP, Regulatory & Audit Compliance
• Ensure HR systems and practices comply with GMP, WHO, NAFDAC, and internal audit standards
• Maintain accurate training matrices, certification records, and personnel files
• Support internal, regulatory, and customer audits (NAFDAC, WHO, client audits)
• Ensure strict adherence to documentation, SOPs, and controlled records
Industrial Relations & Employee Discipline
• Manage factory-level industrial relations and union interactions (where applicable)
• Handle grievances, misconduct, and disciplinary actions in line with labor law and GMP standards
• Enforce shop-floor discipline, attendance, shift adherence, and conduct policies
• Act as escalation point for sensitive employee and compliance issues
Performance Management & Productivity
• Implement performance management systems aligned with pharma KPIs
• Support productivity improvement initiatives without compromising compliance
• Align performance outcomes with training needs, corrective actions, and rewards
Compensation, Payroll & Statutory Compliance
• Oversee payroll inputs, time & attendance systems, and shift allowances
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian labor laws, Factory Act, and statutory obligations
• Manage HR compliance during inspections and statutory audits
Training, EHS & Employee Welfare
• Coordinate GMP, EHS, and mandatory compliance training programs
• Partner with Quality and EHS teams to strengthen compliance culture
• Support safety committees, health programs, and employee wellbeing initiatives
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Zero major HR-related GMP or regulatory audit findings
• Training compliance and certification completion rate
• Workforce stability and attrition rate
• Absenteeism and disciplinary trend reduction
• Audit readiness and documentation accuracy
• Employee engagement and grievance resolution timelines
Required ProfileEducation
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or related field
• Master's Degree or professional HR certification (CIPM, SHRM, CHRP) preferred
Experience (MANDATORY)
• 10–15+ years of HR experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Minimum 5–7 years as Factory HR Manager or Senior HR role in a pharma plant
• Proven experience working in GMP-regulated environments
• Direct exposure to NAFDAC inspections and pharmaceutical audits
• Experience managing large shop-floor and technical pharma workforces
Technical & Functional Skills
• Deep knowledge of GMP requirements as they relate to HR
• Nigerian labor law and Factory Act expertise
• Industrial relations and union handling
• Performance management in regulated environments
• Payroll, attendance, and shift systems
• HRIS and training documentation systems
Personal Attributes
• Strong factory-floor presence and authority
• High integrity, confidentiality, and compliance mindset
• Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Calm decision-making under audit and operational pressure
• Hands-on, detail-driven, and regulation-focused
Success Definition
• Fully compliant pharmaceutical workforce
• Zero critical HR or training audit observations
• Stable industrial relations and disciplined shop floor
• Strong audit outcomes and regulatory confidence
• High productivity without GMP compromise
Job Title
Senior HR Manager – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (Factory)
Location
Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
Reporting Line
Plant Head / Factory Director / Managing Director
Industry
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing ONLY
Position Purpose
The Senior HR Manager – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing is responsible for leading all Human Resources functions within a regulated pharmaceutical factory environment. The role ensures full compliance with GMP, Nigerian labor laws, and regulatory expectations, while driving workforce discipline, productivity, and industrial harmony across production, quality, engineering, and support functions.
This position is mission-critical to maintaining audit readiness, people compliance, and operational continuity in a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant.
Key ResponsibilitiesFactory HR Leadership (Pharma Environment)
• Act as the primary HR Business Partner to factory leadership and technical teams
• Align HR strategy with pharmaceutical manufacturing objectives and compliance standards
• Provide hands-on HR leadership across multi-shift, regulated operations
Talent Management & Workforce Planning
• Lead manpower planning for Production, QA/QC, Validation, Engineering, Warehouse, and Utilities
• Manage recruitment of pharma-specific roles (operators, pharmacists, analysts, engineers)
• Ensure onboarding meets GMP documentation and training requirements
• Drive succession planning for critical technical and compliance roles
GMP, Regulatory & Audit Compliance
• Ensure HR systems and practices comply with GMP, WHO, NAFDAC, and internal audit standards
• Maintain accurate training matrices, certification records, and personnel files
• Support internal, regulatory, and customer audits (NAFDAC, WHO, client audits)
• Ensure strict adherence to documentation, SOPs, and controlled records
Industrial Relations & Employee Discipline
• Manage factory-level industrial relations and union interactions (where applicable)
• Handle grievances, misconduct, and disciplinary actions in line with labor law and GMP standards
• Enforce shop-floor discipline, attendance, shift adherence, and conduct policies
• Act as escalation point for sensitive employee and compliance issues
Performance Management & Productivity
• Implement performance management systems aligned with pharma KPIs
• Support productivity improvement initiatives without compromising compliance
• Align performance outcomes with training needs, corrective actions, and rewards
Compensation, Payroll & Statutory Compliance
• Oversee payroll inputs, time & attendance systems, and shift allowances
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian labor laws, Factory Act, and statutory obligations
• Manage HR compliance during inspections and statutory audits
Training, EHS & Employee Welfare
• Coordinate GMP, EHS, and mandatory compliance training programs
• Partner with Quality and EHS teams to strengthen compliance culture
• Support safety committees, health programs, and employee wellbeing initiatives
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Zero major HR-related GMP or regulatory audit findings
• Training compliance and certification completion rate
• Workforce stability and attrition rate
• Absenteeism and disciplinary trend reduction
• Audit readiness and documentation accuracy
• Employee engagement and grievance resolution timelines
Required ProfileEducation
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or related field
• Master's Degree or professional HR certification (CIPM, SHRM, CHRP) preferred
Experience (MANDATORY)
• 10–15+ years of HR experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Minimum 5–7 years as Factory HR Manager or Senior HR role in a pharma plant
• Proven experience working in GMP-regulated environments
• Direct exposure to NAFDAC inspections and pharmaceutical audits
• Experience managing large shop-floor and technical pharma workforces
Technical & Functional Skills
• Deep knowledge of GMP requirements as they relate to HR
• Nigerian labor law and Factory Act expertise
• Industrial relations and union handling
• Performance management in regulated environments
• Payroll, attendance, and shift systems
• HRIS and training documentation systems
Personal Attributes
• Strong factory-floor presence and authority
• High integrity, confidentiality, and compliance mindset
• Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Calm decision-making under audit and operational pressure
• Hands-on, detail-driven, and regulation-focused
Success Definition
• Fully compliant pharmaceutical workforce
• Zero critical HR or training audit observations
• Stable industrial relations and disciplined shop floor
• Strong audit outcomes and regulatory confidence
• High productivity without GMP compromise
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