Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced HR Executive with exposure to international HR operations in the pharmaceutical distribution industry. The candidate will be responsible for managing recruitment, employee lifecycle management, HR compliance, payroll coordination, visa processing, and employee relations across Middle East and Southeast Asian countries. The role requires a strong understanding of workforce requirements for sales, distribution, warehousing, logistics, regulatory, and support functions within the pharmaceutical sector.
Key Responsibilities Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Manage end-to-end recruitment for Medical Representatives, Business Development Executives, Sales Managers, Warehouse Staff, Regulatory Affairs personnel, Pharmacists, and Corporate Functions.
- Coordinate hiring activities across GCC and Southeast Asian markets.
- Liaise with recruitment agencies and job portals for local and international hiring.
- Support manpower planning and organizational growth initiatives.
International HR Operations
- Handle onboarding, induction, transfers, promotions, and offboarding processes.
- Prepare employment contracts, offer letters, NDAs, and HR documentation.
- Maintain employee records and HR databases for multiple countries.
Labor Law Compliance & HR Administration
- Ensure compliance with labor laws and employment regulations in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
- Maintain HR policies and procedures aligned with local legal requirements.
- Support audits and compliance reviews related to HR documentation and employee records.
Visa & Immigration Management
- Coordinate employment visas, work permits, residency permits, and renewals.
- Liaise with government authorities, PROs, consultants, and external agencies.
- Monitor visa expiry dates and ensure timely renewals.
Payroll, Compensation & Benefits
- Coordinate monthly payroll inputs with finance and payroll service providers.
- Manage attendance, leave records, employee benefits, insurance, and incentive data.
- Assist in compensation benchmarking and salary administration.
Employee Relations & Performance Management
- Address employee concerns and provide HR support.
- Support performance appraisal processes and employee development initiatives.
- Assist in disciplinary actions and grievance handling in accordance with company policies and local labor laws.
HR Reporting & Analytics
- Prepare HR dashboards, recruitment reports, headcount reports, attrition analysis, and other HR MIS reports.
- Maintain accurate employee data and HR records.
- Generate periodic reports for management review.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- MBA/PGDM in Human Resources preferred.
- 3–5 years of HR experience, preferably in pharmaceutical distribution, healthcare, FMCG, or supply chain organizations.
- Experience handling HR operations across Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait) and Southeast Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, etc.).
- Proficiency in HRMS, MS Excel, and HR reporting tools.
Key Skills
- International HR Operations
- Pharmaceutical Distribution Workforce Management
- GCC & Southeast Asia Labor Law Knowledge
- Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- Payroll & Benefits Administration
- Visa & Work Permit Processing
- Employee Relations & Performance Management
- HR Compliance & Documentation
- HR Analytics & MIS Reporting
- Strong Communication and Stakeholder Management
Preferred Experience
- Experience supporting pharmaceutical sales teams, medical representatives, distribution centers, warehouses, and corporate functions.
- Knowledge of workforce compliance requirements in pharmaceutical distribution environments.
- Experience working with multicultural and geographically dispersed teams.
Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
