Raja Bhalla

Results-driven HR & Administration professional with 16+ years of experience across manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, engineering, plastics, and corporate environments. Currently working as HR Head in an oncology manufacturing plant. Strong expertise in employee relations, industrial relations, statutory compliance, labour laws, union negotiations, recruitment, compensation & benefits, payroll, performance management, HR policies, employee engagement, workforce planning, and administration.

Experienced in managing HR operations in manufacturing environments, partnering with business leadership, resolving employee grievances, strengthening compliance systems, and supporting organizational growth. Proven exposure to Long-Term Settlements (LTS), union negotiations, HR audits, and workforce management with leading organizations including Wipro and Dabur Group.

HR HEAD – HR & ADMIN - Adley Formulation Pvt. Ltd. – Oncology Plant

(2025-07)

• Lead overall HR & Administration operations for the manufacturing facility.
• Manage employee relations, workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, engagement, retention, and HR operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, statutory requirements, company policies, and HR procedures.
• Manage employee grievances, disciplinary matters, conflict resolution, and workplace relations.
• Oversee payroll administration, attendance, leave, compensation, and employee benefits.
• Coordinate manpower planning and recruitment to meet business and production requirements.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Support management in workforce productivity, performance management, and employee retention.
• Manage administration, security, facilities, and employee welfare activities.
• Conduct HR audits and ensure timely closure of compliance gaps.
• Partner with senior management on people-related matters and organizational requirements.

MANAGER – HR & ADMIN - Himteknoforge Limited

(2023-10 - 2025-07)

• Managed end-to-end HR and administration functions for the organization.
• Handled recruitment, manpower planning, employee onboarding, and workforce deployment.
• Managed employee relations, grievances, disciplinary cases, and conflict resolution.
• Ensured implementation of statutory and industrial compliance requirements.
• Managed payroll inputs, attendance, leave, employee records, and HR documentation.
• Supported performance management and employee engagement initiatives.
• Coordinated training and development programs based on organizational requirements.
• Managed administration, security, employee welfare, and facility-related activities.
• Worked closely with management to address employee and operational issues.

ASSISTANT MANAGER – HR & ADMIN - Super Hoze Industries Pvt. Ltd. – Dabur Group

(2019-05 - 2023-10)

• Managed HR and administration activities in a manufacturing environment.
• Handled employee relations, industrial relations, recruitment, attendance, payroll, and statutory compliance.
• Participated in Long-Term Settlement (LTS) discussions with the Dabur Group in 2021.
• Managed union-related matters and supported effective employee-management relations.
• Handled grievance resolution and disciplinary proceedings in accordance with company policies and applicable labour laws.
• Supported manpower planning, recruitment, retention, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Coordinated HR audits and statutory compliance activities.
• Managed employee welfare, administration, security, and workplace facilities.
• Supported performance management and workforce development initiatives.

SENIOR HR EXECUTIVE - Manika Moulds Pvt. Ltd. – Plastic Moulding Industry

(2017-03 - 2019-05)

• Managed day-to-day HR operations for the manufacturing unit.
• Handled recruitment, onboarding, attendance, payroll inputs, employee records, and HR administration.
• Supported statutory compliance and labour-law-related activities.
• Managed employee grievances and day-to-day employee relations.
• Supported manpower planning and workforce deployment.
• Coordinated employee welfare and engagement activities.
• Assisted management in disciplinary and employee-related matters.

HR EXECUTIVE - Wipro Limited – Consumer Care & Lighting Division

(2010-04 - 2017-03)

• Managed HR operations and employee relations in a large corporate/manufacturing environment.
• Handled recruitment, employee documentation, attendance, payroll coordination, and HR administration.
• Supported industrial relations and employee grievance management.
• Participated in Long-Term Settlement (LTS) activities with Wipro Limited in 2017.
• Supported labour-law compliance and HR audits.
• Coordinated employee engagement and welfare initiatives.
• Assisted in workforce planning, performance management, and retention activities.
• Worked with management and employees to resolve workplace issues effectively.

MBA - Human Resources & Marketing - Himachal Pradesh University

M.Phil. - Economics - Himachal Pradesh University