Varun Balgotra

HR & Admin professional with over 14 years of experience in Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing and Telecom industries. Expertise in HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Statutory Compliance, Government Liaisoning, Factory Administration and Employee Relations. Seeking a Senior HR Manager/HR Head position where I can contribute strategically to business growth and organizational excellence.

Assistant Manager – HR, Admin & Government Liaisoning - Zeiss Pharma Ltd. - Samba (J&K)

(2025-04 - 2026-04)

Led HR & Administration activities for the manufacturing unit.

• Implemented Performance Management System (PMS) and coordinated annual appraisal process.
• Designed, monitored and reviewed departmental KRAs and KPIs.
• Managed recruitment, onboarding, manpower planning and workforce planning.
• Handled statutory compliance under Factories Act, PF, ESIC, CLRA, Bonus and Gratuity.
• Drafted HR policies, SOPs, MIS reports and compliance documentation.
• Managed factory administration including transport, security, canteen, housekeeping and vendor management.
• Coordinated statutory audits, inspections and government liaisoning.
• Handled employee engagement, grievance handling and disciplinary matters.

Assistant Manager – HR & Admin - Innova Captab Ltd. - Ghati Kathua

(2024-01 - 2025-03)

• Managed HR operations, recruitment and onboarding.
• Ensured statutory compliance and contractor management.
• Processed payroll and maintained HR documentation.
• Prepared SOPs and supported quality audits.
• Coordinated employee engagement and welfare initiatives.
• Liaised with Labour Department, Factory Inspectorate and PCB.

Assistant Manager – HR - Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd. - Samba

(2022-12 - 2024-01)

• Managed Training & Development programs and induction.
• Coordinated PMS activities and performance reviews.
• Handled SAP HR payroll and attendance.
• Supported recruitment and employee engagement.
• Maintained HR records and compliance documentation.

Lead – HR - UPL Ltd. - Samba

(2015-08 - 2022-12)

• Led recruitment and manpower planning for plant operations.
• Managed payroll, statutory compliance and HR operations.
• Handled factory administration and contract labour management.
• Partnered with business leaders on employee relations and performance management.
• Prepared HR MIS and supported audits.

HR Executive - Vodafone Spacetel Ltd. - Jammu

(2010-08 - 2015-08)

• Handled end-to-end recruitment and onboarding.
• Managed employee database, HR documentation and MIS.
• Supported payroll inputs and attendance management.
• Organized employee engagement and welfare activities.

MBA - HR - Punjab Technical University (2009)

PG Diploma - Business Management - University of Jammu (2008)

B.Sc. - University of Jammu (2005)