Lead

HR | UniStar Environment and Research Labs Pvt. Ltd. Location: Vapi, Gujarat

Experience: 12–14 Years

Qualification: MBA (HR) / MSW / PGDM-HR / Master’s in Labor Law

Industry: Environmental Services | Environmental Testing & Certification | Environmental Consultancy | Technical Services

About the Role

UniStar Environment and Research Labs Pvt. Ltd. is seeking an experienced Lead - HR to lead the complete Human Resources function across the organization. The ideal candidate will be a strategic HR professional with expertise in Talent Management, Employee Relations, Industrial Relations, Statutory Compliance, Payroll Governance, Performance Management, HR Documentation, ISO Management Systems, and Organizational Development within a service-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities Strategic HR Leadership

· Partner with business leaders to align HR strategies with organizational goals and drive business performance.

· Develop and implement HR initiatives that support business growth, operational excellence, workforce productivity, and employee engagement.

· Act as a strategic advisor to management on organizational development, workforce planning, succession planning, and change management.

· Drive continuous improvement and HR transformation initiatives across the organization.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

· Lead recruitment planning and support end-to-end talent acquisition to ensure timely closure of manpower requirements.

· Develop workforce plans aligned with current and future business needs.

· Strengthen talent pipelines through effective sourcing strategies, employer branding, and talent mapping.

· Ensure a seamless onboarding experience for recent employees.

Employee Engagement & Industrial Relations

· Drive employee engagement, retention, organizational development, and culture-building initiatives.

· Lead employee relations, grievance handling, disciplinary actions, domestic enquiries, and industrial relations matters.

· Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance work culture.

· Promote employee welfare initiatives and enhance the overall employee experience.

Attendance, Payroll & HR Operations

· Oversee payroll, attendance, leave management, HR operations, and the complete employee lifecycle.

· Manage contract manpower, contractor compliance, statutory documentation, and vendor coordination.

· Oversee employee welfare facilities, including canteen, security, housekeeping,



and other employee welfare initiatives.

· Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing and statutory compliance.

Training, Safety & Employee Development

· Coordinate employee induction, statutory, safety, behavioral, leadership, and skill development training programs for permanent employees.

· Identify learning needs and develop annual training calendars aligned with business objectives.

· Coordinate safety awareness programs, mock drills, and compliance-related training initiatives.

· Ensure training records, competency matrices, attendance sheets, and certifications are maintained accurately and are audit ready.

· Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend continuous learning initiatives.

Performance Management & Rewards

· Lead and coordinate the Performance Management System (PMS) across the organization.

· Manage annual appraisal cycles, confirmations, promotions, transfers, and compensation review processes.

· Support succession planning and leadership development initiatives.

· Design and implement employee recognition and reward programs to enhance engagement, motivation, and productivity.

· Monitor performance trends and provide insights to management for strategic decision-making.

Compliance, Documentation & ISO Management

· Ensure compliance with all applicable labour laws, statutory regulations, and company policies.

· Develop, implement, and continuously improve HR policies, SOPs, employee handbooks, and documentation systems.

· Ensure compliance with ISO Management Systems by maintaining HR-related procedures, records, competency matrices, training documentation, and document control practices.

· Drive documentation standardization, process optimization, digitization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

· Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of HR processes, statutory requirements, ISO management systems, documentation standards, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

HR MIS, Reporting & Audit Readiness





· Prepare and maintain HR dashboards and MIS reports covering headcount, recruitment, attrition, absenteeism, payroll, training, employee productivity, and statutory compliance.

· Generate workforce analytics and management reports to support business planning and informed decision-making.

· Ensure employee records, statutory registers, HR documentation, and personnel files are complete, accurate, confidential.

· Maintain HR systems and documentation in accordance with company policies, statutory requirements, ISO standards, and data integrity principles.

· Drive continuous improvement in HR reporting, documentation, record management, and audit preparedness.

What We’re Looking For

· 10–14 years of progressive HR experience

· Strong expertise in labour law compliance, payroll management, employee relations, industrial relations, HR operations, and statutory compliance.

· Hands-on experience in ISO Management Systems, HR documentation, document control, and audit coordination.

· Proven leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, conflict resolution, and decision-making capabilities.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English, Hindi/Gujarati.

· Proficiency in HRMS, Microsoft Office, HR analytics, and document management systems.

Preferred Certifications

- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt
- ISO 9001:2015 Internal / Lead Auditor
- ISO 14001:2015 Internal / Lead Auditor
- ISO 45001:2018 Internal / Lead Auditor
- Certified Labour Laws & Statutory Compliance Professional
- POSH Certification / Internal Committee Training
- HR Analytics / People Analytics Certification
- Advanced Excel
- SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP or HRCI (PHR/SPHR) – Added advantage

Why Join UniStar? · Lead the HR function in one of the region’s growing environmental testing and technical service organizations.

· Work closely with senior leadership and contribute to strategic business decisions.

· Gain exposure to ISO systems, compliance, quality management, and organizational excellence.

· Be part of a collaborative, innovation-driven, and performance-oriented workplace with excellent opportunities for professional growth.

If you’re passionate about building exceptional teams, driving organizational excellence, strengthening compliance, and creating a high-performance culture, we’d love to hear from you. Join UniStar Environment and Research Labs Pvt. Ltd. and make a meaningful impact.

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