Head of Human Resources

About Gopin Semicon

Gopin Semicon is commissioning a next-generation solar cell manufacturing facility in Surat. We are building core plant and corporate functions from the ground up to deliver world-class quality, efficiency, and scale. Our mission is to accelerate India’s renewable manufacturing footprint while creating long-term value for employees, investors, and the communities we serve.

Why this role matters

As our first Head of HR, you will architect the people strategy for a greenfield, high-throughput operation. You will own the full employee life cycle—organization design, talent acquisition, performance and rewards, ER / IR, compliance, and capability building—so our lines ramp safely and reliably. In a cleanroom manufacturing context where throughput, yield, and safety are paramount, your work will shape the systems, culture, and leadership that power the plant.

Key responsibilities

Design and implement the people operating model :

org structure across Plant HR, HRBP, TA, C&B, L&D, ER / IR, and HR Ops; phased headcount aligned to ramp plans.

• Lead end-to-end hiring for core manufacturing and corporate roles;

build assessment standards, vendor strategy, campus and lateral pipelines; maintain a data-driven hiring funnel.

Institutionalise performance and rewards :

job architecture, bands, market-benchmarked compensation, variable pay; OKR / KRA cycles with governance and calibration.

Ensure statutory and shop-floor compliance :

Factories Act, CLRA, PF, ESIC, Gratuity, Maternity Benefit, Payment of Wages / Bonus, and POSH; audit-ready documentation and contractor compliance.

Build HR operations and technology :

select and implement HRMS / payroll, time & attendance, shift scheduling, leave; establish dashboards for hiring velocity, attrition, training, and compliance.

Drive culture, safety, and capability :

onboarding for cleanroom and EHS, skill-matrix mapping, technical and safety training in partnership with Operations / EHS; recognition programs tied to quality and productivity.

Act as strategic adviser to CEO / COO / Plant Head on workforce planning, organisational health, and change management through commissioning, trials, and commercial run.

Manage industrial relations proactively; maintain constructive engagement with authorities and local ecosystem.

What success looks like after 12 months

Headcount ramp delivered to plan; median time-to-offer ≤ 30 days on priority roles.

HRMS live across payroll, T&A, shifts, and leave; executive dashboards published monthly.

Zero critical statutory or POSH non-compliances; contractor audits on a defined cadence.

Skill-matrix baseline completed; ≥ 90% of targeted employees trained on safety modules.

Stable ER / IR environment with defined grievance and disciplinary processes.

What we’re looking for

12–18 years of progressive HR experience with 5+ years in high-volume manufacturing.

Proven leadership in greenfield / brownfield ramp-up environments.

Strong ER / IR capability and contractor ecosystem management.

Hands-on compliance expertise for factory operations and audits.

Track record building in-house TA engines and managing external partners.

HRMS / payroll implementation and analytics-driven decision-making.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication; ability to influence from shop floor to boardroom.

Education : MBA / PGDM in HR (preferred).

Languages : English required; Hindi / Gujarati preferred.

Preference : Prior HR leadership in solar PV cell / module manufacturing; semiconductor / electronics cleanroom experience considered.

Location and relocation

On-site in Surat (base and corporate office). Relocation required; assistance provided. Work authorization in India is mandatory.

What we offer

Competitive compensation with performance-linked variable; relocation support.

Ownership of a “clean-sheet” HR roadmap with direct access to leadership.

A mission-driven, safety-first culture focused on quality, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Health benefits and learning support.

Ready to build the people engine of a next-gen solar cell manufacturer?

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Gopin Semicon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants based on qualifications and business need.