Asst. Manager - HR ( Pharma Exp. Must)

52% of the world can’t access essential healthcare: we’re a business that does something about it. Join us. 

We focus on access to health products and services in emerging markets through a three-part model; focusing on collecting insights on community’s health needs, running targeted health campaigns (education, screening, etc) and managing the distribution of a range of essential medicines and health products.

Why work with us? We are challenging established business norms, with a new value proposition to build a socially-minded business model for half the planet. You get to be creative, move fast, own truly important things, grow, learn, and help people. We’re not a charity, we are redesigning how affordable healthcare is delivered through truly innovative business and service delivery models.  

We already work with over half of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies and have footholds in markets across Southeast Asia, India and Africa. We will be expanding rapidly over the next year and entering a number of new regions and markets.

What is our scale in India?

As of 2024, we worked with:

• 72,000 pharmacy and doctor network
• 400+ distributors stocking products
• 300+ field force

We are proud to say that we:

• Marketed and distributedover 52 products.
• Run over 100,000 health education screening, clinic events, approximately 8,000 per month
• Targeted
• 20+ health promotion topics pan-India
• Trained 38,000 health workersWe’re just getting started though, so get onboard: do something that matters. 

Who are we looking for?
Title: Human Resources ManagerArrangement: Full-time contract Start Date: June 2025Location: MumbaiReporting to: Head of India
Salary range: Negotiable - Not a constraint for deserving candidatereach52 is seeking Human Resources Manager that would support reach52’s mission to improve access to healthcare for 52% of the world who currently cannot access it. You will work to build and manage the personnel of our growing team in India. You should have a strong knowledge of human resources in India with experience in recruiting, hiring, employment regulations and compensation rules, alongside other major HR disciplines. Direct experience in the pharmaceutical sector will be a plus. As the business grows, you will be central to accelerating progress in driving access. Innovative thinking and willingness to try new approaches is key.

What you’ll doThe core role scope and responsibilities of the role will be:  

• Creating job descriptions and managing recruitment programs
• Screening candidates for open positions and managing interview processes
• Complete the onboarding process with releasing the appointment letters.
• Assist in preparing HR Metrics and dashboards for management review
• Monitor labour laws and ensure HR practices remain compliant
• Oversee compensation and position management
• Maintain HR records and policies
• Manage HR concerns and complaints
• Oversee performance management process , OKR, appraisal and confirmations.
• Gather feedback through surveys and suggest improvement.
• Prepare documentation and reports for audits and statutory compliance.
• Help draft and distribute internal HR communications, policies, and updates.
• Assist in HR-related aspects of organizational changes, such as restructuring or policy updates.

Who you are (probably!)

We’re reasonably sure you should have a profile like this, but we can flex sometimes:  

• 3+ years of India HR experience
• Experience in the pharmaceutical sector is mandatory.
• Experience in a loosely-structure, start-up-like setting and demonstrated ability to think quickly and independently would be a plus..  
• Strong ability to screen candidates and identify strong performers.
• High autonomy, entrepreneurial mindset. Ability to see the big picture and support achieving the details.
• A passion for healthcare access, innovation, and social impact – 52% of the world can’t access healthcare, our goal is to solve this.
• An agile, hardworking and growth mindset, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment – grow, pivot, grow.
• Robust analytical skills and an ability to process complex information to define clear direction and strategy – we love data-driven impact models.
• Love dynamism and an ever-changing set of challenges and projects to work on – we have a lot going on, but it’s working!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person