About Avid Organics
Avid Organics is a specialty chemical manufacturer based in Vadodara, Gujarat, with 18 years of operating history. We produce value-added chemicals serving the cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and food & beverages industries. The company is at a significant growth inflection point, building the systems, processes, and professional management infrastructure to support its next phase of growth. This is a role for an HR leader who takes full ownership and thrives in a build environment.
Position Summary
The General Manager, HR & Administration will be responsible for the complete people and administration function at Avid Organics. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role owns HR end to end across a combined workforce of 150 to 200 plant and office employees. The incumbent must be equally comfortable driving culture and accountability at the leadership level and managing the operational realities of a manufacturing HR function.
Key Responsibilities
Culture and Performance Management
- Own and drive the company-wide Performance Management System including goal-setting, reviews, and appraisals
- Build a culture of accountability and discipline across all levels of the organisation
- Design and implement employee engagement, recognition, and retention programs
- Partner with senior leadership to align people priorities with business objectives
Recruitment and Onboarding
- Own end-to-end hiring for all roles across plant and office functions
- Build talent pipelines for critical and recurring positions
- Standardise onboarding processes to improve early retention and productivity
HR Systems and Compliance
- Implement and manage core HR processes and policies across the organisation
- Ensure full statutory compliance with applicable labour laws and regulations
- Maintain HR documentation, records, and a compliance calendar
Learning and Development
- Identify capability gaps and build a practical training calendar tied to business needs
- Coordinate safety, functional, and compliance training across all employee categories
Administration
- Oversee plant and office administration including facilities, vendor management, security, and transport
- Manage admin budgets and vendor contracts with a focus on cost efficiency
Qualifications and Experience
- MBA HR / MSW / PGDM in HR or equivalent qualification
- 18-22 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role
- Manufacturing industry background strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience building HR systems and processes from the ground up
- Comfortable managing both plant and office workforce
- Prior experience in an MSME or growth-stage business actively building structure will be viewed favourably
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of labour law and statutory compliance requirements
- Proven ability to drive performance culture and build accountability frameworks
- Strong recruitment and talent acquisition capability across levels and functions
- High emotional intelligence with communication fluency in Gujarati, Hindi, and English
- Ability to operate with high ownership in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Location
Sevasi ,Vadodara, Gujarat. Candidates from other cities who are open to relocation are encouraged to apply.
To Apply
Send your CV to hr@avidorganics.net or visit www.avidorganics.net. Confidential applications are welcome.
