Job Description

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Job Title: Manager / Sr. Manager - Site Administration, IR & Security
Location: Base Location - Naliya, Gujarat (with frequent travel to PAN India sites)
Department: Administration & IR
Experience: Minimum 10+ years
Education: Graduate (mandatory); MBA in HR preferred
Preferred Background: Ex-Army candidates or professionals with strong security and IR experience
Industry Preference: Renewable Energy (O&M & Projects), Infrastructure, EPC, Manufacturing
Role Overview:
We are looking for a strong, experienced, and proactive Admin & IR professional to manage end-to-end site administration, industrial relations, and security operations across multiple renewable energy sites.
The individual will be based out of Naliya, Gujarat, and will travel regularly to 50+ O&M sites and 6+ project sites under construction across India, ensuring consistency in administration, discipline, safety, and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Multi-site Administration Oversight:

• Drive administrative discipline and standardization across all O&M and project sites.
• Ensure site infrastructure, utilities, housing, transport, and vendor services are well-managed.
• Visit sites regularly to audit facilities, check service quality, and resolve escalated admin issues.

2. Industrial Relations & Employee Engagement:

• Act as the key point for IR & ER - ensuring smooth relations with labor, workers, and local staff.
• Anticipate and address labor unrest or grievances before escalation.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws, contractor labor management, and local engagement.

3. Security & Crisis Management:

• Lead site security planning and operations across all locations.
• Build and implement SOPs for managing theft prevention, intrusion, and emergency response.
• Take swift action in case of disputes, strikes, protests, or community unrest - including law enforcement coordination.

4. Liaison with Authorities & Local Community:

• Proactively coordinate with police officials, government departments, local panchayats, and district-level stakeholders.
• Build trust and long-term rapport with villagers, landowners, and local influencers.
• Resolve conflicts through on-ground presence, transparent communication, and timely action.

5. HR & Compliance Support:

• Support field HR operations, including onboarding, documentation, statutory registers, and labor inspections.
• Monitor contractor workforce practices, wage disbursement, and attendance records.
• Coordinate with corporate HR/Legal for internal governance and audits.

Key Competencies:

• Strong security management and crisis-handling skills.
• Ability to manage high-pressure and remote work environments.
• Sound understanding of labor laws, compliance, and grievance handling.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills - English, Hindi; Gujarati is a plus.
• Highly proactive, energetic, and field-oriented with strong ownership.

Preferred Profile:

• MBA in HR or Industrial Relations with 10+ years in Admin/IR roles.
• Ex-Army or paramilitary service background will be strongly preferred.
• Experience in multi-site, large workforce environments, especially in remote regions.
• Must be open to extensive travel (up to 60-70% of the time) and available on short notice for site escalations.