Job Description

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Job Title: Manager - Site Security, Administration & IR
Location: Project Site (Base to be defined - Can be Bhuj, GJ or Fatehgarh, RJ or Any other site location) - with extensive travel across PAN India sites
Experience: Minimum 10+ years in relevant domains
Education: Graduate (mandatory); MBA in HR or Industrial Relations preferred
Industry Preference: Renewable Energy (Projects & O&M), Infrastructure, EPC, Manufacturing
Preferred Background: Ex-Army / Paramilitary Personnel OR Strong Site-based Security & Admin professional
Role Summary
We are looking for a resilient and field-focused professional to build our site-level security function from the ground up and lead overall site administration and industrial relations (IR) across 50+ renewable project locations in India.
In the initial phase, the focus will be heavily on setting up security infrastructure and protocols (60% of time), followed by site administration (20%) and IR/ER support (20%). The balance of responsibilities may evolve with business needs.
Key Responsibilities
1. Security Setup & Oversight (Initial Focus - 60%)

• Design and implement end-to-end site security strategy, SOPs, and crisis management protocols.
• Identify and deploy security agencies, guards, tools, and surveillance systems at greenfield and brownfield sites.
• Conduct regular security audits, risk assessments, and ensure compliance with company protocols.
• Handle incidents like thefts, intrusions, protests, and work closely with local police and agencies.

2. Site Administration (20%)

• Oversee camp management, transportation, utilities, housing, and vendor services at project/O&M sites.
• Drive standardization and consistency in administrative processes across all sites.
• Support field HR with basic documentation, onboarding coordination, and contract labor logistics.

3. Industrial Relations / Employee Relations (20%)

• Act as a key liaison for managing labor relations, grievances, and union/worker issues.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws and contractor labor practices.
• Proactively handle local workforce dynamics and support preventive action on ER-related risks.

4. Liaison & Community Handling

• Build strong rapport with local authorities, panchayats, district officials, and key community stakeholders.
• Support community conflict resolution through presence, transparent dialogue, and timely escalation.

Key Competencies

• Strong security planning, execution, and risk mitigation capabilities.
• Excellent crisis-handling and decision-making under pressure.
• Firm personality with the ability to handle on-ground resistance and influence stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of labor laws, field HR, and contractor governance.
• Languages: Proficiency in Hindi & English; regional language is a plus.
• Open to extensive travel (50%+) and must be comfortable working from remote/rural project sites.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Ex-Army/Paramilitary Officer or strong Site IR/Security/Admin professional with a commanding presence.
• 10+ years of experience managing multi-location operations, preferably in Infra/Power/O&M projects.
• Must be willing to set up systems from scratch and drive initiatives hands-on.
• Demonstrates a strong sense of ownership, discipline, and flexibility to meet dynamic project demands.