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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.