Lead - Site Security, Admin, IR & ER

Job Title : Manager – Site Security, Administration & IR Location : Project Site (Base to be defined – Can be Bhuj, GJ / Fatehgarh, RJ / 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.