Site HR & Admin Head (Sr. Mgr / DGM)

To lead the complete Human Resources, Industrial Relations and Administration function at a large Thermal Power Plant Project. The role will partner with Project/Site leadership to ensure timely manpower mobilisation, harmonious industrial relations, robust labour compliance, effective contract workforce management, employee engagement and efficient site administration throughout construction, commissioning and plant stabilisation.
Position Level - Sr. Manager / DGM
Location: Korba | Mahan | Raigarh | Raikheda
Qualification: MBA - HR / MSW (Full Time)
Key Responsibilities
1. Site HR Leadership
Lead end-to-end HR operations for the project site.
Partner with Project Director/Site leadership on manpower planning and organisation requirements.
Drive manpower mobilisation aligned with construction and commissioning schedules.
Manage employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, deployment, transfers, confirmations and separations.
Drive performance management, talent development, succession planning and employee engagement initiatives.
Develop appropriate HR MIS and workforce dashboards for management reviews.
2. Industrial Relations
Lead IR strategy and maintain harmonious industrial relations at site.
Proactively identify and mitigate potential workforce and IR risks.
Manage employee/workmen grievances, disciplinary matters and workforce disputes.
Handle disciplinary proceedings, domestic enquiries and grievance-resolution processes where applicable.
Engage with labour authorities and other relevant local stakeholders on employment and labour matters.
Support uninterrupted project execution through proactive workforce engagement.
3. Contract Labour Management
Establish strong governance for contract manpower deployed through EPC contractors and service providers.
Monitor contractor workforce mobilisation, attendance, wages, welfare and statutory documentation.
Coordinate with Construction, Contracts, EHS and Security teams on contractor workforce matters.
Periodically review contractors for labour compliance and address gaps.
4. Labour Law & Statutory Compliance
Ensure compliance with applicable central and state labour legislation and rules.
Maintain required registers, records, licences and statutory documentation.
Coordinate inspections and compliance reviews with relevant authorities.
Monitor contractor compliance for wages, social-security obligations and employee/workmen welfare.
Partner with Legal and Compliance teams on high-risk labour and IR matters.
5. Recruitment & Manpower Mobilisation
Partner with Talent Acquisition for timely hiring of critical project resources.
Track manpower against approved organisation structures and project requirements.
Facilitate bulk/site hiring and mobilisation during peak construction and commissioning.
Drive smooth onboarding and induction for new employees joining the project.
6. Site Administration
Lead overall administration covering:
Employee transportation
Guest houses and accommodation
Canteen/catering
Housekeeping
Office and site facilities
Employee welfare amenities
Administrative logistics
Security/access coordination
Ensure reliable administrative support for employees, contractors and authorised visitors.
Establish appropriate service standards and controls for administrative services.
7. Employee Engagement & Welfare
Drive employee communication and engagement initiatives across the project.
Develop suitable welfare initiatives for employees working at project/site locations.
Support employee wellbeing and build a disciplined, inclusive and productive work environment.
Partner with EHS and other functions on workforce awareness and site initiatives.
8. Vendor, Budget & Cost Management
Manage HR/Admin service providers and administrative vendors.
Develop and monitor annual/site administration budgets.
Track expenditure across transportation, accommodation, catering, facilities and other administrative services.
Drive cost optimisation while maintaining appropriate service standards.
Monitor vendor SLAs and service quality.
9. Stakeholder Management
Act as the HR/IR partner to Project/Site leadership.
Work closely with Projects, Construction, Commissioning, EHS, Contracts, Procurement, Finance, Legal and Security functions.
Build effective relationships with contractor organisations and relevant local/statutory authorities.
Handle sensitive employee and workforce matters with maturity and confidentiality.

Work arrangement
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