DEPUTY Manager

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). 

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.

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.