People Relations and Admin Supervisor

The People Relations and Admin Supervisor is responsible for overseeing end-to-end blue-collar workforce administration, camp and facilities management, fleet operations, and employee relations across multiple operational units. This role serves as a vital bridge between operational objectives and workforce well-being, ensuring full regulatory compliance, cost efficiency, high standards of safety and hygiene, and seamless talent acquisition for operational Readymix units. Key Responsibilities 1. Blue-Collar Talent Acquisition & Onboarding • Workforce Recruitment: Drive high-volume, targeted recruitment for blue-collar positions to support Readymix operational demand and project timelines. • Pre-Employment Screening: Oversee candidate verification processes, including academic/employment background checks, reference checks, and mandatory pre-employment screenings. • Immigration & Onboarding: Manage end-to-end visa processing, government relations, work permits, and administrative setup to ensure fast and compliant onboarding. 2. Camp & Accommodation Management • Facility Oversight: Direct operations across all labor accommodation facilities. • Quality & Safety Audits: Conduct regular, scheduled audits evaluating hygiene, health and safety (HSE), living facilities, and vendor service quality. • Maintenance & Sanitation: Coordinate preventive maintenance, infrastructure repairs, pest control, waste management, and emergency response plans for all facilities. 3. Fleet, Transport & Logistics Management • Fleet Operations: Oversee daily transport and logistics schedules ensuring efficient, safe transportation of workforce between accommodations and Readymix plant sites. • Vendor & Cost Management: Manage vendor contracts, service-level agreements (SLAs), vehicle maintenance schedules, fuel consumption, and operational invoices. 4. Employee Relations & Welfare Engagement • Workforce Engagement: Act actively as the primary point of contact for blue-collar staff; foster open communication, address grievances, and strengthen team morale. • Employee Welfare Services: Implement workforce welfare programs, recreational activities, and life-quality enhancements across camp facilities. • Workforce Readiness: Monitor daily attendance, operational readiness, and baseline performance to support continuous plant productivity. 5. HR Administration, MIS & Budget Control • Budget & Cost Efficiency: Manage operational expenses (accommodation, travel, transport, utilities, fuel, and repairs) strictly within approved annual budgets. • HR Documentation & Compliance: Maintain full ownership of employee records, agreements, visa renewals, and statutory compliance files. • HR MIS & Reporting: Develop periodic HR MIS, workforce analytics, headcount reports, and annual budget proposals to provide clear operational visibility to leadership. Education, Experience & Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field. • 5–8+ years of hands-on experience in HR administration, camp/facilities management, and blue-collar employee relations. • Proven experience in the Ready-Mix Concrete, Construction, Contracting, or Heavy Manufacturing sector. • Demonstrated success managing large-scale accommodations across multiple sites. • MUST HAVE: Valid local Driver’s License with a clean driving record and own car (frequent travel between batching plants, and camp facilities is required). Skills & Competencies Technical Skills • Labor Law & Compliance: In-depth knowledge of local labor legislation, visa processing, immigration regulations, and municipality hygiene/safety codes for accommodations. • Facilities & Fleet Management: Sound understanding of building maintenance, fleet scheduling, fuel tracking, and contractor management. • HR Systems & MIS: Proficiency in HRIS systems, attendance software, and Advanced Excel for data analysis and MIS reporting. • Budgeting & Cost Management: Ability to manage operational expenses, review vendor proposals, and track spend against approved budgets. Soft Skills • Conflict Resolution & Mediation: Strong interpersonal skills to resolve grievances and diffuse tension in multi-cultural, high-density living environments. • Cross-Cultural Leadership: Capability to lead, engage, and gain trust among diverse nationalities and skill levels. • Operational Agility & Problem-Solving: Quick decision-making skills to resolve emergency camp repairs, transport breakdowns, or sudden staffing shortages. • Crisis Management: Calm and effective handling of medical emergencies, safety incidents, or labor disruptions. • Communication & Multilingual Ability: Clear written and verbal communication. Proficiency in English and additional relevant languages spoken by the workforce (e.g., Hindi, Urdu, Arabic) is highly preferred.