BRL-PPL-02 · People, Strategy & Corporate

Senior Manager – Site HR & Labour Compliance

Power Generation Project sites, pan-India · Site-based 10–14 years · Senior

Lead HR, industrial relations and labour compliance across BARREL's construction and operating sites. Large EPC sites bring thousands of contract workers under many subcontractors; this role makes sure every one of them is paid, safe, housed and treated fairly, and that the company stays fully compliant.

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Scope of work

Set up the HR function at each new project site, from mobilisation to demobilisation.
Run labour compliance for BARREL and its contractors: registrations, licences, registers, returns and inspections.
Audit contractor wage payments, statutory deductions and deposits every month and act on gaps.
Ensure workers' camps meet standards for housing, sanitation, drinking water, food and medical care.
Manage industrial relations with workers, contractors, local communities and unions where present.
Coordinate local hiring and skilling with the project team and the community relations function.
Lead grievance handling and run the site Internal Committee under the POSH Act.
Work with HSE on worker induction, welfare and fitness-for-work requirements.
Handle site HR for operating plants, including O&M staff rosters and retention.
Report a monthly site HR and compliance dashboard to project and corporate leadership.

Technical description

The four Labour Codes: Code on Wages 2019, Industrial Relations Code 2020, Code on Social Security 2020 and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code 2020, with the state rules as notified.
Building and Other Construction Workers welfare cess, registration and the transition to the new codes.
Contract labour licensing and principal employer obligations, and inter-state migrant worker requirements.
Employees' Provident Fund, ESIC, gratuity and bonus compliance for direct and contract workforces.
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013.
IFC and lender environmental and social standards on labour and working conditions, where projects are financed by them.
Workforce and attendance systems linked to BARREL OS, including biometric gates and contractor payroll checks.

Commercial description

Labour disruption or non-compliance can stop a site; your work protects the project schedule and its liquidated damages exposure.
Own the site HR and welfare budget, including camps and transport, across all active projects.
Hold contractors accountable through contract clauses, audits and, if needed, payment withholding.
Measured on zero stoppages from labour issues, inspection outcomes, wage compliance rate and attrition at sites.
Work with project directors, contractors, district labour authorities and community leaders.

Skills required

Deep practical knowledge of labour law on construction sites.
Negotiation and dispute resolution with workers and contractors.
Setting up compliance systems that work at remote sites.
Conducting audits and following through on corrective action.
Leading a team of site HR officers spread across states.
Strong rapport with district administration and labour departments.
Clear reporting to project leadership.
Fluency in Hindi and at least one other regional language.
Handling sensitive investigations fairly and confidentially.

Talent we look for

Firm, fair and trusted by workers and management alike.
Thrives in remote locations and tough conditions.
Never compromises on worker dignity or safety.
Acts early on warning signs instead of waiting for a crisis.
Grounded and practical.

Qualifications

Master's degree in HR, Labour Welfare or Social Work, or an MBA in HR.
Ten or more years in HR and industrial relations at construction, EPC, power or heavy industry sites.
Experience managing large contract workforces across several states.
Training as a POSH Internal Committee member or presiding officer is an advantage.

At a glance

Role code: BRL-PPL-02
Business vertical: Power Generation
Function: People, Strategy & Corporate
Level: Senior
Experience: 10–14 years
Location: Project sites, pan-India
Work mode: Site-based
Employment: Full-time
Openings: 1

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What BARREL offers

Industry-best package. Pay benchmarked against the leading power, infrastructure and technology employers, reviewed every year, with health cover for you and your family.
Work freedom. Own your outcomes, not your hours. Hybrid and remote work where the role allows, and the authority to decide within your scope without layers of approval.
Performance incentive & bonus. Quarterly performance incentives and an annual bonus tied to clear, measurable goals for you, your team and the company.
Project-wise stock sharing. Share in the value you build: eligible people receive a stake in the projects they deliver, under the company's equity plan.
A seat at the table. Outstanding performers can be invited to a Board committee or the Board itself. Senior roles marked “Board track” are built for it.
Learning without limits. Certifications, conferences and international technology exposure paid by BARREL, and moves across generation, storage, grid, digital and markets.

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