People Relations and Admin Supervisor

About the Role

The People Relations and Admin Supervisor plays a critical role in managing the comprehensive administration of the blue-collar workforce, facility and camp operations, fleet logistics, and employee relations across several operational units. This position acts as the essential link between organizational objectives and employee welfare, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory standards, cost optimizations, exceptional safety and hygiene protocols, and efficient talent acquisition tailored to Readymix operational needs.

Core Duties

• Lead recruitment initiatives, focusing on high-volume and targeted hires for blue-collar roles to meet project schedules.
• Supervise thorough pre-employment verifications, including background and reference checks as well as mandatory health screenings.
• Handle comprehensive visa management, government liaison, work permits, and onboarding procedures to facilitate swift and compliant integration of new hires.
• Oversee all labor accommodation facilities, ensuring optimal operational management.
• Conduct routine audits assessing hygiene, health and safety standards, living conditions, and vendor service quality.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance, infrastructural repairs, pest control, waste handling, and emergency protocols for all facilities.
• Manage daily fleet operations ensuring safe, timely workforce transport between accommodations and plant locations.
• Administer vendor contracts, service level agreements, vehicle upkeep, fuel usage, and related invoicing.
• Serve as the primary liaison for blue-collar workers, promoting open communication, grievance resolution, and team spirit.
• Implement employee welfare initiatives, recreational programs, and quality of life improvements within camp environments.
• Monitor attendance, readiness, and operational performance to enhance plant productivity.
• Control and monitor operational budgets encompassing accommodation, transport, utilities, fuel, and repairs to maintain financial discipline.
• Maintain comprehensive records including employee documents, contractual agreements, visa renewals, and compliance files.
• Produce regular HR management information system (MIS) reports, workforce analytics, headcount tracking, and budget proposals to support leadership transparency.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 5 to 8 years of practical experience managing HR administration, camp and facilities oversight, and blue-collar employee relations.
• Demonstrated background in Ready-Mix Concrete, Construction, Contracting, or Heavy Manufacturing industries.
• Proven expertise managing extensive accommodation facilities spanning multiple sites.
• Must possess a valid local Driver’s License with a spotless driving history and own vehicle, as frequent travel between batching plants and camps is essential.

Technical and Soft Skills

• Expertise in local labor laws, immigration, visa processes, and hygiene and safety regulations for accommodations.
• Competence in building maintenance, fleet logistics, fuel management, and contractor coordination.
• Proficient use of HR information systems, attendance tracking tools, and advanced Excel for detailed reporting and data analyses.
• Capability in budgeting, evaluating vendor bids, and maintaining expenditure within limits.
• Strong conflict resolution and mediation aptitude to handle disputes and tensions effectively in diverse, densely populated living situations.
• Leadership skills fostering trust and engagement across multicultural teams and varied skill sets.
• Quick problem-solving and decision-making abilities to address emergency repairs, transport issues, or staff shortages.
• Experience managing crises including medical emergencies and safety incidents calmly and proficiently.
• Excellent communication skills with fluency in English; knowledge of languages like Hindi, Urdu, or Arabic is considered a significant advantage.