HR & Operations Specialist

Support HR and operations activities for the project organization, acting as the local coordination focal point. Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and mobilization of local and international project staff. Handle daily HR administration including attendance tracking, employee records, contracts, and documentation. Support employee relations matters and act as a first point of contact for workforce queries. Ensure compliance with local labor laws, employment regulations, and internal HR procedures. Coordinate accommodation, transportation, catering, and site services for project personnel. Support office administration and daily operational needs of the project site and offices. Coordinate with Finance, Procurement, and Logistics teams on payroll inputs, service contracts, and operational requirements. Assist with workforce planning, headcount tracking, and manpower reporting. Support training, induction, and site access processes. Ensure compliance with site safety, security, and access control procedures for all personnel. Prepare regular reports on manpower status, HR activities, and operational support to HR & Operations Management. Support communication between management and employees, including cultural and language support when required. Requirements Proven experience in an HR, administration, or operations coordination role within industrial or construction projects mandatory. Strong knowledge of local labor laws, employment regulations, and administrative processes. Experience supporting large project workforces advantage. Strong organizational and multitasking skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work independently and handle sensitive and confidential information. Experience working with office applications including Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, etc. Fluent English mandatory, with ability to communicate with local and international stakeholders. Local Indian nationality with strong knowledge of local regulations and practices mandatory. Ability to collaborate effectively and respectfully, including working smoothly across cultures. Commitment to work on-site in Ahmedabad for the duration of the project. .