Head - Administration (India Campus)

Overview

Head – Administration (India Campus) responsible for establishing and overseeing the administrative framework to support a 700+ employee workforce, including contract workers, for a Pune campus and manufacturing plant.

What you'll do

• Lead setup of administrative functions for a new campus and manufacturing plant, including administrative policies and service standards.
• Manage vendor relationships for administrative services and general facility operations during setup and ongoing phases.
• Develop and manage attendance/leave systems for contract employees and oversee staff onboarding and record-keeping for operators and non-full-time employees.
• Coordinate with HR to ensure administrative processes align with HR policies and local labor law compliance.
• Handle end-to-end travel arrangements for international visitors and support logistics for internal/external facility events and meetings.
• Implement material usage, common area maintenance, cafeteria/canteen services, and facility security management.

What you'll need

• Minimum 14+ years of progressive experience in facilities and administration.
• Manage administrative functions for 500+ employees.
• Experience setting up administrative operations for a new facility or plant.
• Track record in vendor management, contract negotiation, budget control, and developing administrative policies and procedures.
• Strong understanding of Indian labor laws and administrative compliance for manufacturing setups.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with a proactive, hands-on approach under pressure.

Details

• Full-time role based in Pune, India.