HR Executive

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven Human Resources Executive to lead HR operations, strengthen employer brand presence, and foster positive employee relations. This role is positioned to support business performance by aligning people practices with organizational goals while ensuring a strong employee experience across the workforce.

As a strategic HR partner, you will work closely with division heads and business leaders to shape organizational structure, support talent planning, and guide change management initiatives. The role is especially well suited to someone with strong experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or large retail environments in Sri Lanka, including exposure to industrial relations and statutory compliance.

What You'll Do

• Partner with business leaders to align HR priorities with corporate FMCG objectives.
• Lead day-to-day HR operations and support the effective delivery of people processes across the organization.
• Strengthen the employer brand by contributing to a positive employee experience and improving the organization's presence in the talent market.
• Manage executive and operational recruitment activities to build a strong and sustainable talent pipeline.
• Oversee onboarding activities to help new hires integrate effectively into the organization.
• Support performance management activities, including KPI cascading and annual review cycles.
• Contribute to succession planning and capability development initiatives that strengthen the internal talent bench.
• Maintain positive employee relations through proactive communication, issue resolution, and fair HR practices.
• Coordinate industrial relations matters, including engagement with unions and shop-floor employee concerns.
• Ensure HR practices and disciplinary processes are carried out in line with Sri Lankan labor law and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic HR business partner by aligning human capital strategies with corporate FMCG objectives and advising division heads on organizational structure, talent planning, and change management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field from a recognized university.
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Experience ideally gained within Sri Lanka’s FMCG, manufacturing, or large retail conglomerate environments.

Nice to Have

• Experience strengthening employer brand presence in competitive hiring markets.
• Exposure to change management initiatives within complex or fast-moving business environments.
• Experience supporting shop-floor workforces in operational or manufacturing settings.
• Background in capability development programs for diverse employee groups.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders on organizational design and workforce planning.
• Familiarity with large-scale recruitment needs across both corporate and operational functions.