Experience

Strides Toronto

• Canada
• Mental Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Human Resources Associate

  • May 2022 - Present



Informatics International

• Sri Lanka
• Information Technology & Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Human Resources Business Partner

  • Oct 2019 - Feb 2022



Capital Media Sri Lanka

• Sri Lanka
• Book and Periodical Publishing

• People and Culture Manager

  • Sep 2017 - Oct 2019

  • An advisory role providing guidance in implementing best practices across the support and shared services functions such as HR, Administration, Finance and operations. • Designing and implementing the organizational HR and Finance structures, operations and work processes to support the exponential growth of the business. Be the change agent of the organization in transforming from a publishing house to a new media organization and manage day-to-day change. • Implement measurement… Show more • An advisory role providing guidance in implementing best practices across the support and shared services functions such as HR, Administration, Finance and operations. • Designing and implementing the organizational HR and Finance structures, operations and work processes to support the exponential growth of the business. Be the change agent of the organization in transforming from a publishing house to a new media organization and manage day-to-day change. • Implement measurement and data capturing tools to record and analyze performance data to enable informed decision making and embed a performance lead culture. • Planning and implementing of key HR initiatives to help the organization become an Employer of Choice and continuously review and improvement of the HR policies to reinforce organizational culture. Work with Business / Function Heads in execution of HR business plan. Embed change into day-to-day working practice and organization culture so as to build a performance oriented organization. • Assessments of manpower gaps for business units based on the business plans and collectively explore both internal and external sourcing options for hiring. Determine the most feasible and cost effective option and initiate the sourcing process. • Extend people agenda through employee coaching / counseling sessions, planning and execution of employee engagement initiatives. • Identify employee concerns/ grievances/ issues proactively, that may cause disruption in near future and initiate corrective actions. • Advice and assist Line Managers to implement the performance assessment program and in providing constructive employee feedback. • Ensure adherence to all applicable policies, procedures/ regulations and statutory requirements in respect of Act’s that are regulatory and Global HR Requirements. • Payroll management. • Overall responsibility of office maintenance and administration including, but not limited IT infrastructure administration and operations. Show less • An advisory role providing guidance in implementing best practices across the support and shared services functions such as HR, Administration, Finance and operations. • Designing and implementing the organizational HR and Finance structures, operations and work processes to support the exponential growth of the business. Be the change agent of the organization in transforming from a publishing house to a new media organization and manage day-to-day change. • Implement measurement… Show more • An advisory role providing guidance in implementing best practices across the support and shared services functions such as HR, Administration, Finance and operations. • Designing and implementing the organizational HR and Finance structures, operations and work processes to support the exponential growth of the business. Be the change agent of the organization in transforming from a publishing house to a new media organization and manage day-to-day change. • Implement measurement and data capturing tools to record and analyze performance data to enable informed decision making and embed a performance lead culture. • Planning and implementing of key HR initiatives to help the organization become an Employer of Choice and continuously review and improvement of the HR policies to reinforce organizational culture. Work with Business / Function Heads in execution of HR business plan. Embed change into day-to-day working practice and organization culture so as to build a performance oriented organization. • Assessments of manpower gaps for business units based on the business plans and collectively explore both internal and external sourcing options for hiring. Determine the most feasible and cost effective option and initiate the sourcing process. • Extend people agenda through employee coaching / counseling sessions, planning and execution of employee engagement initiatives. • Identify employee concerns/ grievances/ issues proactively, that may cause disruption in near future and initiate corrective actions. • Advice and assist Line Managers to implement the performance assessment program and in providing constructive employee feedback. • Ensure adherence to all applicable policies, procedures/ regulations and statutory requirements in respect of Act’s that are regulatory and Global HR Requirements. • Payroll management. • Overall responsibility of office maintenance and administration including, but not limited IT infrastructure administration and operations. Show less



Triumph Group

• Switzerland
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Manager/ Human Resources Business Partner

  • Oct 2015 - Mar 2017

  • Planning and implementing of key HR initiatives to help the organization become an Employer of Choice and continuously review and improvement of the HR policies to reinforce organizational culture. • Work with Business / Function Heads in execution of HR business plan / strategy. Embed change into day-to-day working practice and organization culture so as to build a performance oriented organization. • Develop solutions which enable successful retention strategies and solve capability… Show more • Planning and implementing of key HR initiatives to help the organization become an Employer of Choice and continuously review and improvement of the HR policies to reinforce organizational culture. • Work with Business / Function Heads in execution of HR business plan / strategy. Embed change into day-to-day working practice and organization culture so as to build a performance oriented organization. • Develop solutions which enable successful retention strategies and solve capability gaps using development, resourcing, training and innovative approach of experiential opportunities. • Implement recruitment solutions that enhance the organization's hiring capability of ‘Professional’ staff in alignment with the business objectives and monitor hiring of fixed term employees and trainees in line with overall organization requirements. • Assessments of manpower gaps for business units/ departments based on the business plans and collectively explore both internal and external sourcing options for hiring. Determine the most feasible and cost effective option and initiate the sourcing process. • Support in development of innovative and effective means of assessing potential candidates so that the right person is selected for the job. Organize and conduct candidate interviews. Shortlist candidates and negotiate salary offer / terms of employment. • Implement Talent Management initiatives and execute policies to retain high caliber talent. • Design and implement innovative and progressive selection tools to meet current / future manpower requirements. • Design, develop and implement programs to continuously engage and motivate staff to achieve superior results. • Extend people agenda through employee coaching / counseling sessions, planning and execution of employee engagement initiatives. • Execute HR Connect initiatives to ensure constant interactions with employees and their respective superiors.

• Assistant Manager HR

  • May 2015 - Sep 2015

  • Planning and implementing of key HR initiatives to help the organization become an Employer of Choice and continuously review and improvement of the HR policies to reinforce organizational culture. • Work with Business / Function Heads in execution of HR business plan / strategy. Embed change into day-to-day working practice and organization culture. • Develop solutions which enable successful retention strategies and solve capability gaps using development, resourcing, training and… Show more • Planning and implementing of key HR initiatives to help the organization become an Employer of Choice and continuously review and improvement of the HR policies to reinforce organizational culture. • Work with Business / Function Heads in execution of HR business plan / strategy. Embed change into day-to-day working practice and organization culture. • Develop solutions which enable successful retention strategies and solve capability gaps using development, resourcing, training and innovative approach of experiential opportunities. • Implement recruitment solutions that enhance the organization's hiring capability of ‘Professional’ staff in alignment with the business objectives. • Assessments of manpower gaps for business units based on the business plans and explore both internal and external sourcing options for hiring. Determine the most feasible and cost effective option and initiate the sourcing process. • Support in development of innovative and effective means of assessing potential candidates so that the right person is selected for the job. Organize and conduct candidate interviews. Shortlist candidates and negotiate salaries and terms of employment. • Implement Talent Management initiatives and execute policies to retain high caliber talent. • Extend people agenda through employee coaching / counseling sessions, planning and execution of employee engagement initiatives. • Identify employee concerns/ grievances/ issues proactively, that may cause disruption in near future and initiate corrective actions. • Advice and assist Line Managers to implement the performance assessment program and in providing constructive employee feedback. • Assist implementation of Reward & Recognition programs and monitor progress/ effectiveness of these initiatives. • Ensure adherence to all applicable policies, procedures/ regulations and statutory requirements in respect of Act’s that are regulatory and Global HR Requirements.

• Senior Executive HR

  • Apr 2013 - Apr 2015

  Project Management Change Management Change Leadership ERP Specialist Strategic HR Planning HR Policy & Process Implementation Manpower Planning Talent Sourcing & Acquisition Talent Management Employee Engagement Performance Management Compensation Planning & Management Succession Planning Learning & Development Labor Relations Employee Engagement HR Inquiries HR Reporting Event Management General Administration

• Executive HR

  • Feb 2011 - Apr 2013

  Strategic HR Planning HR Policy & Process Implementation Manpower Planning Talent Sourcing & Acquisition Talent Management Employee Engagement Performance Management Compensation Planning & Management Succession Planning Learning & Development Labor Relations Employee Engagement HR Inquiries HR Reporting Event Management General Administration



John Keells Office Automation (PVT) Ltd.

• Sri Lanka
• Business Supplies & Equipment
• 100 - 200 Employee

• HR Intern

  • Aug 2011 - Jan 2012

  HR Policy & Process Implementation Talent Sourcing & Acquisition Talent Management Employee Engagement Succession Planning Learning & Development Employee Engagement HR Inquiries HR Reporting Event Management General Administration HR Policy & Process Implementation Talent Sourcing & Acquisition Talent Management Employee Engagement Succession Planning Learning & Development Employee Engagement HR Inquiries HR Reporting Event Management General Administration