Senior Executive, Human Resources
Posted:
25 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline:
23 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Responsibilities
Recruitment & Onboarding
- Coordinate end-to-end recruitment activities.
- Screen applications and schedule interviews.
- Liaise with hiring managers on staffing requirements.
- Prepare offer letters and employment documentation.
- Coordinate onboarding and induction of new employees.
Employee Relations
- Act as a point of contact for employee queries and concerns.
- Support employee engagement and welfare initiatives.
- Assist in disciplinary inquiries investigations and grievance handling.
- Foster a positive and productive work environment.
HR Administration
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases.
- Prepare HR-related letters and documentation.
- Monitor probation confirmations contract renewals and employee movements.
- Ensure all employee files and records are updated and compliant.
Performance Management
- Coordinate the performance appraisal process.
- Monitor review schedules and probation assessments.
- Assist managers in documenting performance-related matters.
- Support performance improvement initiatives and action plans.
Payroll & Benefits Coordination
- Prepare and submit employee-related information required for payroll processing.
- Coordinate attendance leave overtime and employee status changes.
- Assist with administration of employee benefits and statutory requirements.
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of payroll documentation.
HR Compliance & Reporting
- Ensure compliance with company policies procedures and labor legislation.
- Prepare HR reports and workforce analytics.
- Monitor HR metrics such as attrition absenteeism vacancy fill rates and headcount.
- Support internal and external audits when required.
Person Specifications
- Bachelors Degree or Professional Qualification in Human Resource Management or a related field.
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in an executive role.
- Sound knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices.
- Ability to handle data with confidentiality
- Strong verbal and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and HR information systems.
Required Experience:
Senior Exec
About Company
John Keells Group is Sri Lanka's premier Diversified Company, listed in the Colombo Stock Exchange, and a 150-year pillar of the Sri Lankan economy. John Keells Group is widely recognized as Sri Lanka's Most Respected Corporate Entity