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Senior Executive, Human Resources

Keells


Job Location:

Colombo - Sri Lanka

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
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

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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

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