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Head of Human Resources

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The posting

WE ARE HIRING: Head of Human Resources

Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka Employment Type: Full Time Industry: IT

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and people-focused Head of Human Resources to lead the overall HR function across a diverse and dynamic technology-driven business environment. This is a senior leadership role that requires a strong balance of strategic HR leadership and hands-on operational execution, partnering closely with business leaders to build a high-performance, people-centric organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving HR strategy, managing the full employee lifecycle, strengthening organizational culture, developing leadership capability, and ensuring the HR function effectively supports current and future business growth. This role requires a confident and mature HR leader who can influence stakeholders, develop teams, and create an outstanding employee experience across multiple business functions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

  • Lead the overall Human Resources function, providing strategic direction and operational leadership across the organization.
  • Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives, growth plans, and workforce requirements.
  • Partner closely with senior leadership and business heads to address organizational and people-related priorities.
  • Provide expert guidance on workforce planning, organizational development, talent management, and succession planning.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on all people-related matters.

HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle Management

  • Oversee the full employee lifecycle including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, development, performance management, employee engagement, retention, rewards, and separation.
  • Ensure consistent and effective implementation of HR policies, procedures, systems, and practices across the organization.
  • Drive operational excellence across all HR processes while maintaining compliance and governance standards.
  • Monitor and continuously improve HR service delivery, employee experience, and operational efficiency.
  • Ensure HR processes remain scalable to support future organizational growth and evolving workforce needs.

People Development & Culture

  • Lead, manage, mentor, and develop the HR team to build a highly capable and service-oriented HR function.
  • Drive initiatives that strengthen organizational culture, employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, and team collaboration.
  • Partner with managers to identify talent development opportunities and career growth pathways.
  • Establish programs that promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
  • Support leadership capability development through coaching, guidance, and organizational development initiatives.

Employee Relations & Engagement

  • Build strong relationships with employees and managers across all business functions.
  • Provide practical and commercially sound guidance on employee relations matters.
  • Manage employee concerns, workplace issues, investigations, disciplinary matters, and conflict resolution processes.
  • Develop and implement initiatives that improve employee engagement, retention, and overall employee satisfaction.
  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that supports business performance.

Policy, Compliance & Governance

  • Develop, review, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable employment legislation, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards.
  • Provide guidance on legal and compliance matters relating to employment practices.
  • Ensure effective documentation, governance, and risk management across all HR functions.
  • Drive continuous improvement of HR systems, controls, and compliance processes.

HR Analytics & Business Partnering

  • Leverage HR data, metrics, and insights to support business decisions and workforce planning.
  • Develop HR dashboards, reports, and analytics relating to workforce trends, engagement, retention, and performance.
  • Provide data-driven recommendations that contribute to organizational effectiveness and business success.
  • Identify opportunities to improve HR operations through technology, process optimization, and innovation.

Candidate Profile

  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management or a related discipline.
  • Master's Degree or professional qualifications such as CIPM, SHRM, CIPD, or equivalent will be an added advantage.
  • 5+ years of relevant HR experience, with strong leadership and hands-on HR management exposure
  • Strong experience managing the full employee lifecycle within a complex organizational environment.
  • Proven expertise in HR operations, talent management, employee engagement, organizational development, and performance management.
  • Strong knowledge of Sri Lankan labour legislation and employment practices.
  • Exposure to technology, software development, IT services, or knowledge-based industries will be highly advantageous.
  • Experience working with internationally focused organizations will be beneficial.
  • Demonstrated success leading employee engagement, retention, culture-building, and people development initiatives.
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
  • Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Ability to operate effectively in both strategic and hands-on HR environments.
  • High levels of professionalism, integrity, and emotional intelligence.

Ready to take your career to new heights?

We're InTalent Asia, your go-to recruitment partner in Sri Lanka, and we've got an exciting opportunity for you!

Our client is looking for a skilled individual to fill the role of Head of Human Resources.

Apply now and see how you can be the perfect fit for this exclusive position!

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