Human Resources Business Partner

CEYLON COLD STORES PLC

 

Senior Executive - Human Resources Business Partner

 

Ceylon Cold Stores PLC (CCS), manufacturer of Elephant House Soft Drinks and Ice Creams is a leading consumer food company in Sri Lanka. CCS is a subsidiary of John Keells Holdings PLC.

 

The company is seeking a suitable candidate to fill the position of Senior Executive - Human Resources Business Partner. The HRBP role is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management on the scope of Support Services functions at Ceylon Cold Stores. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to employer and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization. The HRBP will act as an employee champion and change agent, ensuring all the support services business functions, covering the HR Life Cycle. Main functions are PMS, L&D, Employee recruitment, onboarding and Offboarding, Employee Engagement.

 

 

Job Responsibilities

  • Ensure employees are aware of company rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Roll out and enforce the code of conduct to integrate employees into the organizational culture & Values. Contribute to improve organizational performance implementing organizational changes and transformation initiatives. Support employees to adapt into new processes and procedures.
  • Drive the L&D initiatives for the support services business functions staff making sure that every training need is captured and delivered timely manner.
  • Manage the employee recruitment, onboarding and offboarding processes.
  • Conduct continuous dialogue and communication sessions to enhance employer- employee relationships. Act as the face of HR for employees seeking HR support.
  • Develop and conduct employee engagement calendar activities.
  • Coordinate with respective teams and make sure employee performance management cycle is completed.

Person Specifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, CQHRM, or any other related field with 2-3 years of hands-on experience, preferably in a FMCG industry.
  • Broad understanding of the FMCG industry operations and modern HR functions & practices.
  • Skills in HR policies, procedures, and best practices, Learning and Development and PMS process, Support services and sales force dynamics, Products, market dynamics, and competitive, Organizational culture and integration.
  • Competency in Adaptability, Negotiation, Decision making and problem Solving, Planning and Organizing, Attention to detail, Change management, Stake Holder Management, Language Literacy.

 

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Ceylon Cold Stores PLC
3 Nov 2026
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