Manager - Human Resources
John Keells IT is a leading boutique consulting and professional services company, and a fully owned subsidiary of Sri Lanka's largest and most prestigious conglomerate, John Keells Holdings PLC.
We take pride in being a trusted partner to over 500 clients across four continents, helping them become trendsetters in their respective industries—powered by the expertise of our team of more than 500 professionals.
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The Manager - Human Resources will be responsible for
- Leading the HR team and ensuring effective implementation of all group and business unit policies, aligning them with business objectives and industry trends.
- Implementing policies and directives on people matters as set by the CEO and Sector Head of HR. Act as a strategic advisor to management on HR issues and support organizational design and process enhancements.
- Recommending, setting, and reviewing key performance indicators across the sector, linking rewards to performance. Oversee performance evaluation programs and the setting of individual and team performance goals.
- Developing and implementing compensation, benefits, and rewards policies in line with market practices to foster a performance-driven culture.
- Conducting training needs analysis to identify skill gaps and recommend talent development plans across the sector.
- Managing employee and labor relations by proactively addressing employee concerns. Provide counseling on disciplinary matters, disputes, and performance management.
- Aligning training strategies with business goals. Design and oversee the delivery of relevant training programs.
- Driving employee engagement initiatives, retention strategies, staff development plans, mentoring programs, and succession planning.
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The ideal candidate should possess:
- A bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent professional qualification.
- Minimum of 6 years’ experience in Human Resources, with at least 3 years in managerial capacity.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strategic thinking with the ability to execute effectively.
- Proficiency in using HR systems.
- Prior experience in the IT industry will be an added advantage.
If you’re up for the challenge, please send your resume to careers@johnkeellsit.com. Please state the position you’re interested in the subject line of your email.